Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

In 1997, Arabic became the official language of UN by proposal number 3190(28). Other official languages of UN are English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian.

In America, there is federal form of government Federalism separates power between governments at different levels.

In democracy, rulers are elected by people through voting rights. However elected representatives are not considered as the rulers but public servants working on behalf of public.

In democratic form of government, final decision making rests upon representatives elected by people. All other form of governance structures alienates the common man and does not involve them in decision making.

In Switzerland, the judges are appointed for six years by both houses of Federal Legislature and in Germany also, they are appointed by the both house legislature.

In USA, President appoints the judges of Supreme Court with the approval of Senate. These judicial officers are appointed for a life term.

India was the first non communist country to recognize communist China in 1950 and established its diplomatic relations with People's Republic of China (PRC).

Indian Education Commission (1966) popularly known as Kothari Commission, was an ad-hoc commission set up by the Government of India to examine all aspects of the educational sector in India. It was formed on 14 July 1964 under the Chairmanship of Daulat Singh Kothari. This commission recommended "three language formula" 1968 under National Policy Resolution.

Indian National Congress dominated the nation from 1951-52 to 1977. It was badly defeated in the elections of 1977

Indian National Congress is part of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) which was formed after 2004, general election in India. Sonia Gandhi, who is Chairman, of Indian National Congress, is also the Chairman of UPA.