question_answer 1)
The President takes an oath before taking office in the presence of Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is not available, he takes the oath in the presence of the
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Vice-President done
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B)
Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court done
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C)
Attorney-General done
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D)
Election Commissioner done
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question_answer 2)
___ elects the Vice-President?
A)
Electoral college which elects the President done
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B)
Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha done
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C)
college consisting of members of Parliament done
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D)
Members of Parliament in a joint meeting done
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question_answer 3)
Candidate for Vice-presidential election must possess the qualifications prescribed for a Presidential candidate except that he must be:
A)
a citizen of India done
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over 35 years of age done
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C)
hold no office of profit under the Government done
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D)
Qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha done
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question_answer 4)
A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after 14 days' notice signed by
A)
not less than 50 members of the House done
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B)
not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House done
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C)
not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House done
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D)
at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha. done
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question_answer 5)
If a resolution impeaching the President is passed, the President is considered to have been removed
A)
from the date on which the resolution is passed done
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B)
when the Chief Justice of India passes such an order done
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C)
notification in the Gazette of India done
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D)
once a new incumbent is elected done
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question_answer 6)
_______powers are exercised both by the President and the Governors?
A)
Power to pardon a sentence by court martial done
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B)
Power to remit a sentence in an offence relating to matters on the State List done
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C)
Power to commute a death sentence done
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D)
Power to remit a sentence by court martial done
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question_answer 7)
Legislative powers of the President EXCLUDES the power to :
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summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament done
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B)
call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve deadlocks done
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C)
nominate 12 members to the Lok Sabha done
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D)
address either House at any time done
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question_answer 8)
An ordinance promulgated by the President:
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has an indefinite life done
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B)
effective only if the Lok Sabha is dissolved done
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C)
must be laid before the Parliament when it meets done
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D)
is a parallel power of legislation available to the President even when Parliament is in session done
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question_answer 9)
______ requires previous sanction of the President for introducing legislation
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Money bill done
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B)
Bill affecting taxation in which States are interested done
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C)
State bills imposing restrictions upon freedom of trades done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 10)
If the President returns a bill to the legislature for reconsideration:
A)
a re-passage of the bill by two-thirds majority forces him to give his assent done
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B)
a re-passage of the bill by a majority will make him give an assent done
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C)
joint sitting of the parliament is needed to pass the bill. done
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D)
legislature must accept the amendments proposed by the President done
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question_answer 11)
If the Chairman of Rajya Sabha becomes acting President, his duties as a Chairman are performed by
A)
Continues as Chairman done
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B)
A newly elected Chairman done
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C)
Deputy Chairman done
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D)
Member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman done
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question_answer 12)
President may send the advice received from the Council of Ministers back for reconsideration. This power can be exercised by him
A)
Once done
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B)
Twice done
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C)
Thrice done
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D)
Unlimited number of times done
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question_answer 13)
Military powers of the President EXCLUDES
A)
Supreme command of the armed forces done
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B)
President's power to declare war or peace is subject to control by the Parliament done
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C)
President needs the sanction of Parliament to approve training and maintaining of armed forces done
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D)
President is independent of all legislative control done
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question_answer 14)
President does NOT APPOINT the
A)
Finance Commission done
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Planning Commission done
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C)
Commission on Official Languages done
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D)
UPSC done
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question_answer 15)
Post of the Prime Minister of India:
A)
is based on conventions done
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B)
has been created by the Parliament done
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C)
has been created by the Constitution done
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D)
is less powerful than that of the President done
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question_answer 16)
In case of resignation or death of the Prime Minister
A)
Council of Ministers is dissolved done
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B)
General elections are held done
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C)
Cabinet elects another leader done
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D)
Lok Sabha is dissolved done
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question_answer 17)
Prime Minister holds his office during the pleasure of the President but can continue if he enjoys the confidence of the
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Electorate done
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B)
Lok Sabha done
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C)
Party to which he belongs done
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D)
Parliament done
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question_answer 18)
In parliamentary democracy the
A)
Executive controls the Legislature done
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Executive and Legislature are separate done
