Miscellaneous (Indian Polity)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which country is the largest democracy in the world? [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) India
Solution:India is the largest democratic country in the world.

32. Which of the following countries does not have a documented constitution? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Britain
Solution:Britain has an unwritten or uncodified constitution, that is, they don't have a single written document that defines all the laws, rules, and regulations.

Israel, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand are other countries that have no written constitution.

33. Which of the following is the most important political institution of a democratic country? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 7.07.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Parliament
Solution:The most important political institution of a democratic country is the parliament or legislature.

As Garner said, "Of the organs by which the will of the nation is manifested, the place of the legislative assembly is undoubtedly the highest." The legislature makes the laws for the country. It passes the budget, controls the executive and amends the constitution. Therefore, it is the most important political institution in a democracy.

34. In a democracy, the ruling party is accountable to__________. [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) the people
Solution:In a democracy, the ruling party is accountable to the people.

Democracy is derived from two Greek words “demos” meaning people and “kratos” meaning rule. Democracy is a system of government where the supreme power is vested in the people.

The people have the right to choose their representatives and take part in the decision-making process. The government protects the individual rights and is accountable to the people.

35. Which of the following is the expanded form of the abbreviation 'Rep.' used in the text of the Constitution of India? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Repealed
Solution:Repealed is the expanded form of the abbreviation 'Rep.' used in the text of the Constitution of India. Repeal means to revoke, abrogate or cancel particularly a statute.

36. Which of the following countries does not have a written constitution? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Britain
Solution:Britain has an unwritten or uncodified constitution, that is, they don't have a single written document that defines all the laws, rules, and regulations.

Israel, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and New Zealand are other countries that have no written constitution.

37. The form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called___________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 20.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Oligarchy
Solution:The form of the power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called oligarchy.

Oligarchy, meaning "rule of the few", is a form of the power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.

These people might be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control.

38. The Official Residence-cum-Office of the President of Bangladesh is called_________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Bangabhaban
Solution:The official 'Residence-cum-office' of the President of Bangladesh is called 'Bangabhaban'. It is located in Dhaka. It was used by the Governor of Bengal and the Viceroy of India during British Rule.

39. India's neighboring country Bhutan has which type of government? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 17.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Constitutional Monarchy
Solution:India's neighboring country Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy.

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government where by the sovereign exercises authority in accordance with a written or unwritten constitution.

40. What is the main religion of Myanmar? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Buddhism
Solution:Nearly 88% of Myanmar's population identify themselves as Buddhist, with other religious denominations, such as Christians, Muslims, and Hindus, making up the rest.