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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organisations given below publishes the Human Capital Index?
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The Human Capital Index is published by the World Bank.
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The Human Capital Index is published by the World Bank.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe word ‘Mandapika’ used during the medieval times, referred to which of the following given below?
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From the eighth century onwards, the subcontinent was dotted with several small towns. These probably emerged from large villages. They usually had a mandapika (or mandi of later times) to which nearby villagers brought their produce to sell. They also had market streets called hatta (haat of later times) lined with shops. Besides, there were streets for different kinds of artisans such as potters, oil pressers, sugar makers, toddy makers, smiths, stonemasons, etc. While some traders lived in the town, others travelled from town to town. Many came from far and near to these towns to buy local articles and sell products of distant places like horses, salt, camphor, saffron, betel nut and spices like pepper.
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From the eighth century onwards, the subcontinent was dotted with several small towns. These probably emerged from large villages. They usually had a mandapika (or mandi of later times) to which nearby villagers brought their produce to sell. They also had market streets called hatta (haat of later times) lined with shops. Besides, there were streets for different kinds of artisans such as potters, oil pressers, sugar makers, toddy makers, smiths, stonemasons, etc. While some traders lived in the town, others travelled from town to town. Many came from far and near to these towns to buy local articles and sell products of distant places like horses, salt, camphor, saffron, betel nut and spices like pepper.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy is/are incorrect?
1. They have been borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
2. These are the constitutional instructions to the State on legislative matters only.
3. They seek to establish political democracy in the country.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is correct- Directive principles were borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
Statement 2 is incorrect- It is not only for the legislative matters but also for the executive and administrative matters. The phrase ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ denotes the ideals that the State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. These are the constitutional instructions or recommendations to the State on legislative, executive and administrative matters.
Statement 3 is incorrect- Directive Principles of State Policy seek to establish social and economic democracy, while Fundamental Rights seek to establish political democracy by giving rights to citizens against arbitrary actions of state. DPSPs aims at realizing the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution. They embody the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’, which existed during the colonial era. In brief, they seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct- Directive principles were borrowed by the framers of the Indian Constitution from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution.
Statement 2 is incorrect- It is not only for the legislative matters but also for the executive and administrative matters. The phrase ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ denotes the ideals that the State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. These are the constitutional instructions or recommendations to the State on legislative, executive and administrative matters.
Statement 3 is incorrect- Directive Principles of State Policy seek to establish social and economic democracy, while Fundamental Rights seek to establish political democracy by giving rights to citizens against arbitrary actions of state. DPSPs aims at realizing the high ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution. They embody the concept of a ‘welfare state’ and not that of a ‘police state’, which existed during the colonial era. In brief, they seek to establish economic and social democracy in the country. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. In the case of disagreement between two Houses over a Money bill, the President can summon a joint sitting of the two Houses to resolve the deadlock.
2. A joint sitting of the Houses is governed by the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The joint sitting is governed by the Rules of Procedures of the Lok Sabha. The provision of joint sitting is applicable to Ordinary bills or Financial bills only and not to Money bills or Constitutional Amendment bills.
In the case of Money bills the Lok Sabha has overriding powers while a Constitutional Amendment bill must be passed by each House separately.Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The joint sitting is governed by the Rules of Procedures of the Lok Sabha. The provision of joint sitting is applicable to Ordinary bills or Financial bills only and not to Money bills or Constitutional Amendment bills.
In the case of Money bills the Lok Sabha has overriding powers while a Constitutional Amendment bill must be passed by each House separately. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsUnder the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 131), the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends to which of the following given below?
1. Disputes between States involving a question (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
2. Inter State water disputes.
3. Disputes of commercial nature between the Centre and States.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Only 1 is correct.
Under the original jurisdiction, SC decides the disputes between different units of the Indian Federation i.e. between the Centre and one or more States, between the Centre and any State or States on one side and one or more States on the other or between two or more States. But disputes between States must involve a question (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends and any suit brought before the SC by a private citizen against the Centre or a State cannot be entertained under this jurisdiction.
It does not extend to Inter State water disputes, Disputes of commercial nature between the Centre and States, matters referred to the Finance Commission, Recovery of damages by a State against the Centre, etc.Incorrect
Only 1 is correct.
Under the original jurisdiction, SC decides the disputes between different units of the Indian Federation i.e. between the Centre and one or more States, between the Centre and any State or States on one side and one or more States on the other or between two or more States. But disputes between States must involve a question (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends and any suit brought before the SC by a private citizen against the Centre or a State cannot be entertained under this jurisdiction.
It does not extend to Inter State water disputes, Disputes of commercial nature between the Centre and States, matters referred to the Finance Commission, Recovery of damages by a State against the Centre, etc.
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