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The political expression of social division is very healthy for the ________________.

functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

  1. Monarchy

  2. Dictatorship

  3. Aristocracy

  4. Democracy

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Correct Option: D

The nation in which women have bigger role in public and political life is ______________.

functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

  1. Ireland.

  2. England.

  3. Finland.

  4. Netherlands.

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Correct Option: C

The Governor of a state can use his discretion in ______________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Appointing the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority

  2. Dissolving the lower chamber before the expiry of its term

  3. Appointing the Advocate General of the State

  4. Issuing Ordinances

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the result of the elections to the state legislative assembly, the Governor invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats for the formation of the government. The governor uses his discretion in appointing the Chief Minister when no single party has a clear majority and a coalition government is needed to get to the majority number. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. He also appoints the council of ministers in consultation with the Chief Minister.

It is considered important to have Opposition Party in Democracy.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(a) The opposition parties criticize the wrong policies of the government and demand their conciliation by launching agitation's.
(b) They serve as watchdog of democracy and ensure that the government functions in a responsible manner.

In India, special status is being given to the ______________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Mumbai

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave special status to J & K. This article allowed J & K to have a separate constitution, a state flag, and autonomy over the internal administration of the state. 

On August 5, 2019, a Presidential order was issued, the constitution order 2019 which superseded the constitution order 1954 which made all provisions of the Indian constitution applicable to J & K. 
Following the resolution passed in both house of the parliament, the President of India issued a further order on August 6, 2019, declaring all the clauses of Article 370 except clause 1 to be inoperative.

Which one of the following statements best suggests that State is more powerful than the 'Government'?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Government governs the State

  2. Government executes the will of the State

  3. Government exists for the good of the State

  4. Government cannot exist without the State

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A modern state is a welfare state. The welfare state founded on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. The government of welfare state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the social and economic well-being of its citizens. Hence, State is bigger and more important than its government.

The State List contains ________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. 100 items

  2. 61 items

  3. 52 items

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

State list includes the subjects that come under the jurisdiction of state governments. The State List or List-II is a list of 61 items in Schedule Seven to the Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is not a state subject?

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Police

  2. Agriculture

  3. Income tax

  4. Irrigation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Income tax, Corporation Tax, Service tax are levied and collected by Centre but are appropriated by both states and Center as per distribution formula recommended by Finance Commission. This formula is not binding upon the parliament.

The people who are denied to buy land in Kashmir are ___________________.

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. Non resident Indians

  2. Residents of Jammu

  3. Non-permanent residents

  4. Residents of Srinagar

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Correct Option: B

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organized government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies is known as ____________ .

civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

  1. State

  2. Government

  3. Parliament

  4. Executive

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political association occupying a definite territory, having an organised government and possessing power to make domestic and foreign policies. Governments may change, but the state continues. In common speech, the terms country, nation and state are used as synonyms.