Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. What is the fascist view of state ?









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    Fascism aggressively asserts the external sovereignty of the nation-state in the international system, pursuing a geopolitical strategy designed to secure territorial gains and promote autarky (Kallis, 2000). It espouses absolute sovereignty, moral and legal, of the national state. The motto of the fascist state is: “Everything of the state; nothing against the state; nothing outside the state.” (Source: Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts by S. Ramaswamy)

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    Fascism aggressively asserts the external sovereignty of the nation-state in the international system, pursuing a geopolitical strategy designed to secure territorial gains and promote autarky (Kallis, 2000). It espouses absolute sovereignty, moral and legal, of the national state. The motto of the fascist state is: “Everything of the state; nothing against the state; nothing outside the state.” (Source: Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts by S. Ramaswamy)


  1. The Environment (Protection) Bill was passed by the Parliament of India in









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    The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. It empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution and to tackle specific environmental problems. The Act was last amended in 1991.

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    The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. It empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution and to tackle specific environmental problems. The Act was last amended in 1991.



  1. Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions?









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    Respect for individual rights is one of the prerequisites for the development of democratic institutions. Examples of individual rights include the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Individual rights and democracy are mutually reinforcing.

    Correct Option: B

    Respect for individual rights is one of the prerequisites for the development of democratic institutions. Examples of individual rights include the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Individual rights and democracy are mutually reinforcing.


  1. The National Green Tribunal deals with cases relating to :









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    The National Green Tribunal was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It is responsible for enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.

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    The National Green Tribunal was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It is responsible for enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.



  1. The first General Election in India and first Amendment to the Constitution was held in:









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    The Indian general election of 1951–52 elected the first Lok Sabha since India became independent in August 1947. The First Amendment of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1951. It made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution.

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    The Indian general election of 1951–52 elected the first Lok Sabha since India became independent in August 1947. The First Amendment of the Constitution of India was enacted in 1951. It made several changes to the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution.