Correct Answer : Strong State
The main characteristics of the unitary or non-federal system of government are a strong Centre, single Constitution, single citizenship, the flexibility of Constitution, integrated judiciary, appointment of state governor by the Centre, emergency provisions and so on.
Correct Answer : Economic Liberty
The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, through their Fundamental Rights, enforceable in the court of law, in case of violation. Liberty, as elaborated in the Preamble, is essential for the successful functioning of the Indian democratic system. However, liberty does not mean ‘license’ to do what one likes, and has to be enjoyed within the limitations mentioned in the Constitution itself. Economic liberty is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble.
Correct Answer : K.C. Wheare
Therefore, it would not be wrong to conclude that the Constitution of India is federal in structure and unitary in spirit i.e. it is quasi- federal in nature, as stated by K C Wheare.
Correct Answer : Tripura
The Seven Sister States is a popular term for the contiguous states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura prior to inclusion of the state of Sikkim into the North Eastern Region of India.
Correct Answer : Subhash C. Garg
Correct Answer : Canada
From Canada we have borrowed the scheme of federation. Influenced by the Constitution of Canada, India is also known as a 'Union of States' and not as 'United States of India' like U.S.A.
Correct Answer : S. Radha Krishnana
The first receiver of this award was politician C. Rajagopalachari, philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and scientist C.V. Raman. Since 1954, Bharat Ratna Award has been presented to 45 individuals including 12 who were awarded posthumous awards.
Correct Answer : Ministry of External Affairs
Foreign Affairs Ministry has turned down the proposal to rename West Bengal to ‘Bangla’, citing diplomatic confusion over similarities with the neighbouring country Bangladesh, according to reports. The West Bengal Assembly had passed a resolution last year stating that the name of the state would be changed to ‘Bangla’ in Bengali, ‘Bengal’ in English and ‘Bangal’ in Hindi.
Correct Answer : 10
Membership of the United Nations Security Council is held by the five permanent members and ten elected, non-permanent members.
Correct Answer : Ram Nath Kovind
BJP-led NDA's presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind registered an emphatic win over his rival and Opposition candidate Meira Kumar. Succeeding Pranab Mukherjee, Kovind sworn in as the 14th president of India on July 25, 2017.
