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121. The theory of Separation of Powers is a division of powers between :

The theory of Separation of Powers is a division of powers between :

[amp_mcq option1=”Central and State Governments.” option2=”different branches of Government.” option3=”the polity and the economy.” option4=”State and local Governments.” correct=”option2″]

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The theory of Separation of Powers is a fundamental principle in political science that advocates for the division of governmental authority among different branches to prevent the concentration of power and ensure checks and balances. These branches typically include the legislative (making laws), the executive (implementing laws), and the judicial (interpreting laws).

– The core idea of Separation of Powers is to divide governmental functions among distinct entities.
– These distinct entities are traditionally identified as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

– The concept was notably articulated by Montesquieu in ‘The Spirit of the Laws’, building upon earlier ideas by Locke.
– While other options (A, C, D) represent divisions or relationships within a political system (federalism, socio-economic spheres, decentralization), they do not define the classical theory of Separation of Powers as a division *between different branches of Government*.

122. In February 2016, which one of the following countries has rejected th

In February 2016, which one of the following countries has rejected the plea of the incumbent President through a referendum to contest the election for the third term ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Brazil” option2=”Paraguay” option3=”Bolivia” option4=”Peru” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is Bolivia. In February 2016, Bolivian President Evo Morales sought approval through a referendum to amend the constitution to allow him to run for a fourth term. The referendum was held on February 21, 2016, and the proposal was narrowly rejected by voters.

– The question pertains to a specific political event in February 2016 involving a referendum and an incumbent president seeking to contest an election for another term.
– The referendum in Bolivia in February 2016 was indeed related to President Evo Morales seeking to remove constitutional term limits to run for re-election.

– Although the question mentions “third term”, Evo Morales had already served since 2006 and this referendum aimed to allow him to contest the 2019 election, which would have been his fourth term according to his interpretation (or third based on prior constitutional changes). The crucial detail matching the question is the rejection via referendum in Feb 2016.
– The other options were not relevant to a referendum on presidential term limits in February 2016. Brazil was dealing with impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes later faced issues regarding re-election but not via a referendum in Feb 2016, and Peru’s President Ollanta Humala was nearing the end of his term without seeking a referendum for an extension.

123. Which one of the following States won the 61st National School Athleti

Which one of the following States won the 61st National School Athletics Championship in the year 2016 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Punjab” option2=”Kerala” option3=”Maharashtra” option4=”Tamil Nadu” correct=”option2″]

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Kerala won the 61st National School Athletics Championship held in Kozhikode, Kerala, in 2016.

Kerala has a strong tradition in school athletics and often dominates national championships in this category.

The championship attracts young athletes from across India and serves as a significant platform for identifying budding talent in various track and field events.

125. Which one among the following is the oldest Regiment of Indian Army ?

Which one among the following is the oldest Regiment of Indian Army ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sikh Regiment” option2=”Kumaon Regiment” option3=”Punjab Regiment” option4=”Madras Regiment” correct=”option4″]

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The Madras Regiment is the oldest infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was raised in 1758 as the Coast Sepoys by the British East India Company.

The Madras Regiment’s history predates most other regiments and traces its lineage back to the forces raised for the protection of the Company’s interests in South India.

The Punjab Regiment is one of the oldest, raised in 1761, but the Madras Regiment is marginally older. The Kumaon Regiment has its origins in the Hyderabad Contingent raised earlier, but its formal recognition as the Kumaon Rifles came later, while the Sikh Regiment was raised in the mid-19th century.

126. Which of the following statements about Subedar Major Fateh Singh is /

Which of the following statements about Subedar Major Fateh Singh is / are correct ?

He was a big bore rifle shooter who won two gold medals during first Commonwealth championship
He retired from Bihar regiment before joining Defence Service Corps
He was killed during the terror attack at Pathankot Air Force Base

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”1 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option4″]

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All three statements about Subedar Major Fateh Singh are correct. He was an international-level shooter who won medals, including two golds at the Commonwealth Championship. He served with the Bihar Regiment before joining the Defence Service Corps (DSC) after retirement. He was killed during the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base in January 2016 while defending the base.

