Higher Education System - Higher Education Systems Section 1
26. Who administers the Union Territories?
- Option : A
- Explanation :
The Union Territories are administered by the President through Administrators appointed by him. These Administrators act as representatives of the President and carry out executive functions, as UTs are directly governed by the Central Government. This setup ensures that governance in UTs is centrally controlled and streamlined.
Option A: The President through the Administrators appointed by him
Correct; Union Territories are centrally administered via appointed officials.Option B: The Prime Minister of India
Incorrect; the Prime Minister does not directly administer UTs.Option C: The Law Minister, Government of India
Incorrect; the Law Minister handles legal affairs, not UT administration.Option D: The Attorney-General of India
Incorrect; the Attorney-General advises the government on legal matters.
27. Directive Principles of State Policy aim at:
- Option : D
- Explanation :
The Directive Principles aim to establish a just and equitable society by promoting social and economic democracy. They guide the State in formulating policies to ensure welfare, reduce inequality, and support the underprivileged, thereby forming the base for genuine democracy in the country.
Option A: ensuring individual liberty
Incorrect; liberty is ensured through Fundamental Rights, not Directive Principles.Option B: ensuring and strengthening the country's independence
Incorrect; national independence is not the direct aim of Directive Principles.Option C: protecting the depressed classes
Incorrect; while they aim for welfare, this is not the sole purpose.Option D: providing social and economic base for genuine democracy in the country
Correct; this is the comprehensive aim of the Directive Principles.
28. Usually a Gram Panchayat is not responsible for:
- Option : C
- Explanation :
Gram Panchayats typically handle local infrastructure, sanitation, and agricultural promotion. However, financing agriculturists is mainly the responsibility of cooperative banks and financial institutions, not the Panchayat directly.
Option A: construction of village roads and tanks
Incorrect; this is a core duty of Panchayats.Option B: sanitation, maternity and child welfare
Incorrect; these are also typical Panchayat responsibilities.Option C: financing of agriculturists
Correct; this is beyond the usual scope of Gram Panchayat duties.Option D: agricultural production
Incorrect; Panchayats support this through local initiatives.
29. What does the Panchayati Raj System signify?
- Option : C
- Explanation :
The Panchayati Raj System in India is a three-tier system of local self-governance, comprising Village Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis at the block level, and Zila Parishads at the district level. This structure aims to decentralize administration and empower rural communities.
Option A: single-tier structure of local Government
Incorrect; Panchayati Raj has three levels, not one.Option B: double-tier system of self Government
Incorrect; it's not limited to two tiers.Option C: Three-tier structure of local Govt. at the village, block and district level
Correct; this is the structure as defined in the Constitution.Option D: None of these
Incorrect; correct description is provided in option C.
- Option : B
- Explanation :
Herbart's five-stage system is a classical model for delivering knowledge-based lessons. The stages are: Preparation, Presentation, Comparison, Generalization, and Application. This method ensures logical progression and better retention.
Option A: Glover's Scheme is used
Incorrect; not commonly associated with knowledge lessons.Option B: Herbart's five-stage system is used
Correct; this pedagogical method is widely used for structuring lessons.Option C: Garry's scheme is used
Incorrect; not relevant in this context.Option D: none of these
Incorrect; Herbart's method is the correct pedagogical approach.
