Communal Representation means:

Related Mcqs:

1. Communal representation pre-supposes the existence of: _________?

   A. A Joint electorate
   B. Separate electorates
   C. Reservation of seats
   D. There can be both joint as well as separate electorates

2. System of communal representation in legislative bodies in, India was introduced with the Government of India Act:

   A. 1862
   B. 1892
   C. 1909
   D. 1919
   E. 1935

3. Who of the following said “All true and democratic representation is functional representation. The omni-competent parliament is unsuitable to any really democratic country’?

   A. G.D.H. Cole
   B. Rousseau
   C. Karl Marx
   D. J.S.Mill
   E. Herbert Spencer

4. Proportional representation primarily aims at giving representation to:

   A. Religious minority
   B. Linguistic majority
   C. Caste majority
   D. Minorities in societies

5. Proportional Representation is a method of representation which:

   A. Provides votes to the people keeping in view their property
   B. Provides extra votes to the educated people
   C. Provides representation to all the political parties
   D. Provides representation to each group of party in proportion to its voting strength

6. Separate communal electorate systems aimed at securing the interest of:__________?

   A. Scheduled castes
   B. Religious minorities
   C. Scheduled tribes
   D. None of These

7. Communal Award of Lord MacDonald was given in the year:

   A. 1929
   B. 1930
   C. 1931
   D. 1932
   E. 1933

8. Minority representation means

   A. Representation to persons below the age of about hood, so that they may be able to protect the interests of the minors
   B. Representation to the various minorities present in a state
   C. Representation to propertied classes which form a minority of the total community
   D. None of the above

9. Territorial Representation means:

   A. Election of representatives on the basis of an area or locality
   B. Election of the representatives on the basis of their profession
   C. Election of the representatives by various local government institutions
   D. Election of representatives who own land

10. Functional Representation means: _________?

    A. Representation of government functionaries
    B. Representation on vocational basis
    C. The functions of the representatives are well defined
    D. The representatives are free to function as they like