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

Total Questions: 100

41. Consider the following Vice-Presidents of India in order to occupy office in the chronological order.

A. B. S. Shekhawat
B. K. R. Narayanan
C. M. Hidayatullah
D. B.D. Jatti E. G.S. Pathak

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The chronological order of Vice-Presidents of India in order to occupy office:
E. G.S. Pathak (August 31, 1969 - Agust 30, 1974)
D. B.D. Jatti (August 31, 1974 - Agust 30, 1979)
C. M. Hidayatullah (August 31, 1979 - Agust 30, 1984)
B. K.R. Narayanan (August 21, 1992- July 24, 1997)
A. B. S. Shekhawat (August 19, 2002 -July 21, 2007)

42. Who wrote the book "A plea for the Reconstruction of Indian Polity"?

Correct Answer: (c) Jayaprakash Narayan
Solution:

A plea for the reconstruction of Indian Polity' is a significant work by Jai Prakash Narayan, a prominent Indian socialist leader. It outlines a vision for a new political system for India, drawing inspiration from ancient Indian political thought and contemporary democratic principles.

43. Who among the following viewed nationalism as 'cultural artifacts of a particular kind, defining the nation as an imagined community'

Correct Answer: (c) Benedict Anderson
Solution:

Benedict Anderson viewed nationalism as' cultural artifacts of a particular kind, defining the nation as an imagined community.

His influential book, "Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Ntionalism", introduced this concept. Anderson argues that nations are not ancient or natural entities, but rater socially constructed communities that are imagined by their member. This imagined community is bound together by shared cultural symbols, history and language, even if members may never meet each other.

44. RTI is a means of strengthening democracy due to:

A. Openness
B. Maintaining secrecy
C. Transparency
D. Bureautic redtapism
E. Accountability

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

RTI (Right to Inpormation) is a means of strengthening democracy due to:
A. Openness
C. Transparency
E. Accountability

45. Аrrange the following Chairman of the Finance Commission in reverse chronological order:

A. K. Santhanam
B. А.M. Khusro
C. Mahaveer Tyagi
D. N.K. Singh
E. Y.B. Chaven

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Chairmen of the Finance Commission in India in reverse chronological order:
D. N.K. Singh
B. A.M. Khusro
E. Y.B. Chavan
C. Mahaveer Tyagi
A. K.Santhanam

46. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Book) List-II (Author) 
A. Administrative TheoryI. Keith M Henderson
B. Behaviour Approaches to Public AdministrationII. Griffiths, Daniel Е
C. Emerging Synthesis in American Public AdministrationIII. Robert Presthus
D. Administrative Theory and Public AdministrationIV. R.J.S. Baker
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIIVIII
(c)IVIIIIII
(d)IIIIIIIV
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:
List-I (Book) List-II (Author) 
A. Administrative TheoryII. Griffiths, Daniel Е
B. Behaviour Approaches to Public AdministrationIII. Robert Presthus
C. Emerging Synthesis in American Public AdministrationI. Keith M Henderson
D. Administrative Theory and Public AdministrationIV. R.J.S. Baker

47. The Indian constitution ensures individual freedom by:

A. Limiting the power of Government
B. Laying down relations between the State and individuals by demanding their powers and rights respective.
C. Defining civil rights and liberties.
D. Recognizing the fundamental rights of people.
E. No guaranteeing for the delivery of rights

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

The Indian Constitution ensures individual freedom by :
A. Limiting the power of Government
B. Laying down relations between the State and individuals by demanding their powers and rights respective
C. Defining civil rights and liberties
D. Recognizing the fundamental rights of people.

48. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Political Events) List-II (Year) 
A. Dismissal of Namboodariped GovernmentI. 1987-88
B. Operation Blue StarII. 1984
C. M.M. Punchhi Commission ReportІV. 2010
D. Sarkaria CommissionIV. 1959
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IIIIIIIV
(b)IIIIVIII
(c)IVIIIIII
(d)IIIIVIII
Correct Answer: (*)
Solution:
List-I (Political Events) List-II (Year) 
A. Dismissal of Namboodariped Government1959
B. Operation Blue Star1984
C. M.M. Punchhi Commission Report2010
D. Sarkaria Commission1987-88

49. India is emerging as a great power due to its:

A. Growing economic power
B. Diplomatic Relations
C. Military capacities
D. Increasing conflicts with neighbous
E. Decreasing Soft power

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C only
Solution:

India is emerging as a great power due to its:
A. Growing economic power
B. Diplomatic Relations
C. Military Capacities

50. NREGA was implemented in:

Correct Answer: (b) 2006
Solution:

NREGA Stands for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It was implemented in February 2006 in 2009 NREGA was renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)