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

Total Questions: 100

21. India has the Kalapani territorial dispute with which country?

Correct Answer: (b) Nepal
Solution:

In 1816, The Kingdom of Nepal and British India signed the treaty of Sugauli, which established the Kali River as Nepal's western border with India. According to Nepal, the Kalapani originates at its source, which is located near Limpiyadhura. According to Indian government, the border begins at kalapani.

22. Which Prime Minister pursued the foreign policy of extending non-reciprocal concessions to neighbouring states?

Correct Answer: (b) Inder Kumar Gujral
Solution:

I.K. Gujral served as India's 12th Prime Minister. I.K. Gujral is best known for two major contributions to Indian foreign policy:
• Gujral ideology
• Declined to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in October 1996.

India does not demand reciprocity from its neighbors Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka but instead given and accommodates what it can in good faith and trust.

23. In 1954, India signed the Panchsheel agreement with which neighboring state?

Correct Answer: (c) China
Solution:

Panchsheel was an agreement that was signed between India and China on 29th April 1954. Five principles of the agreement:
• Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
• Mutual non-aggression
• Mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
• Equality and Co-operation for mutual benefit
• Peaceful Co-existence.

24. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of India's 'Nuclear Doctrine'?

Correct Answer: (b) No use against friendly countries
Solution:

India's nuclear doctrine is based on the premise of "No first use" Therefore No use against friendly countries is not a feature of India's 'Nuclear Doctrine'.

25. Which of the following states of India have the same number of representatives in the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Tripura
Solution:

Arunachal Pradesh =2
Goa = 2
Tripura = 2
Manipur = 2

These have same number of representative in Loksabha. The constitution of India allows for a maximum of 550 members in the house, with 530 members representing the states and 20 representing UT. At present, the Lok Sabha has 543 seats filled by elected.

26. Which one of the following fundamental rights are provided, to both citizens and non-citizens?

Correct Answer: (d) Right to equality
Solution:

The right to equality fundamental rights are provided, to both citizens and non-citizens.
Article 14 ⇒ Equality before the law and equal protection of law.
Article 20 ⇒ Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Article 21 ⇒ Protection of life and personal liberty.
Article 22 ⇒ Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.

27. Which one of the following is NOT a factor for reforms in the Indian judicial system?

Correct Answer: (d) Public Interest Litigation
Solution:

India's judicial system is organized in a pyramidal structure with the Supreme Court at the apex. Public Interest Litigation is not a factor for reforms all other options are factors to reforms.

28. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down that the President cannot act without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

Correct Answer: (b) Article 74
Solution:

Article 74 (1) ⇒ There shall be a council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister, to assist and advise the President, who shall act in accordance with such advice in the performance of his powers.

Article 75 ⇒ The President appoints the Prime Minister and the president appoints the other ministers on the PM's suggestions.

Article 72 ⇒ Pardoning powers of the president of India.

29. Which one of the following statements about Social Action Groups is NOT correct?

Correct Answer: (b) They work for enhancement of technical capacities of urban agencies
Solution:

Social activity has always been a feature of the evolution of human society. Social action group concerned with altering social, economic or political structures and their modes of operation to improve social and economic well-being; particularly among the poor and to establish a just social, economic and political order.

30. The VIII Five Year Plan did NOT aim at

Correct Answer: (b) Dismantling the planning process in stages
Solution:

The VIII five year plan was implemented under the leadership of P.V. Narasimha Rao, it lasted from 1992 to 1997. The New Economic policy of India was launched by the Narasimha Rao government during this plan. The goal of this plan was to gradually open up the Indian economy in order to reduce the country's growing deficit and foreign debt.