Polity Practice Quiz 90

Q1.Under which Act was a new Supreme Court established in 1773?

A. Regulating Act of 1773 B. Pitt's India Act of 1784 C. Charter Act of 1813 D. Government of India Act of 1858

Q2.What was the court of appeal set up at Calcutta under the Regulating Act of 1773 called?

A. Supreme Court B. Sadar Nizamat Adalat C. Collectorate D. High Court

Q3.What was the main job of the Collector in an Indian district under colonial rule?

A. To command the army B. To collect revenue and taxes and maintain law and order C. To compile legal digests D. To preside over the Supreme Court

Q4.What legal rights do women have today that they did not have two hundred years ago?

A. Women can vote and stand for elections B. Women can own property C. Women can choose their husbands D. Women can work outside home

Q5.Which of the following was NOT a demand of the early Congress mentioned in the text?

A. Separation of the judiciary from the executive B. Repeal of the Arms Act C. Freedom of speech and expression D. Immediate independence from British rule

Q6.What is the most prevalent definition of secularism as given in Chapter 2?

A. separation between Religion and the State B. integration of Religion and the State C. state endorsement of a single religion D. government control over religious institutions

Q7.How is the term 'Arbitrary' defined in the given text?

A. When nothing is fixed and is instead left to one’s judgment or choice B. A goal or a principle in its most excellent or perfect form C. The practice of illegal buying and selling of different commodities across national borders D. The cruel and unjust use of power or authority

Q8.What is the most prevalent definition of secularism?

A. Separation between Religion and the State B. Freedom of religion for all individuals C. State intervention in religious affairs D. Equality between all religions

Q9.How many storyboards are used in Chapter 1 to illustrate constitutive principles?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

Q10.What is the first reason given for the importance of separation between Religion and State?

A. To prevent intra-religious domination B. To prevent inter-religious domination C. To promote religious freedom D. To ensure state neutrality

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Polity Practice Quiz 90