UGC NET/JRF EXAM, December-2023 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II)

Total Questions: 100

41. Under which of the following article of Indian constitution, the state legislature has power to make provision with respect to election to such legislature?

Correct Answer: (c) Article 328
Solution:

Legislature of a state may from time to time by law make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with the elections to the House or either House of the Legislature of the State including the preparation of electoral rolls and all other atter necessary for securing the due constitution of |such house or houses.

Article 327 : Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to legislature.

Article 324: Article 324 of the constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.

Article 328: Power of Legislature of a state to make provision with respect ot elections to such legislature.

42. Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Books) List-II (Authors) 
A. The success of India's democracyI. С.Р. Bhambri
B. Caste in India PoliticsII. Atul Kohli
C. Political process in India, 1947- 1991III. Rajni Kothari
D. The oxford companion to politics in IndiaIV. Nirja Jayal and Pratap B. Mehta
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Code:ABCD
(a)IVIIIIII
(b)IIIIVIII
(c)IIIIIIIV
(d)IIIIVIII
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:

(i) The Success of India's Democracy. It is edited by Atul Kohli a prominent political scientist. This book examines themes such as political institutions, social structures and economic.

(ii) policies in the context of India's democracy. The book Caste in Indian politics is authored by Rajni Kothari, a reowned political scientist and theorist. This seminal work examines the intricate relationship between cast and politics in India.

(iii) Book "Political Process in India" by C.Р. Bhambri is a critical analysis of the Indian Political system, focusing on the functioning of its democratic processes and institutions.

(iv) The Oxford Companion to Politics in India is a comprehensive referenee work edited by Dr. Niraja Gopal Jayal, Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Aseem Prakash.

43. The book 'Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy' is authored by

Correct Answer: (a) Joseph Schumpeter
Solution:

The Book "Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy" was writen by Joseph Schumpeter, an influential economist and political Scientist. First published in 1942, the book is a classic work in political economy and explores the relationship between capitalism, socialism and democracy.

44. Arrange the organization is chronology according to the year of their establishment

A. Tolstoy Farm
B. Abhinav Bharat Society
C. Ramkrishna Mission
D. Sharda Sadan
E. Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha

 

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

(i) Sharda Sadan: Shanda Sadan was founded by Indian Social reformer Pandita Ramabai on March 11, 1889. The school was opened in the Chowpatty area of Mumbai.

(ii) Ramkrishna Mission: It is a spiritual and philanthropic organisation headquartered in Belur Math Ramkrishna Mission was founded by Ramkrishna (Indian Hindu Spiritual Guru) chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on 1 May, 1897.

(iii) Abhinav Bharat Society : Also known as Young India Society was a secret organization founded in 1904 by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar to support India's independence.

(iv) Tolstoy Farm : It was an Ashram intiate and organised by Mohandas Gandhi during his South African movement.

(v) Bahiskrit Hitakarini Sabha was founded by Dr. Ambedkar on 20 JKuly, 1924 in Mumbai. Its purpose was to create a social movement for the upliftment of the untouchables.

45. Who of the following described Kabir as Muktidoot'?

Correct Answer: (a) Rabindra Nath Tagore
Solution:

Rabindranath Tagore called Kabir "Muktidoot", Kabir is also called 'Bharat Pathik', Raja Ram Mohan Roy declared Kabir as his pioneer traveller Kabir Das was a 15th century mysticpoet, saint and social reformer. He was a supporter of the Bhakti movement. Kabir preached to people of all religions and castes to believe in one god.

46. Which year did Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visit China?

Correct Answer: (c) 2008
Solution:

Indian PM Dr. Manmohan Singh visited China from 13-15 January, 2008. During this visit, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Dr. Manmohan Singha and PM of the State Council of the Republic of China Mr. Wen Jiabao met on 14 January, 2008.

During this visit Both countries signed memorandum of understanding for cooperation between planning commission of India and National Development and Reform Commission of the Peoples Republic of China.

47. Choose the correct statements given below:

A. India is amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with EEC.
B. The bilateral relationship was upgraded to strategic partnership in 2004.
C. The EU is also one of the largest sources of FDI for India.
D. The EU is a member of UN General Assembly

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

(i) Indian-Europe on Economic Community (EEC) relations were established in the carly 1960s. The Joint Political Statement signed in 1993 coupled with the Cooperation Agreement Signed in 1994 opened the way for strengthening the bilateral ties.

(ii) India's bilateral relationship with several countries, including the United States, was upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2004. Relationship between EU and India was upgraded to a 'Strategic Partnership' during the 5th IndiaEU summit held in 2004.

(iii) The European Union (EU) is one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) for India. In 2011, India was the EU's 10th longest trading partner accounting for around 1% of EU's total bilateral trade in goods.

(iv) The European Union (EU) is not a member of the United Nations General Assembly. The European Union is a supranational political and economic union of it member states that are located primarily in Europe.

48. Who has stated that, religion is the real criterion of Manu's state-polity?

Correct Answer: (b) Satyamitra Dubey
Solution:

According to Satyamitra Dubey. "Dharma" is the real criterion of Manu's state - polity. Dharma is the fundamental basis of the state. Manu's Dharma is fundamentally Rajadharma (the durty of the king). It places significant responsibility on the king in matters of social organization, economic systems, penal codes, administration, governance, taxation and justice.

The existence of the state is society for the promotion of Dharma. Where the main foundation of the state is Dharma, the same Dharma depends on the state because power ensures the protection of Dharma.

49. In which year did the UN climate change conference commonly known as Copenhagen summit hold?

Correct Answer: (a) 2009
Solution:

The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as copenhagen summit, was held at the Bella center in Copenhagen between 7 and 18 December. This summit included two important meetings:

(i) The 1tth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15), which is part of the United Nation's efforts to tackle climate change.

(ii) The 5th session of the meeting of the Parties (CMP 5) to the Kyoto Protocal, which focuses on implementing global agreements to reducе greenhouse gases.

These meetings were meant to follow up on the Bali Road Map, a plan made earlier to decide how countries would work together to reduce climate change after 2012.

50. Who wrote the book - Management: Task, Responsibilities, Practices?

Correct Answer: (b) Peter Drucker
Solution:

The Book "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities : Practices" was written by Peter F. Drucker, a renowned management consultant, educator and author, often referred to as the "Father of modern management."

The Book, first published in 1973, is one of Drucker's key works and outlines principles and practices of effective management in organizations the main theme of the book is that management is a discipline that can be learned and developed through practice, enabling managers to create successful organizations.