Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. The state possesses









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.

    Correct Option: C

    At its core, sovereignty is typically taken to mean the possession of absolute authority within a bounded territorial space. There is essentially an internal and external dimension of sovereignty. Internally, a sovereign government is a fixed authority with a settled population that possesses a monopoly on the use of force. It is the supreme authority within its territory. Externally, sovereignty is the entry ticket into the society of states.


  1. Constitution of India came into force in









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The Constitution of India was adopted by Constituent Assembly on November 26,1949 and came into force on January 26,1950.

    Correct Option: C

    The Constitution of India was adopted by Constituent Assembly on November 26,1949 and came into force on January 26,1950.



  1. Indian Constitution is :









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The Indian constitution which envisages parliamentary form of government is federal in structure with unitary features. Thus, it is quasi-federal.

    Correct Option: B

    The Indian constitution which envisages parliamentary form of government is federal in structure with unitary features. Thus, it is quasi-federal.


  1. What is the basis of classification of governments as unitary and federal?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    The basic principles of federalism are the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.

    Correct Option: C

    The basic principles of federalism are the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.



  1. Which of the following is not a feature of Indian Constitution ?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    ‘Presidential Form of Government’ is not a feature of Indian Constitution.

    Correct Option: C

    ‘Presidential Form of Government’ is not a feature of Indian Constitution.