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Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

In India, the system of proportional representation is used for:
1. election to the office of the President.
2. election to the office of Vice-President.
3. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
4. by elections.

  1. I, II and III

  2. I and II

  3. III and IV

  4. I, II, III and IV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In India, there are two methods of elections which are territorial representation and system of proportional representation. Proportional representation is further divided into single transferable vote system and list system. Under this system, all sections of people get representation in proportion to their number i.e., even the smallest section of the population get its share of representation in the legislature. The proportional representation by single transferable vote system is adopted for the election of President, Vice- President, and members to the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Consider the following statements about the outcome and acceptance of India' election and choose the correct answer.
1. In the USA, the sitting members in the legislature rarely lose elections.
2. In India, nearly half of the sitting members lose elections.

  1. Only 1 is correct

  2. Only 2 is correct

  3. Both 1 and 2 is correct

  4. Both 1 and 2 are Incorrect.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The ruling parties routinely lose elections in India both at the national and state level. In fact in every two out of the three elections held in the last fifteen years, the ruling party lost.In the US, an incumbent or ‘sitting’ elected representative rarely loses an election. In India, about half of the sitting MPs or MLAs lose elections.
Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Which among the following is not an act which is regarding the elections in India?

  1. Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.

  2. Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.

  3. Government of States Act, 1951.

  4. Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is an Act to provide for Legislative Assemblies, Councils of Ministers and Councils of Advisers for states. The part that provides for the Part C States is called Government of Part C States Act, 1951. The part that provides for the Part B States is called The Part B States (Laws) Act, 1951.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Who launched the 'Naya Yudh' campaign?

  1. Vallabhai Patel

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Devi Lal

  4. Jagjiwan Ram
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chaudhary Devi Lal was an Indian politician who twice served as Chief Minister of Haryana, first in 1977–79 and then in 1987–89. He also served as sixth Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1989–91 in the governments of V. P. Singh and Chandra Shekhar.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

The elected representatives of the people elect the members of the ______________, both at the Centre as well as the State.

  1. Lower House

  2. Middle House

  3. Upper House

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajya Sabha is upper house of the Central legislature. The members of the house are elected indirectly by proportional representation system by single transferable vote method. The representatives of each State and two Union territories are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State and by the members of the Electoral College for that Union Territory, as the case may be.

Multiple choice political science the first world war causes and results of the first world war nationalism in europe first world war

Which peace accord marked the end of World War I?

  1. The Treaty of Versailles

  2. The Treaty of Berlin

  3. The Treaty of London

  4. The Treaty of Alexandropol

  5. The Treaty of Vereeniging
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A Correct answer
Explanation

On 28 June 1919, The Great War( World War 1) came to an end , with signing of Treaty of Versailles, the treaty was signed in Hall of Mirrors , Versailles, France. This treaty was signed by Germany and many restrictions were held by the Triple Entente , on Germany's military and geography,and massive amount was to be paid, by Germany to the Triple Entente , this treaty is considered as a humiliation by the Germans and the injustice done to Germany , in this treaty is said to be one of the reasons of world war 2.

Multiple choice political science the first world war causes and results of the first world war nationalism in europe first world war

How much did Germany have to pay as war reparation charges according to the Treaty of Versailles?

  1. 3 Billion Dollars

  2. 13 Billion Dollars

  3. 23 Billion Dollars

  4. 33 Billion Dollars
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D Correct answer
Explanation

World War 1, came to end on 11 June. 1918 and Central Powers lost the war, and Germany was part of it, and in Treaty Of Versailles, 1919, many restrictions were imposed on Germany, Germany's military, their geography, Germany's colonies were taken by Entente and Germany also had to pay reparations of $33 billion dollars to the Entente for civilian damage that was caused.