Which of the following holds true regarding castes in India?
A. Caste system primarily influences the roles and activities of individuals within their
families, rather than in the larger society.
B. The caste system is constant across India and reflects no local and regional
variations.
C. Caste plays a role in people's employment chances and in their political preferences
D. Caste system continues to impact Indians and almost all Indians still practice their
traditional occupations.
E. Higher education and reserved government jobs are not affected by caste
discrimination.
Q. 2The Great Meltdown of '08 originated in the United States.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 3Which of the following is true regarding the judicial system in India?
A. The 28 justices of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
B. Parliament has the most important role in the initial appointment of the justices of
the Supreme Court.
C. The Supreme Court has provided the central government complete autonomy to
interfere with India's federal structure.
D. Parliament does not have the authority to remove the justices of the Supreme
Court.
E. The chief justice of the Supreme Court is appointed directly by the president of
India.
Q. 4Which of the following is true of the civilian control established over Indian military authorities after independence?
A. Congress downgraded the army commander-in-chief from his previous cabinet-level
status.
B. Congress made sure that new units were open only to martial classes from the north
and west that had dominated the Indian Army under the British.
C. The order of precedence at state dinners was changed by the Congress to make sure
that the generals came before the cabinet ministers, senior judges, and other
important political leaders.
D. Prime Minister Nehru declared that in matters of disagreement between the Army
and the government, the decision taken by the Army would prevail.
E. The martial classes form majority of the Indian army, and therefore, pose a threat to
the stability of the country.
Q. 5The secret of corporatism is to establish social harmony on the basis of economic growth.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 6The Great Meltdown of '08 showed that the power of the state is on the wane.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 7In the bicameral parliamentary system, the ________ is the lower house which is elected for a term of no more than five years.
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. House of the States
D. Supreme Court
E. Council of States
Q. 8Which of the following is true with regard to federalism in India?
A. The central government appoints a governor to each state which has an elected state assembly and sometimes also an upper house.
B. The central government maintains the right to impose emergency Prime Minister's Rule.
C. A centrally appointed governor is not given the right to dissolve the state government.
D. The imposition of President's rule promotes the democratic and federal spirit of the Constitution.
E. The President of India serves as the head of the government
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