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C)
Judiciary controls both legislature and Executive done
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D)
Legislature controls the Executive done
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question_answer 19)
According to the Constitution
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Prime minister allocates work amongst ministers based on specific guidelines done
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B)
Number of ministers, including the prime minister should not be more than 15% of total number of members of Lok Sabha done
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C)
a member of either House of Parliament from any political party who is disqualified under the, Anti-Defection Act appointed a minister during that term even if elected again done
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D)
all of the above are correct done
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question_answer 20)
If an unqualified or disqualified person attends and votes in either house of the Parliament
A)
he is prosecuted and jailed done
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B)
he is fined Rs. 500 per day of his silting done
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C)
he may be imprisoned done
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D)
Nothing can be done done
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question_answer 21)
Money Bill
A)
cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha done
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B)
has to be certified by the President done
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C)
can be amended by the Council of States done
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D)
both [a] and [b] done
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question_answer 22)
Amendments cannot be put up in either House to
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Annual Financial Statement done
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B)
Appropriation Bill done
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C)
Demand for grants done
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D)
Any of the above done
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question_answer 23)
Privileges of the members of Parliament include:
A)
Freedom from arrest in all cases done
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B)
Freedom of attendance as witness if Parliament is in session done
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C)
Total freedom of speech done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 24)
Parliament does not have the power to remove:
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Comptroller and Auditor General done
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B)
Supreme Court Judges done
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C)
Chairman of UPSC done
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D)
High Court Judges done
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question_answer 25)
_____ is not a Financial Committee of the Parliament
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Public Accounts Committee done
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B)
Estimates Committee done
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C)
Committee on Public Under-takings done
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D)
Rules Committee done
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question_answer 26)
Members of Rajya Sabha are:
A)
Elected indirectly done
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B)
All are nominated done
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C)
Elected both directly and indirectly done
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D)
Elected by members of State Legislative assemblies and Legislative Councils done
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question_answer 27)
A dissolution does not affect:
A)
A bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha and is with Lok Sabha the President calls upon it to do so done
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B)
Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority that it is necessary in national interest done
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C)
Speaker certifies the need done
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D)
There is a national emergency done
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question_answer 28)
Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State List if:
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The President calls upon it to do so done
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Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority that it is necessary in national interest done
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C)
Speaker certifies the need done
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D)
There is a national emergency done
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question_answer 29)
A No-Confidence Motion:
A)
is expressed against an individual minister or council of ministers done
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B)
no grounds are needed. done
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C)
100 members' have to support it done
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D)
always against the Prime Minister done
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question_answer 30)
_____ ensures that no unauthorized money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State.
A)
Public Accounts Committee done
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B)
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India done
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C)
Finance Commission done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 31)
If the Prime Minister of India Belonged to the Upper House of Parliament
A)
he will not vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion done
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B)
he will not speak on the budget in the Rajya Sabha done
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C)
he can make statements only in the Lok Sabha done
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D)
he has to become a member of the Lower House within 6 months after being sworn as the Prime Minister done
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question_answer 32)
Which duty is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A)
Expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India done
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B)
Expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts done
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C)
Trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts done
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D)
Receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that public revenue is lodged in the exchequer done
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question_answer 33)
Parliament can legislate for the country or part of it for implementation of international treaties. For this consent of all the:
A)
States is required done
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B)
State/States concerned needs to be taken done
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C)
Legislation has to be ratified by at least half of the States of India done
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D)
No consent is required done
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question_answer 34)
Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period?
A)
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan done
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B)
Varahagiri Venkatagiri done
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C)
Giani Zail Singh done
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D)
Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma done
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question_answer 35)
Which one of the following devices calls the attention of minister towards a matter of public importance?
A)
Half-an-hour discussion done
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B)
Calling attention notice done
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C)
Short duration discussion done
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D)
Adjournment motion done
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question_answer 36)
Which of the following is not a condition of admissibility of cut motions in the Parliament?
