What is a reserved constituency in the Indian electoral system ?

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Political Science

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ICSE Class 12

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1.

Give one example each of a unitary state which is democratic, and one which is a totalitarian communist state? 

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2.

What is Unitary Federalism? 

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3.

Mention two demerits of a written constitution. 

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4.

What is the role of civil servants in policy formulation ?

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5.

What is meant by single member constituency ?

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6.

Explain the second ballot system.

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7.

What is a reserved constituency in the Indian electoral system ?


A number of seats in the Parliament of India, State Assemblies, Municipalities and Village level institutions are reserved for Dalits or Scheduled Castes (SC) and Adivasis or Scheduled Tribes (ST). Candidates of General category are not eligible to contest from these constituencies. All voters are to vote for one of the candidates (from Scheduled Castes or Schedule Tribes).

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8.

With whom are the residuary powers vested in: (a) USA (b) India ? 

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9.

List two ways in which the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. 

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10.

Define senatorial courtesy. 

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