Indian polity miscellaneous
- What is the ancient school of law?
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The principal modern schools of jurisprudence are the natural-law school, the analytical school, the historical school, the comparative school, and the sociological school. The first three differ mainly in their views of the nature and origin of law and its relation to ethics. The philosophical school is the oldest (William O. Douglas, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court).
Correct Option: A
The principal modern schools of jurisprudence are the natural-law school, the analytical school, the historical school, the comparative school, and the sociological school. The first three differ mainly in their views of the nature and origin of law and its relation to ethics. The philosophical school is the oldest (William O. Douglas, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court).
- Usually a big difference is seen in theory and practice in
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Socialism is a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole. However, in reality as seen in the case of several failed states like Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, the system led to concentration of wealth in the hands of few with the majority left behind in terms of poverty and unemployment. Besides, socialist Governments ultimately turned into absolutist governments.
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Socialism is a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole. However, in reality as seen in the case of several failed states like Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, the system led to concentration of wealth in the hands of few with the majority left behind in terms of poverty and unemployment. Besides, socialist Governments ultimately turned into absolutist governments.
- Section of IPC, which deals with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community is:
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community comes under Homosexual intercourse, a criminal offence under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The section criminalises sexual activities "against the order of nature.”
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community comes under Homosexual intercourse, a criminal offence under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The section criminalises sexual activities "against the order of nature.”
- Consumer Protection Act 1986, was amended in :
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an act of Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect interests of consumers in India. The Act was amended in 1991 mainly to incorporate provisions for the quorum of District Forum, appointing persons to preside over State Commission/District Forum in case of absence of the President to enable the court function uninterruptedly. In 1993 the Act was again amended exhaustively to make it more effective and purposeful.
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an act of Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect interests of consumers in India. The Act was amended in 1991 mainly to incorporate provisions for the quorum of District Forum, appointing persons to preside over State Commission/District Forum in case of absence of the President to enable the court function uninterruptedly. In 1993 the Act was again amended exhaustively to make it more effective and purposeful.
- Which of th following States has recorded rudest Voting percent in Vidhan Sab& Election 2013 ?
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In the 2013 elections, voting ranged between over 65 per cent in Delhi and over 81 per cent in Mizoram. Rajasthan recorded over 74 per cent, while Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over 70 per cent. Around 83 million voters exercised their franchise in the November-December elections.
Correct Option: C
In the 2013 elections, voting ranged between over 65 per cent in Delhi and over 81 per cent in Mizoram. Rajasthan recorded over 74 per cent, while Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over 70 per cent. Around 83 million voters exercised their franchise in the November-December elections.