A)
It should not make suggestions for the amendment of existing laws. done
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B)
It should not relate to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. done
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C)
It should relate to more than one demand. done
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D)
It should not raise a question of privilege. done
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question_answer 37)
Which of the following statements about President's ordinance- making power is not correct?
A)
It is co-extensive with legislative power of Parliament. done
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B)
Laid down in Article 123. done
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C)
Shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the reassembly of the Parliament. done
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D)
Cannot be withdrawn at any time by the President. done
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question_answer 38)
The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:
A)
Members of Parliament and state legislatures done
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B)
Elected members of Parliament and state legislatures done
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C)
Elected members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies done
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D)
Elected members of Lok Sabha and members of Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies done
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question_answer 39)
Disqualification on grounds of defection for a member of Parliament will not apply
A)
in case of a split in the original political party to which he is elected done
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B)
if he has voluntarily given up his membership of a political party done
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C)
if the abstains from voting in the house contrary to the direction of the political party done
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D)
if a nominated member of a house joins a political party after 6 months done
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question_answer 40)
The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in
A)
approving a proclamation of emergency done
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B)
the creation and abolition of states done
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C)
the election of the Vice-President done
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D)
authorizing Parliament to legislate on a subject in the state list done
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question_answer 41)
The Vice-President of India can be removed from the office
A)
by a resolution initiated in the council of states and approved by the Lok Sabha done
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B)
by a resolution in the Lok Sabha agreed by the council of states done
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C)
by a resolution adopted by the two house meeting in a joint session done
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D)
by following a formal process of impeachment done
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question_answer 42)
According to Art. 81 of the Constitution, as amended by the 87th Amendment, the population figures to be considered for dividing each state into territorial constituencies for Lok Sabha elections are of __ census
A)
1971 done
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B)
2001 done
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C)
1991 done
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D)
2011 done
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question_answer 43)
The amendment of the Constitution can be initiated in
A)
the Lok Sabha only done
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B)
the Rajya Sabha only done
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C)
the Legislative Assemblies of states done
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D)
either house of the Parliament done
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question_answer 44)
When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha whose recommendation is necessary?
A)
Lok Sabha Speaker done
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B)
Union Finance Minister done
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C)
Leader of the Lok Sabha done
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D)
The President done
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question_answer 45)
Who is empowered by the Constitution to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term?
A)
The Prime Minister done
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B)
The President done
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C)
The President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister done
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D)
The Chief Election Commissioner done
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question_answer 46)
With reference to the passage of Money Bill in Indian Parliament, which one of the following statements is correct?
A)
The decision of the Union Finance Minister is final on the question whether a bill is Money Bill or not done
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B)
A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha done
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C)
After a money bill is passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to Rajya Sabha, it should be returned within one month done
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D)
When Rajya Sabha returns the Money Bill with its recommendations, the Lok Sabha has to accept such recommendations done
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question_answer 47)
In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President, who shall act as the President of India?
A)
Prime Minister done
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B)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha done
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C)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court done
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D)
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha done
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question_answer 48)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A)
All the expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants done
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B)
No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India done
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C)
The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant done
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D)
The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure done
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question_answer 49)
Article 75 of the Constitution of India provides that the Council of Ministers of the Union shall be collectively responsible to
A)
the House of the People done
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B)
both the Houses of Parliament done
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C)
the President only done
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D)
the President and both the Houses of the Parliament done
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question_answer 50)
The Union Executive of India consists of:
A)
The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers done
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B)
The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Prime Minister done
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C)
The President and the Council of Ministers only done
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D)
The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only done
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question_answer 51)
When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a
A)
Simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done
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B)
two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done
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C)
simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done
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D)
two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done
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question_answer 52)
Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?
A)
A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament done
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B)
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not done
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C)
The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days done
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D)
The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration done
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question_answer 53)
Which one of the following duties is not performed by Comptroller and Auditor general of India?
A)
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India done
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B)
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts done
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C)
To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts done
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D)
To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer done
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question_answer 54)
What is a 'charged expenditure'?
