UGC NET/JRF EXAM, (Cancelled) June-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

21. Arrange the following Commissions/Councils as per their establishment in the chronological order:

A. Goods and Services Tax council
B. National Commission for Women
C. National Commission for Minorities
D. National Commission for protection Child Rights.
E. Formation of Niti Aayog

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B, C, D, E, A
Solution:

The correct chronological order of the following commissions/councils as per their establishment:
B. National Commission for Women (1992)
C. National Commission for Minorities (1993)
D. National Commission for protection of Child Rights. (2007)
E. Formation of Niti Aayog (2015)
A. Goods and Services Tax council (2017)

22. Kautilyas elements of State consist of:

A. The King
B. Councillors, ministers and other higher officials
C. Territory and population
D. Fortified towns, treasury and allies
E. Foes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, C, D only
Solution:

Kautilya's elements of state, also known as the saptanga theory, consist of seven componouts:
1. Swami (king) :- The supreme ruler of the state.
2. Amatya (Ministers):- A council of ministers to advise the king.
3. Janapada (Territory):- The land and the people under the king's rule.
4. Durga (Fortress):- Fortified cities to protect the kingdom.
5. Kosa (Treasury):- The State's financial resources.
6. Danda (Army):- Military force for defense and offense.
7. Mitra (Ally):- Friendly states for diplomatic and military alliances.

23. Arrange the following formation of Inter- State Water Dispute Tribunals in the chronological order:

A. Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal
B. Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal
C. Ravi and Beas Water Dispute Tribunal
D. Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal
E. Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A, C, D, E, B
Solution:

The correct chronological order of the formation of inter-state water dispute tribunals:
A. Godavari Water Dispute Tribunal - 1969
C. Ravi and Beas Water Dispute Tribunal - 1986
D. Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal - 1990
E. Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal - 2010
B. Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal - 2018

24. Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in the chronological order.

A. H. J. Kania
B. P. N. Bhagwati
C. Ranganath Mishra
D. Madan Mohan Punchhi
E. S. H. Kapadia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C, D, E
Solution:

The correct chronological order of Chief Justice of India is as follows:
A. H. J. Kania
B. P. N. Bhagwati
C. Ranganath Mishra
D. Madan Mohan Punchhi
E. S. H. Kapadia

25. Arrange the following number of seats allotted to the States in Lok Sabha in descending order.

A. Maharastra
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Karnataka
E. Odisha

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, C, D, E
Solution:

The number of seats allotted to the States in Lok Sabha in descending order :
A. Maharashtra - 48 seats
B. West Bengal - 42 seats
C. Bihar - 40 seats
D. Karnataka - 28 seats
E. Odisha - 21 seats

26. Minnowbrook -I conference was held in:

Correct Answer: (c) 1968
Solution:

The First Minnowbrook Conference, held in 1968 at Minnowbrook, Syracuse University's conference center, marked the beginning of the 'New Public Administration' movement. It was a significant event in the field of public administration challenging traditional, technocratic approaches and advocating for a more socially conscious and responsive public service.

27. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Former Chief Ministers)List-II (States) 
A. Karpoori ThakurI. Himachal Pradesh
B. Ram Naresh YadavII. Madhya Pradesh
C. Ravi Shankar ShuklaIII. Bihar
D. Prem Kumar DhumalIV. Uttar Pradesh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIIVIII
(c)IVIIIIII
(d)IIIIVIII
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
List-I (Former Chief Ministers)List-II (States) 
A. Karpoori ThakurIII. Bihar
B. Ram Naresh YadavIV. Uttar Pradesh
C. Ravi Shankar ShuklaII. Madhya Pradesh
D. Prem Kumar DhumalI. Himachal Pradesh

28. Which of the following books are related to 'political economy'?

A. Marganthau, Politics among Nations
B. Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations
C. David Ricardo, Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
D. Karl Marx, Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts
E. J. S. Mill, Principles of Political Economy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B, C, D, E only
Solution:

The following books are related to 'political economy:
B. Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations
C. David Ricardo, Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
D. Karl Marx, Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts
E. J. S. Mill, Principles of Political Economy

29. Which of the following are related to Liberalism?

A. Ideology of industrialised West
B. Advocated virtues of Lasissez-faire
C. Reflects the aspiration of rising industrial powers
D. Liberalism and Communism are closely linked
E. Locke was a key thinker of liberalism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, C, E only/केवल A, B, C, E
Solution:

The following are related to liberalism:
A. Ideology of industrialised West
B. Advocated virtues of Lasissez-faire
C. Reflects the aspiration of rising industrial powers
E. Locke was a key thinker of liberalism

30. Arrange the following events in the chronological order.

A. All India Trade Union Congress set up
B. Surat split
C. Setting up of Sree Narayan Dharama Paripalana Yogam
D. Indian Trade Union Federation formed
E. Indian National Trade Union Congress formed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) C, B, A, D, E
Solution:

The correct chronological order of following events:
C. Setting up of Sree Narayan Dharama Paripalana Yogam (1903)
B. Surat split (1907)
A. All India Trade Union Congress set up (1920)
D. Indian Trade Union Federation formed (1929)
E. Indian National Trade Union Congress formed (1947)