Subedar Major Fateh Singh was a distinguished sportsman and a brave soldier who sacrificed his life defending the nation.

He was a veteran of the Dogra Regiment and later served in the Bihar Regiment before his posting with the DSC. He was part of the Indian shooting contingent that participated in the first Commonwealth Shooting Championship in 1995 where he won two gold medals. He was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his gallantry during the Pathankot attack.

127. Consider the following statements about the Santhal Hool of 1855-56:

Consider the following statements about the Santhal Hool of 1855-56:

The Santhals were in a desperate situation as tribal lands were leased out
The Santhal rebels were treated very leniently by British officials
Santhal inhabited areas were eventually constituted into separate administrative units called Santhal parganas
The Santhal rebellion was the only major rebellion in mid 19th century India

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 and 3″ option3=”1, 3 and 4″ option4=”1 and 3 only” correct=”option4″]

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Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is correct; the Santhals were increasingly exploited by moneylenders, landlords, and government officials, losing their land. Statement 3 is correct; following the rebellion, certain areas were demarcated and constituted into Santhal Parganas through the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act of 1876, aiming to protect their land rights. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Santhal rebels were suppressed with extreme brutality by the British. Statement 4 is incorrect; there were numerous other major rebellions in mid-19th century India, such as the Indigo Rebellion (1859-60), Munda Rebellion (starting 1899), etc., not to mention the widespread Sepoy Mutiny of 1857-58.

The Santhal Hool (rebellion) was a significant tribal uprising against exploitation and land alienation by outsiders and the colonial state.

The rebellion was led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. The Santhals proclaimed themselves independent and took action against moneylenders and government forces. The brutal suppression highlighted the state’s response to such uprisings but also led to some protective measures being enacted later.

129. Which of the following is / are characteristic(s) of the Ryotwari syst

Which of the following is / are characteristic(s) of the Ryotwari system?

1. It was the brainchild of Thomas Munro
2. It was meant to reduce intermediaries
3. Cultivating peasants were gradually impoverished by the system
4. It was introduced in parts of Madras and Bengal Presidency

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1, 2 and 3″ option3=”2 and 4 only” option4=”2, 3 and 4″ correct=”option2″]

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Statements 1, 2, and 3 are characteristic of the Ryotwari system. Statement 1: Thomas Munro, along with Charles Reed, was instrumental in developing and implementing the Ryotwari system. Statement 2: It aimed to establish a direct settlement between the government and the cultivator (Ryot), thereby reducing the role of intermediaries like Zamindars. Statement 3: While initially intended to benefit peasants, high revenue demands fixed by the state and rigid collection methods often led to the impoverishment of cultivating peasants. Statement 4 is incorrect; the Ryotwari system was primarily introduced in parts of the Madras and Bombay Presidencies, as well as Assam, but not Bengal Presidency (where the Permanent Settlement was prevalent).

The Ryotwari system established a direct relationship between the colonial state and the individual peasant cultivator regarding land revenue collection.

The revenue under the Ryotwari system was not permanently fixed but was periodically revised (usually every 20-30 years). This system eliminated the Zamindars as intermediaries but placed the burden of direct revenue payment and the risk of crop failure squarely on the peasant.

130. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Permanent Settle

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Permanent Settlement ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Permanent Settlement vested landownership rights in the Zamindar” option2=”The Permanent Settlement continued to pay attention to the customary occupancy rights of peasants” option3=”The burden of the high revenue assessment was shifted to the peasants under the Permanent Settlement” option4=”The condition of the actual cultivators of the land declined under Permanent Settlement” correct=”option2″]

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The Permanent Settlement, introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis, explicitly ignored the customary occupancy rights of the peasants. It vested ownership rights in the Zamindars (landlords).

The Permanent Settlement created a new class of landlords (Zamindars) who were given proprietary rights over land in exchange for a fixed revenue payment to the state, largely disregarding the traditional rights of cultivators.

Under the Permanent Settlement, the revenue demand was fixed at a high rate. Zamindars, in turn, extracted high rents from the peasants, leading to their impoverishment and decline in condition. If Zamindars failed to pay the fixed revenue, their land could be confiscated and sold.