56. Who among the following developed the notion of “Development as Freedom”?
(A) Immanuel Wallerstein
(B) Andre Gunder Frank
(C) Samir Amin
(D) Amrtya Sen
Answer:
(D) Amrtya Sen
Explanation:
Development as Freedom is a highly influential 1999 book by the Nobel Prize-winning Indian economist Amartya Sen, arguing that human freedom is both the primary end and principal means of development.
57. Who among the following appoints the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament?
(A) Union Minister of Finance
(B) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
(C) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer:
(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), conventionally a member of the opposition, is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
58. In which one of the following countries certain methods of direct democracy are practiced?
(A) India
(B) Switzerland
(C) Australia
(D) United States of America
Answer:
(B) Switzerland
Explanation:
Switzerland is famous globally for its system of direct democracy, allowing citizens to propose legislative initiatives and vote on policy referendums at federal, cantonal, and municipal levels.
59. Who among the following is associated with Chipko Movement?
(A) R.P Bahuguna
(B) Rita Bahuguna
(C) Sunderlal Bahuguna
(D) Sunderlal Patwa
Answer:
(C) Sunderlal Bahuguna
Explanation:
Sunderlal Bahuguna was a legendary Indian eco-activist and a pivotal leader of the Chipko movement, famous for fighting to preserve forests in the Himalayas.
60. Which one of the following writs is issued by the Courts for release of a person who is unlawfully detained?
(A) Qua Warranto
(B) Prohibition
(C) Habeas Corpus
(D) Certiorari
Answer:
(C) Habeas Corpus
Explanation:
The writ of Habeas Corpus (Latin for “you shall have the body”) is a fundamental legal recourse used to bring a prisoner or detainee before the court to determine if their imprisonment is lawful.
