UGC NET/JRF EXAM, JUNE-2024 POLITICAL SCIENCE (Paper-II) shift (II)

Total Questions: 100

91. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

To a large extent, British India and independent India helped China to re-establish and consolidate its hold on Tibet, particularly in view of Tibet having enjoyed de-facto independent status from 1913 to 1951.
It must not be forgotten that India fecilitated the Tibetan delegation to proceed through India Peking to formally accept to be an autonomus part of China,even though the seventeen-point agreement signed in May 1951 has remained controversial, as something done under duress. India's large heartedness and its endeavors to befriend China did not end there.
As a gesture of goodwill, the Panchsheel Agreement of 1954 was a classic example of India's one-sided generosity and diplomatic naivety one that resulted in its giving away all rights and privileges and significantly, in ending India's presence in Tibet without the country gaining anything as a quid pro quo.
Although at times, there has been friction on the border issue, the maturity and statesmanship of the leaders of both nations have ensured that there problems were resolved in a peaceful manner through dialogue and diplomatic exchange, as has been demonstrated during the recent stand-off at Doklam.
When was the Seventeen-point Agreement signed?

Correct Answer: (b) 1951
Solution:

The Seventeen-point Agreement was signed in 1951.

92. In which year, Panchsheel Ageement was signed?

Correct Answer: (d) 1954
Solution:

The Panchseel Agreement was signed in 1954.

93. According to the passage, which one of the following helped China to consolidate its hold on Tibet?

Correct Answer: (c) Both British India and Independent India
Solution:

Both British India and Independent India helped China to consolidate its hold on Tibet.

94. According to the passage, during which period Tibet enjoyed de-facto independent status?

Correct Answer: (b) 1913-1951
Solution:

According to the passage, Tibet enjoyed defacto independent status during 1913-1951.

95. Who facilitated the Tibetan delegation to proceed through India to Peking to formally accept to be an autonomous part of China?

Correct Answer: (d) British India
Solution:

British India facilitated the Tibetan delegation to proceed through India to peking to formally accept to be an autonomous part of China.

96. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

The campaign for decentralization of authority has a long past. As history shows, sustained attempts were made to decentralize authority in India since the 1880s with the acceptance of Rippon resolution of 1882. One of the most clearly-stated justifications for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIS) was given by the report of the Ashok Mehta Committee.
Another categorical statement regarding strengthening of PRIS for Democracy and Development. What was strongly argued became a reality with the adoption of the 73rd Amendment Act in 1992, which no only constitutionalised local self government in India but also gave the long overdue constitutional recognition to PRIS.
The legislative origins of the 73rd constitutional Amendment Act can be traced back to the constitutional 64th Amendment Bill, which was introduced in the Parliament in 1989. 73rd constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 introduced a three-tier structure of rural local level-gram Panchayats at the lowest level, panchayat samiti at the intermediate level and zilla parishad at the highest level.
Who brought out the report 'Revitalisation of PRIs for Democracy and Development'?

Correct Answer: (b) LM Singhvi
Solution:

The report "Revitalisation of PRIS for Democracy and Development" was brought out by L.M. Singhvi.

97. Rippon Resolution was accepted in

Correct Answer: (b) 1882
Solution:

Rippon Resolution was accepted in 1882.

98. According to the paragraph, 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced which kind of rural structure at the intermediated level?

Correct Answer: (b) Panchayat Samiti
Solution:

According to the paragraph, 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level.

99. In which year, 64th Constitution Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament of India?

Correct Answer: (b) 1989
Solution:

64ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced in Parliament of India in 1989.

100. According to the passage, which one of the following constitutional Act, constiutionalised local self-government in India?

Correct Answer: (b) 73ʳᵈ Constitution Amendment Act
Solution:

According to the passage, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, constitutionalised local self-government in India.