POWER SHARING AND FEDERATION

Q-1. In the capital city Brussels …………..% of speak French while …………..% are Dutch speaking.

a) 20% and 80%

b) 80% and 20%

c) 40% and 60%

d) 60% and 40%

Ans. (b) 80% and 20%

Q-2. The constitution of India was amended in 1992 to make the third tier of democracy more      effective. As a result at last one-third of all positions in the local bodies are reserved for women. This is because

a) Women are good at managing resources

b) Although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate representation in            decision making bodies

c) We have many powerful women leaders

d) Women are obedient and would follow the constitutional provisions

Ans. (b) although women constitute nearly half of the population, they have inadequate                                representation in decision making bodies

Q-3. Which of the following is the smallest administrative unit in rural area?

a) Municipal committee

b) Panchayat samiti

c) Village panchayat

d) Zila parishad

Ans. (c) Village panchayat

Q-4. Belgium has border with Netherlands, France & …………..

a) Germany

b) Srilanka

c) Pakistan 

d) England

Ans. (a) Germany

Q-5. The people who live in Flemish region speak ……………… language.

a) English 

b) Dutch

c) French

d) Hindi

Ans. (b) Dutch

Q-6. ……………… People live in Wallonia region and speak French.

a) 30%

b) 20%

c) 40%

d) 50%

Ans. (c) 40%

Q-7. What is the capital of Belgium?

a) London 

b) Delhi

c) Washington

d) Brussels

Ans. (d) Brussels

Q-8. What percent of the Belgians speak German?

a) 5%

b) 1%

c) 2%

d) 3%

Ans. (b) 1%

Q-9. Sinhala speaking people are……………

a) Jainism

b) Buddhist

c) Hindus

d) Muslim

Ans. (b) Buddhist

Q-10. Srilanka became independent in ……………………?

a) 1945

b) 1947

c) 1948

d) 1950

Ans. (c) 1948

Q-11. …………………… lives in Flemish region and speak Dutch language.

a) 57%

b) 58%

c) 59%

d) 60%

Ans. (c) 59%

Q-12. The minority French speaking community was relatively ………………. And ……………….

a) Rich and powerful

b) Strong & poor

c) Poor and Lazy

d) None of these

Ans. (a) Rich and powerful

Q-13. There are some statements with reference to power sharing in Indian democratic, system. Select the irrelevant statement.

a) Participation of public in general election

b) Activeness of gram panchayat

c) Activities of army

d) We participated in gram sabha

Ans. (c) Activities of army

Q-14. ‘Sing hall and Tamil’ Languages are main languages of which country?

a) Nepal 

b) Maldives 

c) Srilanka

d) Myanmar

Ans. (c) Srilanka

Q-15. Which among the following statement is a moral reason regarding the. Desirability of power sharing?

a) Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

b) Social conflict often leads to violence and political instability. Hence power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.

c) Tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority, it often bring ruin to the majority as well,

d) A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effects.

Ans. (d) a democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effects.

Q-16. In India seats are reserved for women is:

a) Lok Sabha

b) Rajya Sabha

c) Panchayat Raj

d) Cabinet 

Ans. (c) Panchayat Raj

Q-17. The majority people in Sri Lanka follow the religion:

a) Hinduism

b) Christianity

c) Islam

d) Buddhism

Ans. (d) Buddhism

Q-18. Which of the following is not an essential element of the state?

a) Population 

b) Political party

c) Definite territory

d) Sovereignty

Ans. (b) Political party

Q- 19. Bhopal gas tragedy took place:

a) 24 years ago

b) 22 years ago

c) 20 years ago

d) 10 years ago

Ans. (a) 24 years ago

Q-20. UC means.

      a)  Unit Calorie

      b)  Union commission

      c)  Union Carbide

      d) None of these

Ans. (c) Union Carbide

Q-21.UC is a----- company.

     a) African

     b) American

     c)  Arabian

     d)  None of these

Ans. (b) American

Q-22.Bhopal gas tragedy occurred on:

     a) 12 December 1984

     b) 17 December 1984

     c) 14 December 1984

     d) 2 December 1984

Ans. (d) 2 December 1984

Q-23. Name the poisonous gas released from the industry in Bhopal.

    a) Methyl - isocyanides

    b) Methyl - Alcohol

    c) Methyl - chloride

    d) Methanol

Ans. (a) Methyl – isocyanides

Q-24. Within three days, about how many people were died in Bhopal Tragedy?

a) About 8000

b) Below 8000

c) More than 8000

d) None of these

Ans. (c) More than 8000

Q-26. All persons are equal before-----,

a) Police 

b) Minister

c) Law 

d) Court

Ans. (a) Police 

Q-27. To, enforce the rule we have:

a) Courts 

b) Judiciary

c) Ministry 

d) Police

Ans. (b) Judiciary

Q-28. ‘Right to Health’ is included in:

a) Act 21

b) Act 42

c) Act 356

d) Act 29

Ans. (a) Act 21

Q-29. 26 January was a day to establish

a) Supreme Court

b) High Court

c) Panchayati Raj

d) Lower Court

Ans. (b) High Court

Q-30. Supreme Court is located in:

a) Chandigarh

b) Punjab

c) Haryana

d) New Delhi

Ans. (d) New Delhi

 Q-31 to protect people from exploitation government make certain ………

a) Laws

b) Police

c) Court

d) Ministers

Ans. (a) Laws

Q-32. It is ______ to deny workers their wages.

