HSSC PGT Political Science Exam, 12.03.2016 Shift I

Total Questions: 80

21. The tenure of a member of Rajya Sabha is

Correct Answer: (2) 6 years
Solution:

The Rajya sabha is called the upper house of the parliament. It cans + be dissolved. Tenure of the members of Rajya sabha members is 6 years and 1/3 members retire in every 2 years.

22. Who proposed the thought that “Equality and liberty are opposite in nature”?

Correct Answer: (1) Aristotle
Solution:

Equality and Liberty are opposite to each-other. This thought has been given by Aristotle.

23. In Haryana copper coins of Harshvardhan period was found in which of the follow- ing places?

Correct Answer: (1) Sonipat
Solution:

Copper coins of Harshvardhan period are found in Sonipta district of Haryana.

24. Rawls principle of distributive justice is based on the notion of :

Correct Answer: (2) Difference principle
Solution:

Rawls principle of distributive justice was based on the difference principle.

25. Which one among the following is regarded as a civil right

Correct Answer: (2) Freedom of speech and expression
Solution:

Freedom of speech and expression has been regarded as a civil right.

26. Who among the following has expressed the view that if justice is taken away, the state becomes a gang of robbers

Correct Answer: (3) St Augustine
Solution:

St. Augustine expressed that if justice is taken away, the state would become a gang of robbers.

27. Indian government has started —— to connect the poor in main stream by financial inclusion which aims at least one bank account per family.

Correct Answer: (1) PM jan–dhan yojna
Solution:

PMJDY was launched on 14 August, 2014 which aimed to open at least one account per family. It is a financial inclusion scheme.

28. Why was the Simon commission opp by Indians which was constituted to review the reforms of the act 1919?

Correct Answer: (3) It does not have a single Indian member.
Solution:

Simon commission came to India in 1928. It was constituted to study constitutional reforms the commission. All the 7 members of the commission were English that is why the commission was opposed in India.

29. Indian federation closely resembles which of the following countries.

Correct Answer: (2) Canada
Solution:

Indian federal system is based on ‘Canada model’.

30. Which of the following is the judicial function of the executive?

Correct Answer: (4) Giving redressal to persons who have been awarded capital punishment
Solution:

President has the power to grant pardons (art-72) which comes in judicial power of executive.