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In India who can vote under the concept of Universal Adult Franchise?- a)Minors can also vote
- b)Only educated people can vote
- c)Foreign nationals can also vote
- d)Adults who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of any caste, colour, creed or gender.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In India who can vote under the concept of Universal Adult Franchise?
a)
Minors can also vote
b)
Only educated people can vote
c)
Foreign nationals can also vote
d)
Adults who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of any caste, colour, creed or gender.
 | Devanshi Choudhary answered |
Universal Adult Franchise means adults (18 years and above) who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of caste, colour, creed or gender.
The constitution of a country provides the basis for- a)punishment of criminals
- b)diplomatic relations with other countries
- c)relationship between citizens
- d)governance of the country
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The constitution of a country provides the basis for
a)
punishment of criminals
b)
diplomatic relations with other countries
c)
relationship between citizens
d)
governance of the country
 | Arnav Chakraborty answered |
A constitution is the basic fundamental law of a State. It lays down the objectives of the State which it has to achieve. It provides for the constitutional framework that is,various structures and organs of the governments at different levels. In addition, it describes the rights and duties of the citizens. It is, therefore, considered to be the basis for the governance of the country.
When did Nepal emerge as a democratic republic?- a)2005
- b)2004
- c)2011
- d)2008
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
When did Nepal emerge as a democratic republic?
a)
2005
b)
2004
c)
2011
d)
2008
| | Arun Yadav answered |
In 2008, Nepal emerged as a democratic republic after abolishing the monarchy.
How many members of the assembly were from scheduled castes?- a)22
- b)20
- c)28
- d)30
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
How many members of the assembly were from scheduled castes?
a)
22
b)
20
c)
28
d)
30
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The assembly had twenty-eight members from the scheduled castes.
Who decides the substance and timing of the bill?- a)Governor
- b)President
- c)Cabinet
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who decides the substance and timing of the bill?
a)
Governor
b)
President
c)
Cabinet
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The cabinet decides the substance and even the timing of the bill. No major bill is introduced in the parliament without the cabinet’s approval.
In India, at the state level, the executive comprises of the chief minister, council of ministers and the- a)President
- b)Prime Minister
- c)Chief Justice
- d)Governor
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In India, at the state level, the executive comprises of the chief minister, council of ministers and the
a)
President
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Chief Justice
d)
Governor
 | Aditya Choudhary answered |
According to the parliamentary system, there is a president who is the formal head of the state of India and the prime minister and the council of ministers, which run the government at the national level. At the State level, the executive comprises the governor and the chief minister and council of ministers.
Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner before the expiry of the term?- a)Vice-President
- b)Chairman
- c)President
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner before the expiry of the term?
a)
Vice-President
b)
Chairman
c)
President
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed before the expiry of the term by the president if both houses of parliament make such are commendation with a special majority.
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights has been ensured to the citizens of India?- a)To get education
- b)To get employment
- c)To buy and sell property
- d)To form associations or unions
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights has been ensured to the citizens of India?
a)
To get education
b)
To get employment
c)
To buy and sell property
d)
To form associations or unions
 | Athul Chawla answered |
Under Article 19(1)(c)The Right to Freedom gives the Freedom to form associations or unions or co-operative societies on which the State can impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality and the sovereignty and integrity of India.
What has become the most visible symbol of the democratic process?- a)Wars
- b)Polls
- c)Elections
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What has become the most visible symbol of the democratic process?
a)
Wars
b)
Polls
c)
Elections
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
Elections have today become the most visible symbol of the democratic process.
The Cabinet has a secretariat under a- a)Senior Minister
- b)President
- c)Prime Minister
- d)Secretary General
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Cabinet has a secretariat under a
a)
Senior Minister
b)
President
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Secretary General
| | Hrishikesh Jain answered |
The Secretary General has an important coordinating role in the decision making at the highest level. It operates under the supervision and direction of the Prime Minister.
Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?- a)Law of the land
- b)Supreme court
- c)Supreme court tribunal
- d)Constitution
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
a)
Law of the land
b)
Supreme court
c)
Supreme court tribunal
d)
Constitution
 | Sounak Mehra answered |
Supreme court functions within the limitations imposed by the Constitution. The functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court are defined by the Constitution.
Who is responsible for drafting the bill?- a)Judiciary
- b)Bureaucracy
- c)Governor
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is responsible for drafting the bill?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Bureaucracy
c)
Governor
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The actual task of drafting the bill is performed by the bureaucracy under the supervision of the minister concerned.
The longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India is enjoyed by- a)Jawahar Lal Nehru
- b)Charan Singh
- c)V. P. Singh
- d)Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India is enjoyed by
a)
Jawahar Lal Nehru
b)
Charan Singh
c)
V. P. Singh
d)
Lal Bahadur Shastri
| | Arnab Gupta answered |
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first and is so far the longest-serving prime minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. He served for 17 years.
How many variations could there be in the PR system?- a)Four
- b)Two
- c)Five
- d)Three
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How many variations could there be in the PR system?
a)
Four
b)
Two
c)
Five
d)
Three
| | Arun Yadav answered |
In the PR system, there could be two variations. One in which the entire country is treated as one constituency, and seats are allocated to each party according to its share of votes in the national election. In other, the country is divided into several multi-member constituencies.
How many seats are demanded to reserve for women?- a)One-Third
- b)One-Fourth
- c)One-Fifth
- d)Two-Thirds
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How many seats are demanded to reserve for women?
a)
One-Third
b)
One-Fourth
c)
One-Fifth
d)
Two-Thirds
 | Rajesh Gupta answered |
One-third of seats are demanded to reserve for women.
What was the eligibility age for voting in 1989?- a)20
- b)18
- c)16
- d)22
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What was the eligibility age for voting in 1989?
a)
20
b)
18
c)
16
d)
22
 | Trisha Vashisht answered |
The Indian constitution adopts Universal adult franchise as a basis of elections to the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies. Every citizen who is or above 18 years of age has a right to vote without any discrimination of caste, race , religion, sex, literacy, etc. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988.
In the Constituent Assembly of India, “Chairman of Union Constitution Committee” was- a)Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
- b)G.V. Mavalankar.
- c)Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
- d)Dr. John Mathai.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In the Constituent Assembly of India, “Chairman of Union Constitution Committee” was
a)
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
b)
G.V. Mavalankar.
c)
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
d)
Dr. John Mathai.
 | Anjali Pillai answered |
He was also a Chairman of Union Powers Committee and States Committee. He introduced the “Objectives Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946.
Assertion (A): The 42nd amendment of the Constitution introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens.Reason (R): The Constitution enforces these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.- a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- b)If Assertion is true but Reason is false
- c)If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- d)If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): The 42nd amendment of the Constitution introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens.
Reason (R): The Constitution enforces these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.
a)
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
b)
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
c)
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
d)
If both Assertion and Reason are false
 | Learning Educators answered |
- The Assertion is correct; the 42nd amendment indeed enumerated Fundamental Duties for citizens.
- The Reason, however, is incorrect since the Constitution does not enforce these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.
- Therefore, while both statements are true, the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion.
- Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another- a)High Court by the Prime Minister
- b)Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India
- c)High Court on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of a State
- d)High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another
a)
High Court by the Prime Minister
b)
Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India
c)
High Court on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of a State
d)
High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
| | Abhay Sharma answered |
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Who described the prime minister as the linchpin of government?- a)Gandhi
- b)Nehru
- c)Rajendra prasad
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who described the prime minister as the linchpin of government?
a)
Gandhi
b)
Nehru
c)
Rajendra prasad
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
Nehru described the prime minister as the linchpin of the government.
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the __________- a)Third reading
- b)Second reading
- c)First reading
- d)Committee stage
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the __________
a)
Third reading
b)
Second reading
c)
First reading
d)
Committee stage
 | Jyoti Yadav answered |
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the third reading.
Who is the formal chief of state in Canada?- a)Queen Elizabeth I
- b)Queen Elizabeth II
- c)President
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the formal chief of state in Canada?
a)
Queen Elizabeth I
b)
Queen Elizabeth II
c)
President
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
Canada has a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the formal chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government.
