Politics

Question 1
MC National University of Journalism and Communication is located at
A
Lucknow
B
Bhopal
C
Chennai
D
Mumbai
Higher-Education-and-PoliticsPolitics2012 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 2
Who among the following created the office of the District Collector in India ?
A
Lord Cornwallis
B
Warren Hastings
C
The Royal Commission on Decentralisation
D
Sir Charles Metcalfe
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Question 3
The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include
1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To develop the scientific temper.
3. Respect for the Government.
4. To protect Wildlife.
Choose the correct answer from the
codes given below :
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3, 4 and 2
Higher-Education-and-PoliticsPolitics2012 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 4
The President of India takes oath
A
to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
B
to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
C
to uphold the Constitution and Laws of the country.
D
to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law of the country.
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Question 5
Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):
Statement: Should India switch over to a two party system?
Arguments
(I) Yes, it will lead to stability of Government.
(II) No, it will limit the choice of voters.
A
Only argument (I) is strong.
B
Only argument (II) is strong.
C
Both the arguments are strong.
D
Neither of the arguments is strong.
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Question 5 Explanation: 
Given two arguments are strong one with respect to stability other with respect to the choice.
Question 6
Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II):
Statement: Should persons with criminal background be banned from contesting elections?
Arguments:
(I) Yes, it will decriminalize politics.
(II) No, it will encourage the ruling party to file frivolous cases against their political opponents.
A
Only argument (I) is strong.
B
Only argument (II) is strong.
C
Both the arguments are strong.
D
Neither of the arguments is strong.
Higher-Education-and-PoliticsPolitics2013 June UGC NET Paper 1
Question 6 Explanation: 
Argument (I) only more strong with respect to the given statement.
Question 7
In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to
A
The President
B
The Vice-President
C
The Prime Minister
D
The Cabinet Ministers
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Question 8
Bengal Gazette, the first Newspaper in India was started in 1780 by
A
Dr. Annie Besant
B
James Augustus Hicky
C
Lord Cripson
D
A.O. Hume
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Question 9
Press censorship in India was imposed during the tenure of the Prime Minister
A
Rajeev Gandhi
B
Narasimha Rao
C
Indira Gandhi
D
Deve Gowda
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Question 10
Which of the following institutions are empowered to confer or grant degrees under the UGC Act, 1956?
1. A university established by an Act of Parliament.
2. A university established by an Act of Legislature.
3. A university / institution established by a linguistic minority.
4. An institution which is a deemed to be university.
Select the correct answers from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Question 11
Which of the following are the tools of good governance?
1. Social Audit
2. Separation of Powers
3. Citizen’s Charter
4. Right to Information
A
1, 3 and 4
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1 and 4
D
1, 2, 3, and 4
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Question 12
Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in
A
Right to Freedom
B
Right to Life and Personal Liberty
C
Right to Equality
D
Right against Exploitation
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Question 13
Which of the following powers, the President has in relation to Lok Sabha?
1. Summoning
2 Adjournment- sine die
3. Prorogation
4. Dissolution
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 4
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1, 3 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Question 14
The interval between two sessions of parliament must not exceed
A
3 months
B
6 months
C
4 months
D
100 days
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Question 15
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. There are seven Union Territories in India.
2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies
3. One Union Territory has a High Court.
4. One Union Territory is the capital of two States.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 and 4 only
C
2, 3 and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Higher-Education-and-PoliticsPolitics2013 December UGC NET Paper 1
Question 16
Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Information Commission?
1. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body.
2. The chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the president of India.
3. The Commission can impose a penalty upto a maximum of Rs 25,000
4. It can punish an errant officer.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2 and 4
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2, 3 and 4
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Question 17
Consider the statement which ls followed by two arguments (i) and (ii).
Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal.
Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy.
(ii) No; it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions.
Codes:
A
Only argument (i) is strong.
B
Only argument (ii) is strong.
C
Both the arguments are strong.
D
Neither of the arguments is strong.
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