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Identify the incorrect statements-  A. Jacques Derrida wrote the book 'Specters of Marx'.  B. Deendayal Upadhyay opposed the idea of I
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Identify the incorrect statements- 
A. Jacques Derrida wrote the book 'Specters of Marx'. 
B. Deendayal Upadhyay opposed the idea of Integral Humanism. 
C. Federalism was borrowed by the framers of Indian Constitution from British Constitution. 
D. Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan, 
E. Panchayati Raj system in India provided 45% reservation for women. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.

A, B, C, D Only

B.

B, C, D, E Only

C.

B, C, E Only

D.

A. B, C, D, E

Correct option is C


The incorrect statements under option (c) are:
· B: Deendayal Upadhyay did not oppose the idea of Integral Humanism. In fact, he authored and advocated this philosophy, which calls for a synthesis of materialism and spirituality, aiming for the holistic development of humans and society.
· C: Federalism in the Indian Constitution was not borrowed from the British Constitution. In fact, the British system is a unitary system, while India's federal structure was influenced by the Government of India Act, 1935 and other constitutions such as those of Canada and Australia.
· E: The Panchayati Raj system provides 33% reservation for women, not 45%. This quota applies to seats in rural local government institutions and aims to empower women at the grassroots level.
Correct Statements:
· A: Jacques Derrida indeed wrote 'Specters of Marx' in 1993, exploring the legacy of Karl Marx in the context of post-Cold War capitalism and political thought.
· D: Asif Ali Zardari is not the current President of Pakistan. He was President from 2008 to 2013. The current President (as of 2024) is Arif Alvi.
Information Booster:
1. Integral Humanism: Conceptualized by Deendayal Upadhyay, it emphasizes a balanced approach between individual and societal needs, rejecting both extreme individualism and collectivism.
2. Federalism in India: While influenced by the Government of India Act, 1935, India's federal structure was shaped by the examples of Canada's division of powers and Australia’s federal system, with a strong central government.
3. Reservation for women in Panchayati Raj: The 73rd Amendment provides for 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions, though some states have extended this to 50%.
4. Asif Ali Zardari: Former President of Pakistan (2008-2013) and co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He is the husband of the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
5. Specters of Marx: Derrida's work reflects on Marxism after the fall of communism, discussing the persistent relevance of Marxist thought.

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