The process of judicial appointments is influenced by…- a)Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
- b)President
- c)Election Commissioner of India
- d)Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The process of judicial appointments is influenced by…
a)
Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
b)
President
c)
Election Commissioner of India
d)
Comptroller and Auditor General
 | Nisha Sengupta answered |
Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India — all influence the process of judicial appointment.
The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha- a)6 members
- b)9 members
- c)12 members
- d)15 members
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha
a)
6 members
b)
9 members
c)
12 members
d)
15 members
| | Devansh Choudhary answered |
Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides that 12 members are to be nominated by the President of India.
Who can remove the president from office?- a)Mps
- b)Parliament
- c)Elections
- d)Parliamentarians
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who can remove the president from office?
a)
Mps
b)
Parliament
c)
Elections
d)
Parliamentarians
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The president can be removed from office only by parliament by impeachment.
By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?- a)Senior-most judge of the High Court
- b)Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court
- c)Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
- d)Senior Member of Law Commission
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?
a)
Senior-most judge of the High Court
b)
Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court
c)
Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
d)
Senior Member of Law Commission
 | Divya Mishra answered |
Over the years, a convention had developed whereby the senior-most judge of the Supreme
Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
The electoral procedure of the Vice President of India is mentioned under article- a)56
- b)60
- c)61
- d)66
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The electoral procedure of the Vice President of India is mentioned under article
a)
56
b)
60
c)
61
d)
66
| | Atharva Banerjee answered |
Article 66 says, "The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot."
The present composition of the Election Commission is a- a)as decided by President
- b)one-member body
- c)two-member body
- d)three-member body
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The present composition of the Election Commission is a
a)
as decided by President
b)
one-member body
c)
two-member body
d)
three-member body
 | Preethi Sen answered |
At present, the Election Commission of India is a three-member body, with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
What is not merely a law-making body?- a)Judiciary
- b)Army
- c)Legislature
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is not merely a law-making body?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Army
c)
Legislature
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The legislature is not merely a law-making body.
The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959 was- a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Rajasthan
- c)Bihar
- d)Orrisa
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959 was
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Rajasthan
c)
Bihar
d)
Orrisa
| | Sahana Choudhury answered |
Following the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta Report, Rajasthan was the first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959. It was followed by Andhra Pradesh and within next few years almost every State established some sort of Panchayati Raj Set-up.
In the case of Machal Lalung of Assam, the justice was made after the intervention of:- a)Supreme Court
- b)National Human Rights Commission
- c)Government of India
- d)Lok Priya Gopinath Bordoloi Mental Hospital
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the case of Machal Lalung of Assam, the justice was made after the intervention of:
a)
Supreme Court
b)
National Human Rights Commission
c)
Government of India
d)
Lok Priya Gopinath Bordoloi Mental Hospital
| | Anirudh Desai answered |
Machal Lalung was 23 when he was arrested and he was released in July 2005 at age of 77. He spent 54 years under custody during which his case never came up for hearing. He was freed when a team appointed by the National Human Rights Commission intervened after an inspection of undertrials in the State.
Who is bound to protect the rights of the individual?- a)Government
- b)People
- c)Emperor
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is bound to protect the rights of the individual?
a)
Government
b)
People
c)
Emperor
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
A bill of rights prohibits the government from acting against the rights of the individuals and ensures a remedy in case there is a violation of these rights. From whom does a constitution protect the individual’s rights? Another person or private organisation may threaten the rights of a person. In such a situation, the individual would need the government’s protection. So, the government must be bound to protect the individual’s rights.
What is a writ that allows a lower court to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court?- a)Prohibition
- b)Mandamus
- c)Habeas
- d)Certiorari
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is a writ that allows a lower court to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court?
a)
Prohibition
b)
Mandamus
c)
Habeas
d)
Certiorari
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
Under this writ, the court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.
In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of- a)local government bodies.
- b)consumer courts.
- c)planning commission.
