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Which of the following is the largest organ of the United Nations?

  • General Assembly (correct)
  • International Court of Justice
  • Security Council
  • Secretariate

    • Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Organisation located?

  • New York (correct)
  • Hague
  • Oslo
  • Geneva

    • The foreign policy known as 'String of Pearls' is associated with which country?

  • India
  • Sri Lanka
  • Pakistan
  • China (correct)

    • What is the tenure of a Gram Sabha?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an option related to the composition of the council of ministers?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the chairman of the National Development Council?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a non-member of Parliament serve as a minister?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Election Commission set up in India?

    <p>1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian state was the first to be formed on linguistic basis?

    <p>Andhra Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first International conference on Environment held?

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the National Human Rights Commission established?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative document primarily regulates political party conduct in India?

    <p>Representation of the People Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal voting age in India?

    <p>18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states does NOT have a Legislative Council?

    <p>Rajasthan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options represents the age of a state's voting eligibility?

    <p>18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is primarily responsible for determining the accountability of the council of ministers?

    <p>Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded the communist system in Russia?

    <p>Lenin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the smallest state in the world?

    <p>Vatican City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many power centres were there during the Cold War?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Prime Minister of England at present?

    <p>Boris Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the representative of the Democratic Party in the 2020 election of America?

    <p>J.R. Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dharchula Lipulekh Road Project is associated with which state of India?

    <p>Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome for the Democratic Party in the 2020 election?

    <p>Secured the presidency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following leaders is NOT associated with the founding of a communist regime?

    <p>Boris Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the first municipal corporation established in India?

    <p>1726</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state in India was the demand for Bodoland primarily associated with?

    <p>Asom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries are included in G-77?

    <p>Under developing countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

    <p>Sardar Patel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state first introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India?

    <p>Rajasthan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the year when the first effective administration of British rule began in India?

    <p>1757</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Vice President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options is not a type of classification mentioned?

    <p>None-specific categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary function of the Governor in the Indian political system?

    <p>To appoint the Chief Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Judicial Review' refer to?

    <p>The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'Regional Party'?

    <p>A party that supports a specific regional issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the United Nations Organisation?

    <p>To promote world peace and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes 'Global Warming'?

    <p>An increase in average temperature due to greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Single Citizenship' entail in the Indian context?

    <p>All Indians hold citizenship from only India, regardless of state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Ordinance' in the context of Indian law?

    <p>A temporary law promulgated by the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT considered a measure for environmental protection?

    <p>Encouraging deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Knowledge

    • The G-77 is a group of developing countries that includes all countries from the developing world
    • The demand for a Bodoland state was related to the Indian state of Assam
    • The first municipal corporation in India was established in 1726
    • Sardar Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India
    • Rajasthan was the first state to introduce the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India
    • The Vice President is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    • Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on the basis of language
    • The National Human Rights Commission was formed in 1993
    • The voting age in India is 18 years
    • The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
    • A non-member of Parliament can be a minister for a maximum period of 6 months
    • Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan have Legislative Councils
    • The General Assembly is the largest organ of the United Nations organisation
    • The headquarters of the United Nations Organisation is situated in New York
    • The foreign policy of China is known as the “String of Pearls"
    • The tenure of a Gram Sabha is 5 years
    • The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Development Council
    • The Election Commission of India was set up in 1950
    • The first International Conference on Environment was held in 1972
    • Lenin founded the communist system in Russia
    • Vatican City is the smallest state in the world
    • There were two power centres during the Cold War
    • Boris Johnson is the current Prime Minister of England
    • Joe Biden was the representative of the Democratic Party in the 2020 US Presidential election
    • The Dharchula Lipulekh Road Project is associated with the Indian state of Uttarakhand
    • The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is about Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
    • Judicial Review is the power of the judiciary to review laws and actions of the government
    • A Regional Party is a political party that is active only in a particular region of the country
    • Two key functions of the Governor are appointing ministers and giving assent to bills passed by the state legislature
    • Two vital measures for environmental protection are reducing pollution and conserving natural resources
    • Two main objectives of the United Nations Organisation are maintaining international peace and security and promoting economic and social development
    • A code of conduct is a set of rules or guidelines that members of a group should follow
    • Two main sources of income for Panchayats are land taxes and grants from the state government
    • An ordinance is a law made by the President or the Governor of a state when the legislature is not in session
    • Global warming is the gradual increase in the earth's average temperature caused by greenhouse gases
    • The Council of Ministers is a group of ministers who are responsible for the overall administration of the country
    • A Federal System is a system of government where power is divided between a central government and state governments
    • A Republic is a country where the head of state is elected by the people
    • Single citizenship is a system where citizens of a country do not have any other citizenship

    Regionalism

    • Regionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of regions and regional identities
    • Regionalism can emerge from a shared cultural, economic, or social identity
    • Regionalism can lead to demands for more autonomy or even secession from a larger state
    • The rise of regionalism can be attributed to several factors, including economic disparities, cultural differences, and political grievances

    Fundamental Rights in India

    • Fundamental Rights are the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens of India by the Constitution
    • These rights are considered to be fundamental to the well-being of the citizens and are enforceable by the courts
    • The six main fundamental rights are:
      • Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
      • Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
      • Right against Exploitation (Article 23-24)
      • Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28)
      • Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
      • Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

    Powers of the President

    • The President of India is the head of state
    • The President has a number of powers, including:
      • Appointing the Prime Minister
      • Appointing the Council of Ministers
      • Dissolving the Lok Sabha
      • Granting pardons and reprieves
      • Being the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces

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