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[#476] Who wrote in 'Hind Swaraj- Our leaders are divided into two parties: the moderates and the extremists. These may be considered as the slow party and the impatient party. Some call the Moderates the timid party and the extremists the bold party.'
Correct Answer

(B) Mahatma Gandhi.

Explanation

Solution: Mahatma Gandhi in 'Hind Swaraj- Our leaders are divided into two parties: the moderates and the extremists. These may be considered as the slow party and the impatient party. Some call the Moderates the timid party and the extremists the bold party.'

[#477] The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people for the people was made by-
Correct Answer

(A) Abrahm Lincoln

Explanation

Solution: 16th President of U.S.A. Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as government of the people, by the people and for the people.

[#478] A federal structure for India was first put forward by the-
Correct Answer

(C) Act of 1935

Explanation

Solution: A Federal structure for India was first put forward in Government of India Act of 1935. The act divided the powers between centre and provinces in terms of three lists namely Federal list, Provincial list and the Concurrent list. Residuary powers were vested with Viceroy.

[#479] The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
Correct Answer

(B) Strong state

Explanation

Solution: A unitary form of government is a government in which all powers of state are concentrated in hands of central government. Under this sytem administration becomes strong as all the powers are in hands of one government and greater skill and efficiency is reflected both in domestic and international affairs.

[#480] In which of the form, composit India has been described in the constitution?
Correct Answer

(A) A Union State

Explanation

Solution: Article 1 says, "India, that is Bharat, shall be a union of states." The term union was suggested by Dr. BR Ambedkar, which indicates two things first, Indian Union is not a result of agreement of sovereign states and second, state do not have right to secede from union.