- d)financial commission for states.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of
a)
local government bodies.
b)
consumer courts.
c)
planning commission.
d)
financial commission for states.
 | Deepika Reddy answered |
The P.K. Thungon Committee set up in 1988 to suggest the type of political and administrative structure in district for district planning, advocated constitutional status for Panchayati raj institutions.
The example of proportional representation system is- a)India
- b)U.K
- c)Netherlands
- d)New Zealand
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The example of proportional representation system is
a)
India
b)
U.K
c)
Netherlands
d)
New Zealand
| | Sarthak Banerjee answered |
Except Netherlands the rest of the countries follows the first past the post system.
In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is- a)Presidential Law.
- b)Decentralized Law.
- c)Popular Participation Law.
- d)Popular Decentralized Law.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is
a)
Presidential Law.
b)
Decentralized Law.
c)
Popular Participation Law.
d)
Popular Decentralized Law.
| | Athul Choudhary answered |
In 1994, the Popular Participation Law decentralized power to the local level, allowing for the popular election of mayors, dividing the country into municipalities and crafting a system of transfer of powers to municipalities.
What is the organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration called?- a)Executive
- b)Judiciary
- c)Defence
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration called?
a)
Executive
b)
Judiciary
c)
Defence
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration is called the executive.
How many states have a bicameral legislature?- a)Eight
- b)Six
- c)Four
- d)Five
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How many states have a bicameral legislature?
a)
Eight
b)
Six
c)
Four
d)
Five
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The 6 states of India are those who have bicameral legislature they are (Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh).
What kind of power does the president have to use the veto in a very effective manner?- a)Formal
- b)Informal
- c)Logical
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What kind of power does the president have to use the veto in a very effective manner?
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Logical
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
This gives the president an informal power to use the veto in a very effective manner.
Who comprises the governor, chief minister, and council of ministers at the state level?- a)Judiciary
- b)Director
- c)Executive
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who comprises the governor, chief minister, and council of ministers at the state level?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Director
c)
Executive
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
At the state level, the executive comprises the governor and the chief minister and the council of ministers.
What type of power of the parliament involves the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes?- a)Judicial
- b)Financial
- c)Electoral
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What type of power of the parliament involves the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes?
a)
Judicial
b)
Financial
c)
Electoral
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The financial powers of the parliament involve the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes.
What is the highest forum of debate in the country?- a)School
- b)Elections
- c)Parliament
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the highest forum of debate in the country?
a)
School
b)
Elections
c)
Parliament
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The parliament is the highest forum of debate in the country.
The Indian President may address either house of parliament under- a)article 73
- b)article 80
- c)article 86
- d)article 90
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Indian President may address either house of parliament under
a)
article 73
b)
article 80
c)
article 86
d)
article 90
| | Athul Choudhary answered |
Under article 86, the President may address either house of parliament or both houses assembled together and for that purpose requires the attendance of members.
Before a bill is introduced in parliament, there may be a lot of what on introducing such a bill?- a)Debate
- b)Politics
- c)Relax
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Before a bill is introduced in parliament, there may be a lot of what on introducing such a bill?
a)
Debate
b)
Politics
c)
Relax
d)
None
| | Pragati Bajaj answered |
Understanding the Debate Before Introducing a Bill
Before a bill is introduced in parliament, a significant amount of debate typically takes place. This debate is crucial for several reasons:
Importance of Debate
- Public Opinion: Debate allows lawmakers to gauge public sentiment regarding the proposed legislation. Understanding the views of their constituents can guide representatives in their decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Various stakeholders, including interest groups, organizations, and citizens, often express their opinions and concerns. This input can influence the content and direction of the bill.
- Policy Discussion: Engaging in debate helps clarify the policy implications of the bill. Lawmakers discuss potential benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal.
Political Dynamics
- Party Positions: Political parties often have differing views on legislation. Debates highlight these differences, allowing parties to align their strategies and responses.
- Strategic Positioning: Debating a bill before its introduction can serve as a platform for political maneuvering. Politicians may use this opportunity to position themselves favorably in the eyes of the electorate.
