In a Presidential Government, all the executive powers are vested in –
Correct Answer:
(A)
President
In a Presidential form of Government, all the executive powers are vested in the President who serves as both head of the state and head of the Government.
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32
The cardinal features of political system in India are –
It is a democratic republic.
It has a Parliamentary form of government.
The supreme power vests in People of India.
It provides for a unified authority.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B)
1, 2 and 3
Exp: The cardinal features of the political system in India are that it is a democratic republic, where the supreme power is vested in the People of India. India has a Parliamentary form of Government however; it does not provide for a unified authority but makes a Separation of powers between Union and States.
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33
Consider the following statements:
India is a democratic polity.
India is a sovereign state.
India has a democratic society.
India is a welfare state.
Which of the above statements are true?
Correct Answer:
(D)
1, 2, 3 and 4
According to the Constitution, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. The architect of Indian Constitution provided for a welfare State by the provision of Directive Principles of state policy. Thus option (d) is the correct answer.
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34
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian polity?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Authoritarian Government
There is Rule of Law in India. India has a democratic Government which is opposite to authoritarian Government. After every five-years, peoples of India elect their representatives who constitute a Government following the Constitution of India.
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35
‘Welfare State’ aims to
Correct Answer:
(B)
Management of welfare of weaker sections
The Welfare State is a concept of Government in which the State plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the social and economic well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves the minimum necessities for a good life.
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36
Which one of the following is not the Philosophy of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Communist State
The Philosophy and ideals of the Constitution are reflected in the Preamble of Constitution. India is a democratic republic committed to provide equality of opportunity and status. The Preamble describes socialist state as an ideal to be realised by India. To provide for political equality, India has adopted the principle of 'Adult Franchise'. Communist state however is not the philosophy of the Constitution of India.
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37
Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Single Executive
The basic feature of the Presidential Government is a single Executive. In such Government, the power is centralized.