A)
An expenditure which has been incurred already and for the bills which are pending for payment done
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B)
Expenditure on the essential aspects of administration done
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C)
The expenditure that can be incurred by the president without the approval of the parliament. done
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D)
The expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India for which the approval of the Parliament is not necessary, according to the Constitution. done
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question_answer 55)
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A)
The president shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office done
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B)
Parliament can initiate, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution, impeachment proceedings against the President during the term of his office done
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C)
Civil proceedings can be instituted against the President, in respect of any act done in his personal capacity before he entered upon his office as President, during the term of his office done
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D)
No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the President in any Court during his term of office done
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question_answer 56)
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
A)
Can be appointed as a member of U.P.S.C. after his retirement done
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Can be appointed as Chairman of the State Public Service Commission done
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C)
Shall not be eligible for any further office either under the government of India or under the Government of any State after his retirement done
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D)
Can be appointed to any office after his retirement done
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question_answer 57)
Which one of the following is not a main feature of the Cabinet system of government as it prevails in India?
A)
The members of the Council of Ministers are chosen by the president and not by the Prime Minister done
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B)
The proceedings of the Cabinet are kept secret done
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C)
The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet meetings done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 58)
Which one of the following is not a department in the ministry of Human Resource Development?
A)
Department of Elementary Education and Literacy done
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B)
Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education done
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C)
Department of Technical Education done
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D)
Department of women and child development done
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question_answer 59)
The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the president. He can be removed
A)
by the president done
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B)
on an address from both Houses of Parliament done
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C)
on the recommendation of the president by the supreme court done
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D)
by CJI done
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question_answer 60)
Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?
A)
Salary and allowances of the president of India done
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B)
Salary and allowances of the vice president of India done
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C)
Salary and allowances of the justice of the supreme court of India done
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D)
Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha done
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question_answer 61)
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India, on any question of law?
A)
Prime Minister done
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B)
President done
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C)
Any of the high courts done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer 62)
Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the
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Finance Minister done
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Reserve Bank of India done
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C)
Planning Commission done
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D)
Finance Commission done
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question_answer 63)
Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?
A)
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India done
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B)
The Attorney General of India done
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C)
The solicitor General done
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D)
The secretary to president of India done
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question_answer 64)
A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after
A)
It is passed by both the Houses done
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B)
The president has given his Assent done
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C)
The Prime minister has signed it done
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D)
The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament done
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question_answer 65)
Which one of the following statements about the parliament of India is not correct?
A)
The constitution provides for a parliamentary form of Government done
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B)
The foremost function of the parliament is to provide a cabinet done
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C)
The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house done
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D)
The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber done
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question_answer 66)
The 'Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by
A)
The Governor of the state done
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The Chief Minister of the state done
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C)
The State Finance Minister done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 67)
Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade Union Movement?
A)
V.V. Giri done
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N. Sanjiva Reddy done
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K.R. Narayanan done
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D)
Zakir Hussain done
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question_answer 68)
The office of the President does not characterize the combination of governmental systems of
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Parliamentary and Federal done
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Republican and Parliamentary done
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Presidential and Republican done
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Democratic and Republican done
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question_answer 69)
The system of Proportion of representation as an electoral mechanism ensures
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Representation of minorities done
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Rule of majority done
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Stability in government done
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D)
Common political thinking done
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question_answer 70)
The President of India enjoys emergency powers of
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Two types done
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B)
Three types done
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C)
Four types done
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D)
Five types done
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question_answer 71)
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?
A)
Attorney General done
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B)
Cabinet Secretary done
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C)
Home Secretary done
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D)
Principal Secretary of the P.M. done
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question_answer 72)
The speaker's vote in the Lok Sabha is called
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Casting vote done
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Sound vote done
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C)
Direct vote done
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D)
Indirect vote done
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question_answer 73)
The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinizes the report of the CAG of India is
A)
Estimates Committee done
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Select Committee done
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Public Accounts Committee done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 74)
What is the period of appointment of the comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A)
6 years done
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B)
upto 65 years of age done
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C)
6 years or 65 years of age. Whichever earlier done
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D)
upto 64 years of age done
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question_answer 75)
In order to be recognised as an official opposition group in the parliament
A)
1/3th of the total strength done
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B)
1/4th of the total strength done
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C)
1/6th of the total strength done
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D)
1/10th of the total strength done
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question_answer 76)
Who among the following is the chairman of the National Integration council?