Conclusion
In summary, debate is an essential precursor to introducing legislation in parliament. It fosters public engagement, ensures thorough examination of issues, and addresses the political landscape. By debating a bill beforehand, lawmakers can create more informed, effective legislation.
Before a bill is introduced in parliament, a significant amount of debate typically takes place. This debate is crucial for several reasons:
Importance of Debate
- Public Opinion: Debate allows lawmakers to gauge public sentiment regarding the proposed legislation. Understanding the views of their constituents can guide representatives in their decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Various stakeholders, including interest groups, organizations, and citizens, often express their opinions and concerns. This input can influence the content and direction of the bill.
- Policy Discussion: Engaging in debate helps clarify the policy implications of the bill. Lawmakers discuss potential benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal.
Political Dynamics
- Party Positions: Political parties often have differing views on legislation. Debates highlight these differences, allowing parties to align their strategies and responses.
- Strategic Positioning: Debating a bill before its introduction can serve as a platform for political maneuvering. Politicians may use this opportunity to position themselves favorably in the eyes of the electorate.
Conclusion
In summary, debate is an essential precursor to introducing legislation in parliament. It fosters public engagement, ensures thorough examination of issues, and addresses the political landscape. By debating a bill beforehand, lawmakers can create more informed, effective legislation.
Who was the finance minister who had to roll back the hike in urea prices?- a)Manmohan Singh
- b)Morarji Desai
- c)Yashwant Sinha
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was the finance minister who had to roll back the hike in urea prices?
a)
Manmohan Singh
b)
Morarji Desai
c)
Yashwant Sinha
d)
None
| | Soumya Bose answered |
Yashwant Sinha was the finance minister who had to roll back the hike in urea prices.
Explanation:
Yashwant Sinha served as the finance minister of India from 1998 to 2002. During his tenure, he faced several challenges in managing the economy and implementing economic reforms. One of the significant decisions he had to make was regarding the hike in urea prices.
Urea is a crucial fertilizer used in agriculture, and its price has a direct impact on the agricultural sector. In the early 2000s, the government proposed an increase in urea prices to address the rising subsidy burden and improve the financial health of the fertilizer industry. The hike in urea prices was expected to reduce the fiscal deficit and promote efficiency in the sector.
However, the decision to increase urea prices faced strong opposition from various stakeholders, including farmers, political parties, and agricultural lobbies. They argued that higher urea prices would further burden the farmers who were already grappling with the challenges of low agricultural productivity and mounting debts.
As the finance minister, Yashwant Sinha had to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the situation. After considering the concerns raised by farmers and the impact it could have on the agricultural sector, he decided to roll back the hike in urea prices. This decision was aimed at providing relief to the farming community and ensuring the availability of affordable fertilizers.
The rollback of the urea price hike was a significant policy reversal and was seen as a move to address the concerns of the agriculture sector. It reflected the government's commitment to supporting farmers and promoting agricultural growth.
In conclusion, Yashwant Sinha, as the finance minister, had to roll back the hike in urea prices due to the opposition and concerns raised by farmers and various agricultural stakeholders. His decision was aimed at providing relief to the farming community and ensuring the availability of affordable fertilizers.
Explanation:
Yashwant Sinha served as the finance minister of India from 1998 to 2002. During his tenure, he faced several challenges in managing the economy and implementing economic reforms. One of the significant decisions he had to make was regarding the hike in urea prices.
Urea is a crucial fertilizer used in agriculture, and its price has a direct impact on the agricultural sector. In the early 2000s, the government proposed an increase in urea prices to address the rising subsidy burden and improve the financial health of the fertilizer industry. The hike in urea prices was expected to reduce the fiscal deficit and promote efficiency in the sector.
However, the decision to increase urea prices faced strong opposition from various stakeholders, including farmers, political parties, and agricultural lobbies. They argued that higher urea prices would further burden the farmers who were already grappling with the challenges of low agricultural productivity and mounting debts.
