Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET August 2024 Political Science
With reference to the Indian political system, consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. One salient feature of the Indian political system is the combination of centralisation and decentralisation
- 2. The Indian political system throughout the British period was very much dominated by religion
- 3. In the Indian political system the real executive power is with the President
- 4. The government system is based on three organs, Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
- 5. The bureaucracy plays a minimalistic role in the government system
A1 & 2 only
B1, 2 & 3 only
C1, 2 & 4 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 & 4 only — The correct statements are the mix of centralisation and decentralisation, the religious colouring of British-era politics and the three organs of government, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
Explanation
★The correct statements are the mix of centralisation and decentralisation, the religious colouring of British-era politics and the three organs of government, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
★The Indian Constitution combines a strong centre with decentralisation through Panchayati Raj and municipal bodies.
★British colonial policies like separate electorates gave politics a religious colouring.
★The government rests on the legislature, executive and judiciary with checks and balances.
★Real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, not the President.
★The bureaucracy plays a major, not minimal, role in governance and administration.
★So the statements about the President and the bureaucracy are incorrect.
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