11). Assertion (A) : In India political parties which formed the government represent the majority of seats secured in the elections to the House of the People at the Centre and the Legislative Assemblies in the States but not the Majority of votes.
Reason (R ) : The elections based on the majority vote system decided the result on the basis of relative majority of votes secured.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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12). Assertion (A) : The Constitution of India has made the President the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces.
Reason (R ) : Democracy maintains civilian supremacy over the military force.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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13). Assertion (A) : Only those parties that are recognised as national parties can contest in elections for Parliament.
Reason (R ) : Recognition to a political party as a national party is accorded by the Election Commission.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false but R is true |
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14). Assertion (A) : If the budget presented to the Rajya Sabha is not passed within the stipulated period, the budget proposals are not affected.
Reason (R ) : In financial matters, the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false but R is true |
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15). Assertion (A) : The Indian Constitution is the bulkiest Constitution in the world, about five times the size of the Constitution of U.S.A.
Reason (R ) : The fathers of the Constitution wanted to include all good elements from about four score Constitutions of the free world at that time and special clauses have been provided for laying down the Fundamental Right, Directive Principles, rules for elections, a list of national languages and details about the conduct of the government.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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16). Assertion (A) : Any individual affected due to the violation of any of the Directive Principles cannot move the court.
Reason (R ) : The Directive Principles are not justiciable.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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17). Assertion (A) : Panchayat Raj institutions were set up to decentralise planning to village level.
Reason (R ) : Village Panchayats are in a better position to have a proper appreciation of their development needs.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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18). Assertion (A) : There are limitations on the Legislative authority of the State Legislature.
Reason (R ) : Certain bills on the State List can be introduced in the State Legislature only with the President's approval.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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19). Assertion (A) : In India, the Judiciary is independent of the Executive.
Reason (R ) : Judiciary favours the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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20). Assertion (A) : India has a parliamentary system of government.
Reason (R ) : Indian Parliament is bicameral.
| A). Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B). Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C). A is true but R is false |
| D). A is false bur R is true |
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