Who introduced the term state for the first time?
- Karl Marx
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Jean Bodin
The term ‘State’ in its modern sense was first used by Machiavelli. The State consists of four elements. These are (a) the people; (b) the territory; (c) the government and (d) sovereignty.
Who was the Constitutional Advisor of the Constituent Assembly?
- Dr. Sachinand Sinha
- Dr. B.N. Rau
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- H.C. Mukherjee
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau CIE was an Indian civil servant, jurist, diplomat and statesman known for his key role in drafting the Constitution of India. He was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
In case a State emergency is declared, it needs Parliamentary approval after every _____.
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
State emergency is imposed for an initial period of six months and can last for a maximum period of three years with repeated parliamentary approval every six months.
Which of the following activities is also referred to as the 'Gold Collar' profession?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Quinary
- Quaternary
Quinary activities are services that focus on the creation, re-arrangement, and interpretation of new and existing ideas; data interpretation, and the use and evaluation of new technologies. Gold Collar Worker: Refers to highly-skilled knowledgeable people such as doctors, lawyers, scientists, and also young, low-wage workers who also get parental support.
Which act completely ended the commercial trade monopoly of the East India Company?
- Charter Act of 1853
- Charter Act of 1833
- Charter Act of 1813
- Government of India Act, 1858
The charter Act of 1853 abolished East India Company's Monopoly of Indian trade. Under the government of India Act 1858, the British parliament took the responsibility for ruling India directly.
