Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following is not correct ?









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    To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India, not less than 25 years of age. He should be mentally sound and should not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.

    Correct Option: C

    To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India, not less than 25 years of age. He should be mentally sound and should not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.


  1. Which one of the following is a hindrance to liberty and independence?









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    Liberty and independence are the twin concepts closely related to democracy. Centralization of power is often attached to despotism and concomitant curtailment of liberty and freedom.

    Correct Option: A

    Liberty and independence are the twin concepts closely related to democracy. Centralization of power is often attached to despotism and concomitant curtailment of liberty and freedom.



  1. Which is a Permanent Institution?









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    An institution is any structure or mechanism of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community — may it be human or a specific animal one. Institutions are identified with a social purpose, transcending individuals and intentions by mediating the rules that govern cooperative living behavior. Family is a permanent institution as it pre-dates the origin of nation-states and is dependent on man-woman relationship. Marriage is the bedrock of this institution and is the principal institution for the socialization of children.

    Correct Option: A

    An institution is any structure or mechanism of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community — may it be human or a specific animal one. Institutions are identified with a social purpose, transcending individuals and intentions by mediating the rules that govern cooperative living behavior. Family is a permanent institution as it pre-dates the origin of nation-states and is dependent on man-woman relationship. Marriage is the bedrock of this institution and is the principal institution for the socialization of children.


  1. The National Integration Council (NIC) is chaired by the :









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    The National Integration Council (NIC) is a group of senior politicians and public figures in India that looks for ways to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism. It originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India in September-October of 1961. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

    Correct Option: A

    The National Integration Council (NIC) is a group of senior politicians and public figures in India that looks for ways to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism. It originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India in September-October of 1961. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.