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1. Consider the following statements 1. Nations are culturally homogenous groups of people larger than a single tribe. 2. State is a self governing political entity. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. A train of 24 carriages, each carriage of 60 m length with an engine of 60 m length is running at a speed of 60 km\ph. The time in which the train will cross the bridge measuring 1.5 km in length is…. (a) 3 min (b) 4 min (c) 2 min (d) 3 min 40 sec
3. Which of the following is correct about important features of democracy? 1. Rule of law 2. Independent judiciary 3. Individual rights Select the correct answer using following codes: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) Only 2 (d) 1,2 and 3 4. Walking 5/6 of its usual speed, a train is 10 minutes late. Find its usual time to cover the journey? (a) 20 min (b) 50 min (c) 60 min (d) 40 min 5. With reference to common wealth citizenship of India. Which of the following statements is true? 1. Every person of common wealth country enjoys status of citizenship of India. 2. Any person who rendered distinguished service in philosophy, science, literature, arts, world peace can acquire citizenship of India through naturalization. Codes: (a) Only1 (b) Only2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS 1. (c) Nation and state are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. A state is usually a division of federal state such as states of India. A state is self governing political entity. Nations are culturally homogenous groups of people which share a common language, institutions, religion, and historical experience. 2. (a)  3. (d) Rule of law is a basic feature of all modern constitutional democracies. Rule of law means absence of arbitrary power on the part of government, no one is above the law, and constitution is not the source but the consequence of rights of individuals. Rule of law implies separation of powers, since the fusion of powers in one authority leads to dictatorship and absolutism. 4. (b)  5. (b) The Commonwealth of Nations, 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. Every common wealth country enjoys status of common wealth citizenship of India. The condition for acquiring citizenship through naturalisation can be waived if in the opinion of central government, the applicant is a person who rendered distinguished service in philosophy, science, literature, arts, and world peace can acquire citizenship of India through naturalization.  


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