A)
The President done
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B)
The Vice-president done
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The Prime Minister done
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D)
The Chief Justice of India done
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question_answer 77)
Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
A)
Attorney General done
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B)
Chief justice of Supreme Court done
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C)
Chairman, Law Commission done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 78)
The Committee of parliament on official language comprises the members
A)
20 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha done
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B)
10 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha done
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C)
10 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha done
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D)
20 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha done
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question_answer 79)
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?
A)
Chief Justice of India done
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B)
Secretary of Lok Sabha done
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C)
Vice President done
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D)
Prime Minister done
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question_answer 80)
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha?
A)
Chandra Shekhar done
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B)
Morarji Desai done
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C)
Chaudhary Charan Singh done
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D)
V.P. Singh done
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question_answer 81)
'Zero Hour' in political Jargon refers to
A)
Suspended motion done
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B)
Question hour done
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C)
Adjourned time done
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D)
Question-answer session done
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question_answer 82)
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India?
A)
Real and Popular done
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B)
Titular and de jure done
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C)
Constitutional and Nominal done
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D)
Both [b] and [c] done
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question_answer 83)
When the offices of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker falls vacant -
A)
The members of Lok Sabha immediately elect a Speaker. done
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B)
The senior most willing member of Lok Sabha becomes the speaker. done
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C)
The President appoints any member of Lok Sabha as speaker. done
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D)
The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over till the next speaker is elected. done
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question_answer 84)
With Regard to Constitutional Amendment Bill -
A)
The President can reject the bill but cannot return the bill. done
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B)
The President cannot reject the bill but can return the bill. done
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C)
The President can neither reject the bill nor return the bill. done
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D)
The President can either reject the bill or return the bill. done
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question_answer 85)
The Vice President can be removed from office before completion of his term in which of the following manner?
A)
She/he can be impeached in similar manner as President. done
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B)
A Resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by special majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. done
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C)
A Resolution of Rajy Sabha passed by simple majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. done
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D)
A Resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. done
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question_answer 86)
The office of the 'Whip' is mentioned in:
A)
Constitution of India. done
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Rules of the house. done
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C)
In a separate Parliamentary Statute. done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 87)
The office of the Leader of the opposition is mentioned in:
A)
Constitution of India done
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B)
Rules of the house done
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C)
A separate Paliamentary Statute done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 88)
A minister who is not a member of either house (Note: A person can remain a minister for six months, without being a member of either house of parliament):
A)
Can participate in the proceedings of Lok Sabha only. done
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B)
Can participate in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha only. done
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C)
Can participate in the proceedings of either house of parliament. done
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D)
Cannot participate till he becomes a Member of either house of parliament. done
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question_answer 89)
The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to :
A)
The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House done
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B)
The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill. done
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C)
The general discussion on the Bill where the bill is discussed in details. done
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D)
The state when the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses. done
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question_answer 90)
Department of official languages is subordinate office of which ministry?
A)
Ministry of social justice and Empowerment done
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B)
Ministry of Home Affairs done
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C)
Ministry of Rural Development done
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D)
Ministry of Culture done
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question_answer 91)
Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment?
A)
Lok Sabha done
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B)
Rajya Sabha done
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C)
State Legislative Councils done
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D)
State Legislative Assemblies done
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question_answer 92)
The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?
A)
Decorum done
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B)
Crossing the floor done
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C)
Interpolation done
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D)
Yielding the floor done
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question_answer 93)
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian parliament separately, by special majority.
