UGC NET/JRF EXAM, Dec. 2020/June-2021 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II) (SHIFT-I)

Total Questions: 100

51. Which of the following features are given in the UN Charter for preservation of peace?

A. Peace-making procedure is given in Chapter-VI for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
B. Chapter-VIII deals with the peace-keeping activities.
C. Peace enforcement is given in Chapter-VII for coercive settlement of disputes.
D. Chapter-IX deals with economic cooperation among states

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A and C only
Solution:

In 1945, the UN was established as an international organization in New York. It has 193 member states.
Chapter 1- The purpose of UN, include the important provisions for maintenance of international peace 2 security.
Chapter 2- The criteria for membership in the UN.
Chapter 3-Describe the organs.
Chapter 4- Peaceful settlement of Disputes
Chapter 5- Action with respect to threats to the peace, Breaches of the place and Acts of Aggression.

52. Which of the following are true about the world system theory?

A. It is influenced by the Marxian idea of accumulation of wealth.
B. On the basis of wealth accumulation, the world is divided between 'core', 'periphery' and 'semi-periphery'.
C. It involves important concepts like players, strategies, rules and outcomes.
D. It analyses the situation of conflict, competition and cooperation among states.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A and B only
Solution:

Marxism emphasized social conflict in addition to focusing on the capital accumulation process, competitive class fights, meaneifgul wholeness. On the basis of wealth accumulation, the world is divided between 'core' 'periphery' and semi-periphery.

53. Which of the following are true about Regime Theory in International Politics?

 

A. It is an attempt for the existence of rule-governed behavior in the anarchic international system.
B. They are to replace collective security system.
C. Major powers resolve conflicts through this mechanism.
D. They have been defined by principles, norms, rules and decision-making procedures.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (d) A and D only
Solution:

Stephen D. Krasner played a significant role in popularizing the study of regime theory in international relations. Stephen Krasner definition of regimes as "institutions holding norms, decision rules, and processes which promote a convergence of expectations.

54. Which of the following statements about India's foreign policy are truе?

A. India has signed the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) with Bangladesh in 2015
B. India has agreed to build Hambantota port in Sri Lanka in 2017
C. India has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Afghanistan in 2011
D. The regime of Abdulla Yameen (2013-2018) of Maldives was friendly with India

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A and C only
Solution:

The 1974- India-Bangladesh Land Boundary agreement came into effect on June 6, 2015, following the exchange of ratification documents. India and Afghanistan enjoy a close bond based on shared history the strategic partnership Agreement, which the two nations signed in October 2011.

55. Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to the Finance Commission?

A. The provision of Finance Commission has been mentioned in Article -280 of the Constitution.
B. Finance Commission shall consist of Chairman and two members.
C. Finance Commission submits its recommendations to the Parliament.
D. The Parliament is authorized to determine the qualifications for appointment as member of the commission.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) B and C only
Solution:

Article 280 of the Indian constitution requires the president to name a Finance commission every five year or sooner. The parliament is authorized to determine the qualifications for appointment as a member of the commission. Thus the Finance Commission shall consist of the chairman and other four members.

56. In India's Foreign policy, 'Indira Doctrine' related to

A. It aims to make India a global power
B. It is a policy to develop cooperation with neighbours
C. It equates India's security with that of South Asia
D. Any interference in the South Asian region will be considered a threat to India's security

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) C and D only
Solution:

Indira Doctrine focuses on using India's military forces as deterrence. It equates India's security with that of South Asia. Any Interference in the South Asian region will be considered a threat to India's security.

57. Which of the following are the exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha?

A. Introduction of the money bill
B. Ratification of the declaration of emergency
C. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the council of ministers
D. To impeach the President

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A and C only
Solution:

Article 352 of the constitution alones for the declaration of a national emergency. Within one month after its issuance, the declaration of emergency must be approved by both Houses of parliament.
A council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and it remains in office until the majority of Lok Sabha members trust it. A motion of no confidence can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. It cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

58. The Supreme Court Of India in its order dated 24th August 2017 in Justice. K.S. Pultaswamy (Retd) vs Union of India declared that:

(A) The right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms.
(B) The Union government must amend the Constitution and add a provision for the right to privacy.
(C) The right to privacy is protected by Article 14(equality before the law), Article 19 (Right to freedom), Article 21(Protection of life and personal liberty).
(D) Right to privacy is derived from Article 25 (Right to freedom of religion) and Article 14 (Protection of interests of minorities)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A only
Solution:

In August 2017, the Supreme Court ruled in Justice K.S. Puttaswany (Retd) V. Union of India that Indians have a fundamental rights to privacy under Article 21 of the constitution.

59. Which of the following are the issues of debate in electoral politics?

A. Electronic voting machine
B. One nation, one election
C. Single-member election commission
D. Introduction of the two-children norm for eligibility to contest local elections

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Electronic voting machine have recently generated discussion in India. Many occurrences, such as technical problems where EVMs have ceased responding and numerous claims that the system habitable.

60. Labour movements in India suffers from

A. Low membership
B. Weak finances
C. Multiplicity of union
D. Presence of differentiated organizational structures for different classes of labor

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

S.S Bengalee, the first labour commission was established in Bombay in 1875. The Bombay Mill Hands Association was the country of India's first to formally organize a union founded by M.N. Lokhande. Issues- Small size, poor Finance, politicisation, multiplicity of Unions, Lack of Enlightened Labour Force.