Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

81

Coup is-

A) Sudden overthrow of a government illegally B) A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice C) Territory under the immediate political control of another state D) All options are correct

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Coup is a term denoting conspiracy to topple government illegally. Middle east countries have experienced many such instancee e.g.- Egypt.

82

Which of the following language was given the status of "Classical language" by the central government-

A) Gujarati B) Tamil C) Marathi D) Bengali

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Currently there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). Classical language is the official status accorded by Government of India. The onus to designate classical status rest upon the Ministry of Culture.

83

Who among the following supports customary rights?

A) Ritchie B) Plato C) Locke D) Heller

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Customary rights are based on custom and traditional practices. Ritchie extended its support for customary rights. In India, forest dwellers and members of tribal and indigenous communities are entitled to enjoy their customary rights.

84

What is meant by 'defection'?

A) Changing party after winning election B) Changing party before winning election C) Changing party after losing election D) Changing party before losing election

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Defection in politics implies switching the political parties after winning election. 10th Schedule of Constitution deals with Anti-defection law. 52th Amendment in Constitution is associated with defection of elected representatives.

85

Which are the two forms of Democracy-

A) Parliamentary and Presidential B) Direct and Indirect C) Monarchical and Republican D) Parliamentary and King

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Democracy is of two types direct and indirect. In direct democracy people participate directly in policy initiatives and decision making. Where as in indirect democracy decision making is done by the representatives elected by people.

86

A government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizen right-

A) Autocratic B) Democratic C) Monarchic D) Authoritarian

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Democratic form of government works within limits set by constitutional laws and citizen rights. Democracy ensures checks and balances over different authorities and bodies.

87

____ goverment is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistake.

A) Democratic B) Monarchic C) Authoritarian D) Autocratic

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Democratic government is better than all forms of government. Democracy means government of the people, for the people and by the people. It gives opportunities to individual, organization and entity to rectify the discrepancies.

88

The Model Code of Conduct, issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections, is-

A) A command by the Supreme Court of India B) Agreement between all registered political parties C) Stipulated in Constitution D) Specified in the Representation of the People Act, 1951

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect of speech, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct. All parties after agreement have given consent to the Election Commission to take disciplinary action against a candidate or partyin case of viloation of Model Code of Conduct.

89

English is the official language of-

A) Chandigarh B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli C) Daman and Diu D) Delhi.

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

English is official language of Chandigarh. Dadra and Nagar Haveli has recognised Gujarati, Marathi and Hindi where as Daman and Diu has recognised Gujarati, Konkani and Hindi as its official languages. Hindi is official language of Delhi.

90

Which of the following is permanent organization-

A) Family B) Political party C) Red cross D) Plato

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Family is a permanent organization. It refers to all descendants of a common ancestor. It is a group of related people who generally live together