UKPCS Prelims and Mains Notes-UKPSC Test Series
The President acquires the following extraordinary powers when the President’s Rule is imposed in a state: He can take up the functions of the state government and powers vested in the governor or any other executive authority in the state. He can declare that the powers of the state legislature are to be exercised by … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the consequences of presidential rule.
Gandhi returned to India in January 1915. His efforts in South Africa were well known not only among the educated but also among the masses. Gandhi was requested by Rajkumar Shukla, a local man, to look into the problems of the farmers in context of indigo planters of Champaran in Bihar. The European planters had … Read more DMPQ- Champaran satyagrah was the first movement which showed the first glimpse of Gandhian way of protest. Elucidate.
. Sardar Patel handled effectively the integration of the princely states with his diplomatic skills and foresightedness. The problem of amalgamating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India was difficult and delicate. But it was essential to save India from balkanization, once the Paramountcy of British crown would lapse. Sardar Patel took charge of … Read more DMPQ- Analyze the important role played by Sardar Patel in the unification of India after independence.
. NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the role to co-ordinate ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ (called as SDGs). Moving ahead from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), SDGs have been evolved through a long inclusive process for achievement during 2016-2030. The SDGs cover 17 goals and 169 related targets resolved in … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the importance of Niti Aayog in developing plans and policies for continous growth and development of India.
. The Constitution defines the territorial limits of the legislative powers vested in the Centre and the states in the following way: The Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India. The territory of India includes the states, the union territories, and any other area for the time … Read more DMPQ- . Describe the territorial extent of Centre and state legislative powers.
The British government, not prepared to part with or even share its power with the Indians, once again resorted to the policy of ‘carrot and stick’. The carrot was represented by the insubstantial Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, while measures such as the Rowlatt Act represented the stick. The reforms had many drawbacks: Franchise was very limited. The … Read more DMPQ- Critically evaluate the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
The Nagara style or Prasada style has become quite popular in North India. In this style, it is common to build a temple on a stone platform and unlike South Indian temples, these temples don’t have boundary walls or gateways. Earlier, there was only one shikhara built but as time passed, the complexities also increased … Read more DMPQ- . What do you understand by the Nagar Style of temple Architecture? How is it different from the Dravidan Style?
Financial inclusion involves the availability of sustainable, useful financial products and services for all business and individuals, regardless of company size or individual net worth. It makes financial services such as banking, insurance, equity, etc. available equally to all, without discrimination. Universal access to banking facilities for all households across the country through a bank … Read more DMPQ- “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has been important milestone in the journey of financial inclusion in India.” Give the arguments in favour of the statement.
The federal features of the Constitution of India are explained below: Dual Political structure The Constitution establishes a dual polity consisting the Union at the Centre and the states at the periphery. Each is endowed with sovereign powers to be exercised in the field assigned to them respectively by the Constitution. Written Constitution The Constitution … Read more DMPQ- Throw light on the federal features enshrined in the constitution of India.
The Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress, presided over by a Moderate, Ambika Charan Majumdar, finally readmitted the Extremists led by Tilak to the Congress fold. Various factors facilitated this reunion: Old controversies had become meaningless now. Both the Moderates and the Extremists realised that the split had led to political inactivity. Annie Besant … Read more DMPQ- . Comment on the significance of Lucknow session of Indian national congress in the Indian freedom movement.