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Polity

We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?

1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign, but in India, the power of the Parliament to...

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

a. A committed judiciary b. Centralisation of powers c. Elected government d. Separation of powers Answer- d Explanation: Montesquieu in...

With reference to the Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements:

1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a...

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

a. The independence of judiciary is safeguarded. b. The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units. c. The Union...

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?

a. A community of persons permanently occupying a definite territory independent of external control and possessing an organised government. b. A...

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

a. This would prevent the transfer of land from tribal people to non-tribal people. b. This would create a local...

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above are correct? a. 1 and 3 only ...

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:

1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will...

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the...

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:

1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to...

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