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

Total Questions: 100

31. 42nd Constitution Amendment Act was passed in India in-

Correct Answer: (c) 1976
Solution:

The 42ⁿᵈ Amendment of the Constitution of India, also known as the "Mini-Constitution," was enacted in 1976. It was a significant amendment that introduced several changes to the Indian Constitution, many of which were controversial.

32. Which one of the following US President survived the American congress impeachment proceedings by a single vote in 1868?

Correct Answer: (a) Andrew Johnson
Solution:

Andrew Johnson was the 17ᵗʰ President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He faced impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868, primarily due to his violation of the Tenure of office Act by removing Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War.
The Impeachment proceedings were highly contentious and he was acquitted by the Senate by just one vote, allowing him to remain in office.

33. Fred Riggs developed ideal models to analyse the administrative system of different countries.

A. Fused
B. Focussed
C. Prismatic
D. Rainbow
E. Diffracted
Choose the correct answer from the option given below

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

Fred Riggs developed several ideal models to analyze the administrative systems of different countries. His most famous model is the "Fused Prismatic- Diffracted" model So, the correct ones are: (A) Fused (C) Prismatic (E) Diffracted

34. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (Regional Organisation)List-II (Establishment Year)
A. North American Free Trade AgreementI. 1991
B. Asia Pacific Economic CooperationII. 1994
C. MercosurIII. 1993
D. Free Trade Area of AmericasIV. 1989

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (b) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Solution:

The correct match is as follows:

List - I (Regional Organisation)List - II (Year)
North American Free Trade Agreement1993
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation1989
Mercosur1991
Free Trade Area of Americas1994

35. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (International Human Right Documents)List-II (Enactment Year)
A. Convention Relating to the Status of RefugeesI. 1975
B. Declaration on TortureII. 1954
C. Convention on the Rights of the ChildIII. 1990
D. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European UnionIV. 2000

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Solution:

The correct match:

List - I (International Human Right Documents)List - II (Enactment Years)
(A) Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees(ii) 1954
(B) Declaration on Torture(i) 1975
(C) Convention on the Rights of the Child(iii) 1990
(D) Charter of Fundamental Rights of European Union(iv) 2000

36. Consider the following statements regarding judicial system and choose the correct answer-

A. Supreme Count of Canada has three judges from the province of Quebec to ensure ethnic and religious balance.
B. Some judges of the Federal constitutional court of Germany are elected by the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
C. In United States, the judges are nominated by the House of Lords and ratified by the senate.
D. US Constitution of 1787 did not explicitly provide for judicial review.
E. The power of judicial review originated in India in the leading case of Marbury Vs. Madison.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, D, Only
Solution:

The correct statements regarding judicial system:
(A) Supreme Court of Canada has three judges from the province of Quebec to ensure ethnic and religious balance.
(B) Some Judges of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany are elected by the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
(D) US Constitution of 1787 did not explicitly provide for judicial review.

37. Who proposed the ideas of 'Pitribhu' (fatherland) and 'Punybhu' (holyland) in the classical text on the ideology of Hindutva?

Correct Answer: (c) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Solution:

The concepts of 'Pitribhu/PitraBhumi' (Fatherland) and 'Punya Bhu' (Holy land) were popularized by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in his influential 1923 text "Hindutva".
These terms are central to the ideology of Hindutva, which defines Hindus based on their shared cultural and historical heritage rather than religious beliefs.

38. Democratic Party of the United states was established in-

Correct Answer: (c) 1828
Solution:

The Democratic Party of United States was founded in 1828. Martin Van Buren of New York played the central role in building the coalition of state organizations that formed a new party as a vehicle to elect Andrew Jackson of Tennessee.

39. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (President of India)List-II (Tenures)
A. Dr. Zakir HussainI. 25 July 1977 – 25 July 1982/25
B. Fakhrudin Ali AhmeII. 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969
C. Neelam Sanjiva ReddyIII. 25 July 1987 – 25 July 1992/25
D. R. VenkataramanIV. 24 August 1974 – 11 February 197

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Solution:

The correct match is as follows:

List-I (President)List-II (Tenures)
Dr. Zakir Hussain13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969
Fakhrudin Ali Ahmed24 August 1974 – 11 February 1977
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy25 July 1977 – 25 July 1982
R. Venkataraman25 July 1987 – 25 July 1992

40. Choose the correct statements-

A. UN declared 1975 as International women's year.
B. B N Rau Committee prepared the first draft of the Hindu Code Bill
C. Kabir was a social reformer in ancient India
D. Sunderlal Bahuguna became popular in the Chipko-agitation.
E. Subhash Chandra Bose formed Independent Labout party in 1936.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: (c) A, B, D, Only
Solution:

The correct statements are :
(A) UN declared 1975 as International Women's Year
(B) B.N. Rao Committee prepared the first draft of the Hindu Code Bill.
(D) Sunderlal Bahuguna became popular in the Chipko-agitation.