1. Which of the following thinkers does not regard territory as an essential element of the State ?

2. Who among the following was elected President of India with second preference votes ?

3. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: The Indian Independence Act 1947 ended the British rule in India. Reason (R) : The Indian Independence Act 1947 laid down a new constitution for India providing for every detail. Codes :

4. Who defined sovereignty as the supreme authority which is independent of any other earthly authority ?

5. -œIndia that is Bharat shall be a Union of States.- The word -˜Union-™ is derived from the Constitution of-”

6. -œNever has any one ruled on earth by basing his rule essentially other than the public opinion.- Who has made this statement ?

7. Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India are correct ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below-” 1. He is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. He must be member of the Rajya Sabha for his election as Vice-President. 3. He is elected by the members of both the Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. 4. If the President resigns or dies the Vice President officiates as President for not more than six months. Codes :

8. A constitutional reason to make the centre strong in India is-”

9. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: The concept of sovereignty could not be developed during Middle Ages. Reason (R) : The social system during the Middle Ages was decentralized and permeated by Christianity. Codes :

10. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: The Prime Minister in the Indian Political system is very powerful. Reason (R) : There is Parliamentary system of Government in India. Codes :

11. Whose time has been described as the -˜Seedling time of Indian Nationalism-™ ?

12. The Article of the Indian Constitution which empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship is-”

13. Mahatma Gandhi-™s first experience with mass movement in India was at-”

14. Which one of the following is not a demerit of party system ?

15. Which of the following thinkers is associated with Evolutionary Socialism ?

16. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System ?

17. Which of the following words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment ?

18. The system of Judicial review is found in-”

19. In Presidential Government the President is-”

20. When was Mahatma Gandhi President of the Indian National Congress ?

21. The Constitutional Government means-”

22. The alternative to socialism in Gandhian Philosophy is-”

23. Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution put limi tation on Legislative powers of Parliament and State Legislatures ?

24. Which theory holds that -œthe right of the personality is the most important right of the man- ?

25. -œA State without a Constitution would not be a State but a regime of anarchy.- This is stated by-”