Autocracy means

• rule by the representative of the people

• rule by few

• rule by king

• absolute rule by one

Liberalism stands for

• a movement and an attitude

• self-emancipation

• religious orthodoxy

• freedom in social, political and economic aspects

Fascism believes in the application of the principle of

• utilitarianism

• dictatorship

• totalitarianism

• democracy

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The Women's Reservation Bill seeks how much reservation for women in the State Assemblies and Lok Sabha?

• 25%

• 36%

• 33%

• 30%

The legislature in a democratic country can influence public opinion by

• Focussing attention on public issues

• Defining the duties of the citizens

• Granting rights

• Enacting non-controversial laws

The Panchayat Samiti remains accountable for its functions to

• Janpad Panchayats

• Anchal Panchayats

• The Gram Panchayats and Gram Sabhas

• Zilla Parishads

If the President wants to resign from his office, he may do so by writing to the

• Chief Justice of India

• Speaker of Lok Sabha

• Prime Minister

• Vice President

The legislature gains a priority over the executive in

• a Federal Government

• a Parliamentary Government

• a Presidential Government

• an Authoritarian Government

Which of the following enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister in Union Cabinet?

• Political Advisor to Prime Minister

• Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission

• Judge of Supreme Court

• Secretary to Government of India

Not a politician

• J Jayalalitha

• HN Bahuguna

• IK Gujral

• SL Bahuguna