1. Centralized Power: The entire power of governance lies with the central government, which makes all important laws and decisions. Uniform Administration: There is a single constitution and the same set of laws applies throughout the country. Limited Local Role: Provincial or local governments functiRead more

    1. Centralized Power: The entire power of governance lies with the central government, which makes all important laws and decisions.
    2. Uniform Administration: There is a single constitution and the same set of laws applies throughout the country.
    3. Limited Local Role: Provincial or local governments function as administrative units to carry out central policies and have no independent powers.
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  2. Answer: (C) A is true but R is false. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender and requires equal wages for equal work. Reason is misguided; physical capability is not a lawful basis for wage difference. Such notions violate constitutional equality and labRead more

    Answer: (C) A is true but R is false. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender and requires equal wages for equal work. Reason is misguided; physical capability is not a lawful basis for wage difference. Such notions violate constitutional equality and labour laws; employers cannot reduce women’s pay citing physical strength or social prejudices anywhere today.

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  3. The correct answer is (c) 22. According to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, there are 22 officially recognized languages. These include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and others. Hence, Anita can appear for her Central Government eRead more

    The correct answer is (c) 22.
    According to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, there are 22 officially recognized languages. These include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and others. Hence, Anita can appear for her Central Government examination in any of these 22 languages, ensuring linguistic diversity and equal opportunity for candidates across India.

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  4. The building shown is the European Parliament, one of the most important institutions of the European Union. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it symbolizes democratic representation across EU nations. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet here to discuss, amend and pass EU laws, ensuring coopeRead more

    The building shown is the European Parliament, one of the most important institutions of the European Union. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it symbolizes democratic representation across EU nations. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet here to discuss, amend and pass EU laws, ensuring cooperation and unity among member countries while protecting citizens’ interests. Option (a) European Parliament in Brussels is correct.

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  5. The correct answer is (d) because Belgium’s community government does not enjoy administrative powers. Instead, it manages cultural, linguistic and educational affairs of specific communities—Dutch, French and German-speaking. The Belgium model includes equal representation of ministers, division ofRead more

    The correct answer is (d) because Belgium’s community government does not enjoy administrative powers. Instead, it manages cultural, linguistic and educational affairs of specific communities—Dutch, French and German-speaking. The Belgium model includes equal representation of ministers, division of powers between levels of government and a separate government for Brussels, but it never grants administrative authority to community governments.

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