A)
Ordinary Bill done
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B)
Money Bill done
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C)
Finance Bill done
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D)
Constitution Amendment Bill done
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question_answer 94)
Department of Border management is a department of which one of the following Union Ministers?
A)
Ministry of Defense done
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B)
Ministry of Home Affairs done
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C)
Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways done
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D)
Ministry of Environment and Forest. done
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question_answer 95)
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
A)
The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha done
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B)
The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further done
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C)
The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration done
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D)
The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill done
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question_answer 96)
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
A)
The Committee on Public Accounts done
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B)
The Committee on Estimates done
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C)
The Committee on Public Undertakings done
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D)
The Committee on Petitions done
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question_answer 97)
Who among the following decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
A)
Union Finance Minister done
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B)
Speaker of Lok Sabha done
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C)
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs done
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D)
President of India done
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question_answer 98)
While Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period not exceeding?
A)
Six weeks done
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B)
Three months done
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C)
Six months done
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D)
One year done
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question_answer 99)
What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
A)
Three years done
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B)
Four years done
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C)
Five years done
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D)
Six years done
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question_answer 100)
The Union Executive of India consists of:
A)
The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers done
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B)
The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Prime Minister done
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C)
The President and the Council of Ministers only done
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D)
The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only done
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question_answer 101)
Who among the following chooses the Speaker of the House of People?
A)
The Prime Minister of India done
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B)
The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs done
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C)
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha done
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D)
The House of People done
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question_answer 102)
In the Union Government, under whose charge is die Cabinet Secretariat?
A)
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs done
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B)
The President of India done
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C)
The Prime Minister of India done
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D)
The Union Home Minister done
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question_answer 103)
If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, whose decision shall be final?
A)
The Supreme Court of India done
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B)
The President of India done
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C)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done
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D)
Joint Parliamentary Committee done
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question_answer 104)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to
A)
the President done
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B)
the Prime Minister done
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C)
the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha done
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D)
the Chief Justice of India done
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question_answer 105)
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
A)
Only Lok Sabha done
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B)
Only Rajya Sabha done
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C)
Either House of the Parliament done
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D)
Any Legislative Assembly done
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question_answer 106)
The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a
A)
Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha done
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B)
Sabha Member of the Parliament who is not a done
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C)
Minister Minister in the Lok Sabha done
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D)
Minister in any House of the Parliament. done
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question_answer 107)
When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a
A)
simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done
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B)
two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done
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C)
simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done
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D)
two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done
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question_answer 108)
Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?
A)
Federalism done
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B)
Representative legislature done
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C)
Universal adult franchise done
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D)
Parliamentary democracy done
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question_answer 109)
Normally the Parliament can legislate on the subjects enumerated in
A)
the Union List done
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B)
the Concurrent List done
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C)
the State List done
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D)
the Union as well as Concurrent List done
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question_answer 110)
Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of
A)
members of both Houses of Parliament done
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B)
members of Rajya Sabha only done
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C)
elected members of both Houses of Parliament done
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D)
elected members of Lok Sabha only done
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question_answer 111)
Joint Parliamentary Sessions in India are chaired by the
A)
President of India done
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B)
Vice-President of India who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha done
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C)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha done
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D)
Prime Minister of India done
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question_answer 112)
Which of the following is not a Parliamentary Committee?
A)
Demands for Grants Committee done
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B)
Committee on Public Accounts done
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C)
Committee on Public Undertakings done
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D)
Committee on Esti mates done
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question_answer 113)
Who was the President of India at the time of proclamation of emergency in the year 1976?
A)
V.V Giri done
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B)
Giani Zail Singh done
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C)
Fakhr-ud-din Ali Ahmad done
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D)
Shankar Dayal Sharma done
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question_answer 114)
Who among the following was never a Deputy Prime Minister of India?
A)
Devi Lal done
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B)
GL Nanda done
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C)
LK Advani done
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D)
YB Chavan done
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question_answer 115)
Who among the following determines the authority who shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each State into territorial constituencies?
