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Polity Practice Quiz 97
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Q1.What did the adoption of universal adult franchise aim to bring according to Shri A.K. Ayyar's remark?
Explanation: The text quotes: 'the introduction of democratic government on the basis of adult suffrage will bring enlightenment and promote the well-being, the standard of life, the comfort, and the decent living of the common man.'
Q2.What does the term 'State' refer to?
Explanation: The State on the other hand refers to a political institution that represents a sovereign people who occupy a definite territory.
Q3.What is the role of 'Government'?
Explanation: Government is responsible for administering and enforcing laws.
Q4.Which of the following is NOT a part of the State?
Explanation: The text distinguishes State from government, stating that government is one part of the State, but the State refers to more than just the government.
Q5.What does the Constitution of India guarantee for all citizens?
Explanation: Constitution of India guarantees universal adult suffrage for all citizens.
Q6.What are the three organs of government?
Explanation: According to the Constitution, there are three organs of government. These are the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
Q7.What does the legislature refer to?
Explanation: The legislature refers to our elected representatives.
Q8.What is the function of the executive?
Explanation: The executive is a smaller group of people who are responsible for implementing laws and running the government.
Q9.What does the judiciary refer to?
Explanation: The judiciary, of which you will read more in Unit 3 of this book, refers to the system of courts in this country.
Q10.Why does the Constitution provide for separation of powers among the three organs of government?
Explanation: In order to prevent the misuse of power by any one branch of government, the Constitution says that each of these organs should exercise different powers.
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