As the finance minister, Yashwant Sinha had to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the situation. After considering the concerns raised by farmers and the impact it could have on the agricultural sector, he decided to roll back the hike in urea prices. This decision was aimed at providing relief to the farming community and ensuring the availability of affordable fertilizers.
The rollback of the urea price hike was a significant policy reversal and was seen as a move to address the concerns of the agriculture sector. It reflected the government's commitment to supporting farmers and promoting agricultural growth.
In conclusion, Yashwant Sinha, as the finance minister, had to roll back the hike in urea prices due to the opposition and concerns raised by farmers and various agricultural stakeholders. His decision was aimed at providing relief to the farming community and ensuring the availability of affordable fertilizers.
Who guided the Constituent Assembly that created the Constitution of India?- a)United Nations
- b)British Cabinet Mission
- c)Indian National Congress
- d)All India Muslim League
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who guided the Constituent Assembly that created the Constitution of India?
a)
United Nations
b)
British Cabinet Mission
c)
Indian National Congress
d)
All India Muslim League
| | Pj Commerce Academy answered |
The British Cabinet Mission played a crucial role in guiding the Constituent Assembly, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India.
The Indian constitution guaranteed the civil liberties that curtail the misuse of power by the...- a)Non Governmental Organisations.
- b)Parents and teachers.
- c)State and its agents.
- d)Intergovernmental Organisations.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Indian constitution guaranteed the civil liberties that curtail the misuse of power by the...
a)
Non Governmental Organisations.
b)
Parents and teachers.
c)
State and its agents.
d)
Intergovernmental Organisations.
 | Rohit Goyal answered |
Civil liberties are invoked to limit the coercive power of the state: for example, freedom from arbitrary arrest, or detention, freedom of speech; freedom of lawful assembly; freedom of association and of movement; etc
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution was elected by universal suffrage.
Statement II: The Objective Resolution of 1946 was a set of guidelines for food production in independent India.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:- a)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- b)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- c)Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
- d)Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution was elected by universal suffrage.
Statement II: The Objective Resolution of 1946 was a set of guidelines for food production in independent India.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution was elected by universal suffrage.
Statement II: The Objective Resolution of 1946 was a set of guidelines for food production in independent India.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
a)
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
b)
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
c)
Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
d)
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
| | Learning Educators answered |
Statement I is false because the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution was not elected by universal suffrage; it was elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. Statement II is false because the Objective Resolution of 1946 outlined the principles and values that would guide the Indian Constitution, not guidelines for food production.
Assertion (A): A constitution that does not protect minority rights is likely to lose legitimacy among those groups.Reason (R): The effectiveness of a constitution relies solely on its ability to enforce laws.- a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- b)If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- c)If Assertion is true but Reason is false
- d)If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): A constitution that does not protect minority rights is likely to lose legitimacy among those groups.
Reason (R): The effectiveness of a constitution relies solely on its ability to enforce laws.
a)
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
b)
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
c)
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
d)
If both Assertion and Reason are false
| | Pj Commerce Academy answered |
- The Assertion is correct because a constitution that fails to protect minority rights often leads to discontent and a lack of support from those groups.
- The Reason is false because the effectiveness of a constitution is not solely dependent on law enforcement; it must also include the protection of rights to maintain legitimacy.
- Therefore, the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion, making Option A the correct choice.
Assertion (A): Constitutions created by military or unpopular leaders are often doomed to fail.Reason (R): Successful constitutions require the backing of popular national movements and public trust.- a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- b)If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- c)If Assertion is true but Reason is false
- d)If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): Constitutions created by military or unpopular leaders are often doomed to fail.
Reason (R): Successful constitutions require the backing of popular national movements and public trust.
a)
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
b)
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
c)
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
d)
If both Assertion and Reason are false
| | Learning Educators answered |
- The Assertion is correct; constitutions made by leaders without public support typically lack legitimacy and stability.
- The Reason is also correct; successful constitutions are indeed often the result of popular national movements, as seen in historical examples.
- The Reason serves as a correct explanation of the Assertion because it clarifies why constitutions created by unpopular leaders tend to fail, linking the success of a constitution to public backing.
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