a) Legal

b) Justice

c) Illegal

d) All of above

Ans. (c) Illegal

Q-33. Market has basically __________ parties.

a) 3

b) 1

c) 2

d) 4

Ans. (a) 3

Q-34. Do you think wages given to workers is______?

a) Adequate 

b) Low

c) High

d) None of these

Ans. (b) Low

Q-35. Power looms are:

a) Small units with 4-6 looms

b) Workers of textile

c) Both (a) & (b)

d) None of these

Ans. (c) Both (a) & (b)

Q-36. Many workers are denied fair wages by their employers because:

a) They badly need work

b) Workers has no bargaining power

c) Paid low wages

d) All of these

Ans. (d) All of these

Q-37. Enforcement of law become important:

a) When law seeks to protect the rich persons

b) When law seeks to protect the minister

c) When law seeks to protect the weak from strong 

d) All of these

Ans. (c) When law seeks to protect the weak from strong 

Q-38. Fundamental law was guaranteed by:

a) Minister

b) Government

c) President

d) Indian constitution

Ans. (d) Indian constitution

 Q-39. ‘Right against exploitation’ says that:

a) Every person is free to choose any religion

b) No one can interrupt constitution

c) No one can be forced to work for low wages

d) All of these

Ans. (c) No one can be forced to work for low wages

Q-40. No child below the age of _______ shall be employed to work in any factory.

a) 14

b) 20

c) 10

d) 3

Ans. (a) 14

Q-41. Children labour prevention act was amended by the government in:

a) September 2007

b) October 2006

c) January 2002

d) October 2005

Ans. (b) October 2006

Q-42. Child labour prevention means:

a) Child under 14 of age banned for working in Dhabas  

b) Child under 14 of age banned for working in Restaurants

c) Child under 14 of age banned for working in shops

d) All of these

Ans. (d) All of these

Q-43. Violating the child labour prevention act must be:

a) Penalized with the punishment of 3 months

b) Fine of rupee 10,000 to 20,000

c) Both (a) and (b) 

d) None of these

Ans. (c) Both (a) and (b) 

Q-44. Only three states published the plan of child labour prevention act these are:

a) Maharashtra, Karnataka & Tamil Naidu

b) Punjab, Haryana & Maharashtra

c) Both (a) and (b) 

d) None of these

Ans. (a) Maharashtra, Karnataka & Tamil Naidu

 Q-45. The world’s most industrial tragedy took place in:

a) Punjab

b) Haryana

c) Karnataka

d) Bhopal

Ans. (d) Bhopal

 Q-46. Give only one reason why foreigners had come to India  

a) Cheap labour

b) Hard working labour

c) Both (a) & (b) 

d) None of these

Ans. (c) Both (a) & (b) 

Q-47. Lower working conditions include:

a) Cheap labour

b) Hard working labour

c) Low wages labour

d) All of these

Ans. (d) All of these

Q-48. One worker can easily replace another because of:

a) Too much unemployment

b) Work in unsafe condition

c) Low wages 

d) All of these

Ans. (a) too much unemployment

Q-49. In India incident occurs rapidly because of:

a) Safety laws are less in India

b) Safety laws are not enforcement 

c) Both (a) & (b) 

d) None of these

Ans. (c) Both (a) & (b) 

 Q-50. Federalism concerns the relationship between the:

a) National and state governments

b) State and local governments

c) National and local government

d) All of the above

Ans. (a) National and state governments

Q-51. Someone who support a narrow interpretation of congressional power is likely to support the concept of:

a) Cooperative Federalism

b) Duel Federalism

c) Cooperative Federalism

d) Coercive Federalism

Ans. (c) Cooperative Federalism

Q-52. Federalism 

a) Impedes efficiency

b) Decreases participation

c) Concentrates power

d) Ensure policy responsiveness

Ans. (d) Ensure policy responsiveness

Q-53. Local government derive their power from 

a) The national government 

b) The U.S. Constitution

c) States government

d) All of the above

Ans. (c) States government

Q-54. The commerce clause has not provided Congress with the constitutional means to

a) Expand national power

b) Displace state policy 

c) Limit the power of business

d) Declare war

Ans. (d) Declare war

Q-55. The use of unfunded mandates does not

a) Require states and/or localities to carry out a particular activity

b) Increase resources for social services agencies

c) Shifts costs to lower levels of government 

d) Help further national priorities

Ans. (b) Increase resources for social services agencies

Q-56. Federal pre-emption of state laws:

a) Reduces congressional discretion

b) Encourages participation in state government

c) Fosters innovation at the state level

d) Creates uniformity across states policy

Ans. (d) Creates uniformity across states policy

Q-57. Which of the following powers is not denied to the states by the U.S. Constitution?

a) Coining money

b) Providing for public education

c) Taxing imports

d) Entering into treaties with foreign nations

Ans. (b) providing for public education

Q-58. A categorical grant:

a) Must be distributed to states and localities with the highest need

b) Is available only to rural areas.

c) Provides federal funds for states or local governments to carry out a specific activity

d) Given states and localities wide flexibility in determining how to best spend federal funds.

Ans. (c) Provides federal funds for states or local governments to carry out a specific activity

Q-59. In 1998 onwards, Supreme Court had ordered all the public transport vehicles using diesel were switch to:

a) CNG

b) LPG

c) Petroleum

d) Coal

Ans. (a) CNG

Q-60. CNG means:

a) Common nation gas

b) Compressed natural gas

c) Both (a) & (b)

d) None of these

Ans. (b) Compressed natural gas