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Q :  

Which are the two forms of democracy?

(A) Parliamentary and Presidential

(B) Direct and Indirect

(C) Monarchical and Republican

(D) Parliamentary and King

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

A Republic is:

(A) Only a democratic state

(B) Presidential system governing state

(C) Parliamentary system governing state

(D) State where the President is not as an inherited

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

‘EVM’ is used in Elections. What is the full form of EVM?

(A) Electron Validation Machine

(B) Electronic Voting Machine

(C) Electronic Validation Management

(D) Early Voting Movement

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

France is a __

(A) Inherited

(B) Autocracy

(C) Monarchy

(D) Democracy

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In the ancient period direct democracy existed in:

(A) India

(B) China

(C) Greece

(D) Britain

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

How many members were in the interim Parliament of India-

(A) 296

(B) 313

(C) 318

(D) 316

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The interim government of India formed on 2nd September 1946 from the newly elected constituent assembly of India. There were 296 members in interim parliament of India.


Q :  

Which of the following act suggested the post of Comptroller and Auditor General- 

(A) Act of 1909

(B) Act of 1919

(C) Act of 1935

(D) Act of 1947

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The CAG is n authority, established by the constitution under constitution of India. Part V- Chapter V/sub-part 7B/ Article 147, who audits all the receipts and expenditure of the government of India. Under the act of 1919, the Secretary of India was given the charge to appoint CAG in India.


Q :  

Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India-

(A) Dr. B.R.Ambedkar

(B) Dr.Rajendra Prasad

(C) Dr. B.N. Rao

(D) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on Dec.9,1946. The meeting was attended by 211 members. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha, the oldest one,was elected as the temporary president of the assembly. Later on, Dec.11,1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and H.C. Mukherjee were elected as the President and vice-president of the assembly.Sir B N Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor in the assembly.


Q :  

Which of the following was the Chairman of Constituent Assembly of India- 

(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru

(C) M.A. Jinna

(D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India. He played a pivotal role in guiding the assembly members in drafting the Indian Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950. His leadership and consensus-building skills were crucial in shaping the democratic foundation of the newly independent nation.


Q :  

Indian constitution not only imagines the democratic form of government but also imagines a democratic society, because its ideology consists of

1. Justice  2. Liberty  3. Equality  4. Fraternity

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1,2,3 and 4

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Indian constitution works on the ideology of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.


 

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