InterviewSolution
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Which Act provided for the provisions of Federal system in India? |
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Answer» 1935 act provided for the provisions of Federal system in India. |
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Why did Gandhiji decided to ‘fast untodeath’ ? |
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Answer» Gandhiji opposed separate electorate for untouchables and decided to ‘fast untodeath’. |
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When was Poona Pact signed? |
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Answer» Poona Pact was signed on 24th September 1932. |
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How many members were nominated by the rulers of the Princely States? |
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Answer» 125 members were nominated by the rulers of the princely States. |
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What was the total strength of Council of States? |
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Answer» The total strength of Council of States was 260. |
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What was the total strength of the Federal Assembly? |
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Answer» The total strength of the Federal Assembly was 375. |
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What was the term of Federal Assembly? |
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Answer» The term of Federal Assembly was 5 years. |
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Who was authorized to act upon transferred subjects? |
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Answer» Governor General was authorized to act upon transferred subjects. |
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What is Dyarchy ? |
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Answer» Dual government in the British Provinces is called Dyarchy. |
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State one of the reforms of the Act of 1909. |
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Answer» Providing separate electorate to the Muslims was one of the reforms of the act of 1909. |
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Mention one of the reforms of Montagu-Chelmsford Report. |
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Answer» Introducing Dyarchy in the British Provinces was one of the reforms of Montagu-Chelmsford Report. |
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What is the meaning of Appellate Jurisdiction? |
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Answer» The citizens can appeal over the decisions of the High Courts, it is called Appellate Jurisdiction. |
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What is the meaning of Original Jurisdiction? |
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Answer» The authority to decide the disputes between the centre and the provinces is called Original Jurisdiction. |
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Which country holds world’s largest democracy? |
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Answer» India holds world’s largest democracy. |
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What is the meaning of Advisory Jurisdiction? |
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Answer» Advising the Governor General on any point of law is called Advisory Jurisdiction. |
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When were the first general elections held? |
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Answer» The first general elections were held during October 1951 to February 1952. |
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Which new state was created in 2014? |
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Answer» Telangana state was created in 2014. |
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When was the States Reorganization Committee (SRC) formed? |
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Answer» The States Reorganization Committee was formed in 1953. |
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Name any two leaders of Indian Freedom Movement. |
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Answer» The two leaders of Indian Freedom Movement are Dadabhai Naoroji and Gopala Krishna Gokhale. |
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Who was the first Chief Justice of Federal Court? |
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Answer» Sir Maurice Gwyer was the first Chief Justice of Federal Court. |
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Name any two ideals of National Movement that are in the Indian Constitution. |
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Answer» Civil liberties and self-reliant economy are the two ideals of National Movement that are in the Indian Constitution. |
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Name any two challenges that India faced after Independence. |
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Answer» Economic backwardness and poverty are the two challenges that India faced after Independence. |
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What is Mount Batten Plan? |
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Answer» The agreement between Congress and Muslim League on the basis of partition and the Princely States can have liberty to join with India or Pakistan or to remain independent. |
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Write any two proposals of Sir Stafford Cripps. |
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Answer» 1. Formation of Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution after the 2nd World War. 2. Providing Dominion status to India. |
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State any two recommendations of Cabinet Mission. |
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Answer» 1. Formation of Constituent Assembly with 389 members. 2. Formation of Interim Government with the support of all political parties. |
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Which state was formed first on the basis of language and when? |
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Answer» Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1953 on the basis of language. |
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How many days and sessions did the first Loksabha meet? |
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Answer» The first Loksabha met 14 sessions in 667 davs. |
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As per the Act of 1956 how many States and Union Territories were formed? |
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Answer» 14 States and 6 Union Territories were formed as per the Act of 1956. |
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Explain the distribution of powers among states in the Act of 1935. |
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Answer» It divided legislative, powders between the Central and Provincial legislatures. There was a three fold division. 1. Federal list: It consisted of 59 subjects like External Affairs, Currency, Defence etc., over which the Federal Legislature had legislative powers. 2. Provincial list: It consisted of 54 subjects like Police. Education etc., over which Provincial Legislature had jurisdiction. 3. Concurrent list: It consisted of 36 subjects like Criminal law, Civil Procedure, Marriage and Divorce etc. over which both the Federal and Provincial Legislatures had competence. 4. The Residuary powers were vested with the Governor General. |
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Explain the contents of white paper after Round Table Conferences. |
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Answer» The outcome of Round Table Conference are as follows:-
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Who are the signitaries of Poona Pact? |
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Answer» Gandhiji and Dr.B.R. Ambedkar are the signitaries of Poona Pact. |
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