31: Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as `Arab Spring originally started from
(a) Egypt
(b) Lebanon
(c) Syria
(d) Tunisia
32: Consider the following activities indulged in by a candidate during an election campaign :
1. Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote
2. Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion
3. False character assassination of other candidates
4. Propagation and glorification of sati
Which of these constitute the corrupt practices ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
33: Democracy exists in India. Government is run by the elected representatives of the people. For proper functioning of this system:
(a) One should cast vote in elections
(b) One must be prompt in paying taxes
(c) One must be good to himself and to the society
(d) None of these
34: Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the `Arctic Council?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 3 and 5
35: Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this ?
I. No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term.
II. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Explanation:
As per Article 156, the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. He can resign his office, or can be removed from his office by President at any time. So, statement 1 is false.
Provided that a Governor shall, not withstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office. So, statement 2 is false.