Civics Polity
Political Systems and Government
1,786 Questions
Political systems and government frameworks determine how power is distributed and exercised within a society. This topic covers concepts like democracies, republics, meritocracies, and the separation of powers. It is a vital part of the polity syllabus for various competitive examinations.
Types of governmentSeparation of powersPolitical legitimacyDelegation of authorityDecision making structures
Political Systems and Government Questions
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capital
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federal
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creole
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collectivism
B
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A federal system describes a political structure where states are united under a central government but retain independence in internal matters. 'Capital' refers to a city, not a system. 'Creole' refers to people of mixed descent. 'Collectivism' is a social/cultural philosophy, not a political structure.
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Plutocracy
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Oligarchy
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Aristocracy
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Bureaucracy
A
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Plutocracy comes from the Greek word 'ploutos' meaning wealth, referring to a system where the wealthy hold power. Oligarchy is rule by a few, Aristocracy is rule by the elite/best, and Bureaucracy refers to administration by officials.
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large
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dependent
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democracy
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autocracy
D
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Tyranny refers to cruel and oppressive government or rule, typically by one person (autocracy). "Democracy" is the opposite concept. "Large" and "dependent" don't capture the meaning of oppressive power.
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Totalitarian
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Egalitarian
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Utalitarian
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Democracy
B
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An egalitarian system emphasizes equality among all citizens, making option B correct. Totalitarian concentrates power in one authority. Democracy involves voting rights but egalitarian specifically emphasizes equality as the core principle. Option C appears to be a misspelling or nonexistent term.
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Government by wise
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Government by majority
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Government by the wealthy
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Government by democracy
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Absence of governing body
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Disputatious,
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Autonomous, self governing
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Injure, Spoil
A
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Anarchy refers to the absence of a formal governing body or political authority. It can describe a state of society where there is no recognized government, or political disorder and confusion resulting from this absence.
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the police
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the press
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the judiciary
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the ministry
B
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The 'Fourth Estate' refers to the press and journalism. The term originated from the traditional three estates (clergy, nobility, commoners) and highlights the media's role in society as a watchdog and informer. The police, judiciary, and ministry are part of the executive and judicial branches, not the fourth estate.
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monarchy
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anarchy
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democracy
A
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Option (1) is the correct answer. Anarchy means a state of disorder and democracy means a government by the people.
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The Khalisa administration was done by the central bureaucracy.
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The income of Khalisa regions reached the royal treasury.
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Generally the Khalisa regions were controlled through Amirs.
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All of the above
B
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Khalisa lands were territories directly administered by the Sultan, not through intermediaries like Amirs or local chiefs. The revenue from these lands went straight to the royal treasury, making option B correct. Option A is incorrect because Khalisa administration was handled by royal officers directly appointed by the Sultan, not by the general central bureaucracy. Option C is wrong since the defining feature of Khalisa was direct royal control, bypassing the Amirs altogether.
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Plutarchy
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Anarchy
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Theocracy
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Mobocracy
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Autocracy
B
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Anarchy means general lawlessness and confusion arising from the failure of the government.
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Monarchy
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Oligarchy
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Plutocracy
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Matriarchy
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Aristocracy
B
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Explanation
Oligarchy is the government by the few.
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an official or judicial command
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a non-official command
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a non-judicial command
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a legislative command
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None of these
A
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Authority is the power to determine, adjudicate or otherwise settle issues or disputes; the right to control, command or determine.
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The government has two distinct levels, state government and central government.
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State governments are agents of central government.
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Both central and state government derive powers from the Constitution.
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Both central and state government have co-ordinate status.
D
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Part XI(11) of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India.
Both central and state government doesn't have co-ordinate status.
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Centre’s control of the state in the legislative sphere.
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Centre’s control of the state in financial matters.
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Centre’s control of the state in administrative sector.
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Centre’s control of the state in planning process.
D
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Explanation
Due to centre’s control of the state in planning process Centre – State relation termed as municipal relation.
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external sovereignty
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internal sovereignty through constitutional revolutionary processes
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Prime Minister
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the administrative system
B
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Explanation
(2) “Succession of Government” means change of internal sovereignty through constitutional revolutionary processes.