A)
The President of India done
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B)
The Parliament of India done
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C)
The Chief Election Commissioner of India done
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D)
The Lok Sabha alone done
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question_answer 116)
In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power
A)
he/she cannot be regulated by law done
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B)
he/she shall be regulated by law done
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C)
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of die Armed Forces done
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D)
during war the President can suspended the Pundamer Rights of citizens done
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question_answer 117)
The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is
A)
One- twelveth of the total number of members of the House done
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B)
One-sixth of the total numbers of members of the House done
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C)
One-tenth of the total number of members of the House done
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D)
Two-third of the total number of members of the House done
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question_answer 118)
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could a vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha?
A)
VP Singh done
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B)
PV Narasimha Rao done
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C)
Chandra Sekhar done
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D)
Manmohan Singh done
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question_answer 119)
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament
A)
Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget done
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B)
Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion on Budget Vote on Accounts done
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C)
Discussion on Budget, Vote on Account, Finance Bill Appropriation Bill done
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D)
Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill Vote on Account done
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question_answer 120)
The function of a Protem Speaker is to
A)
conduct the proceeding of the House in the absence of the Speaker done
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B)
officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to elected done
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C)
swear members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected done
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D)
scrutinize the authenticity of the election certificates of members done
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question_answer 121)
If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha
A)
He/she has to get elected to the Lok Sabha within 6 months done
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B)
He/she can declare the government's policies only in the Rajya Sabha done
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C)
He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of confidence is under consideration done
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D)
He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberation in the Lok Sabha done
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question_answer 122)
The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in
A)
either house of the Parliament done
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B)
a joint siting of both houses of the Parliament done
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C)
the Lok Sabha alone done
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D)
the Rajya Sabha alone done
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question_answer 123)
The President of India is elected by a proportional representation system through single transferable vote. This implies that
A)
each elected MP or MLA has an equal number of votes done
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B)
MPs and MLAs of a State have the same number of votes. done
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C)
all MPs and MLAs have one vote each done
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D)
MPs and MLAs of different States have different number of votes done
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question_answer 124)
With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to
A)
suspension of debate at the terminafan of a day's sitting of the Parliament done
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B)
a rule of legislative procedure under which further debat on a motion can be hatted done
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C)
the termination of a Parliamentary session done
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D)
refusal on the part of tie Government to have he opposition look at important documents done
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question_answer 125)
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period
A)
not exceeding three months done
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B)
not exceedng nine-months done
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C)
of one year at a time done
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D)
of two years at a time done
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question_answer 126)
With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct?
A)
A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha done
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B)
The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a money bill done
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C)
The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement done
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D)
The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants done
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question_answer 127)
In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats
A)
in accordance with their population done
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B)
equally done
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C)
on the basis of population and economic position done
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D)
on the basis of present economic status done
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question_answer 128)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from office by
A)
the majority party in the house adopting a no-confidence motion done
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B)
a resolution passed by not less than half of the total membership of the house done
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C)
a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of the total membership of the house done
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D)
a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the house done
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question_answer 129)
Which one among the following committees of the Parliament of India has no members of the Rajya Sabha?
A)
Public Accounts Committee done
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B)
Estimates Committee done
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C)
Public Undertakings Committee done
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D)
Departmentally Related Standing Committee on Finance done
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question_answer 130)
Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India?
A)
Ventilating the grievances of the people done
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B)
Executing major policy decisions done
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C)
Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure done
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D)
Amending the Constitution done
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question_answer 131)
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A)
A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States done
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B)
The Council of States has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill done
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C)
(e) the Council of Ministers is responsible to the House of the People and not to the Council of States done
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D)
The House of the People has special powers with respect to the State List compared to the Council of States done
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question_answer 132)
Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
A)
Elected members of the Lower House of the Parliament done
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B)
Elected members of the Upper House of the Parliament done
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C)
Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature done
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D)
Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature done
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question_answer 133)
Which one of the following statements about the duties of Prime Minister is correct?
A)
Is free to choose his minister only from among members of either House of the Parliament done
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B)
Can choose his cabinet after consulting the President of India. done
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C)
Has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet done
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D)
Has only limited power in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested the President of India done
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question_answer 134)
If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament:
A)
he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion done
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B)
he will not be able to speak on the budget in the Lower House done
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C)
he can make statements only in the Upper House done
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D)
he was to become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn in done
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question_answer 135)
Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?
A)
A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament done
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B)
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not done
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C)
The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days done
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D)
The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration done
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question_answer 136)
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
A)
with the consent of all the States done
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B)
with the consent of the majority of States done
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C)
with the consent of the States concerned done
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D)
without the consent of any State done
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question_answer 137)
The term of the Lok Sabha:
A)
cannot be extended under any circumstances done
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B)
can be extended by six months at a time done
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C)
can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency done
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D)
can be extended for two years at a time during die proclamation of emergency done
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question_answer 138)
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his asset to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
A)
Article 121 done
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B)
Article 122 done
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C)
Article 123 done
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D)
Article 124 done
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question_answer 139)
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance'?
A)
Article 215 done
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B)
Article 275 done
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C)
Article 325 done
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D)
Article 355 done
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question_answer 140)
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority?
A)
Ordinary Bill done
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B)
Money Bill done
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C)
Finance Bill done
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D)
Constitution Amendment Bill done
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question_answer 141)
With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?
A)
The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law done
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B)
No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act done
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C)
Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no additional Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation. done
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D)
No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President done
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question_answer 142)
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
A)
To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State done
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B)
To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services done
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C)
To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement done
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D)
To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners done
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question_answer 143)
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing international treaties:
A)
with the consent of all the State done
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B)
with the consent of the majority of States done
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C)
with the consent of the States concerned done
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D)
without the consent of any State done
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question_answer 144)
In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
A)
Through Parliamentary Committees done
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B)
Through Consultative Committees in various ministries done
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C)
By making the administrators send periodic reports done
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D)
By compelling the executive to issue writs done
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question_answer 145)
Which one of the following statements is correct?
A)
Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members done
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B)
There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha done
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C)
There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister done
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D)
A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections done
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question_answer 146)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A)
In the Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based done
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B)
In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules done
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C)
A motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted done
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D)
Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence done
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question_answer 147)
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the:
A)
Lok Sabha alone done
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B)
Either House of Parliament done
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C)
Joint Sitting of Parliament done
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D)
Rajya Sabha alone done
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question_answer 148)
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
A)
The President of India done
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B)
The Parliament of India done
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C)
The Prime Minister of India done
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D)
The Union Finance Minister done
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question_answer 149)
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
A)
to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance done
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B)
to let opposition members collect information from the ministers done
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C)
to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant done
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D)
to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members done
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question_answer 150)
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
A)
need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months done
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B)
need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months done
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C)
must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament done
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D)
must be a member of the Lok Sabha done
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question_answer 151)
.What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
A)
The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha done
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B)
The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further done
clear
C)
The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration done
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D)
The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill done
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question_answer 152)
Certain Bills cannot be introduced or proceeded with unless the recommendation of the President is received. However, no recommendation is required in some other cases. In which one of the following cases such recommendation is not required? [IAS Prelims 2014]
A)
For introduction of Bills and for moving amendments relating to financial matters done
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B)
For introduction of a Bill relating to formation of new states or of alternation of areas of existing states done
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C)
For moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax done
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D)
For introduction of a Bill or moving of an amendment affecting taxation in which states are interested done
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question_answer 153)
After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or with hold his assent. The President may [IAS Prelims 2014]
A)
assent within six months done
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B)
assent or reject the Bill as soon as possible done
clear
C)
return the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill done
clear
D)
with hold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses done
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question_answer 154)
The Annual Financial Statement of the Government of India in respect of each financial year shall be presented to the House on such day as the [IAS Prelims 2014]
A)
Speaker may direct done
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B)
President of India may direct done
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C)
Parliament may decide done
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D)
Finance Minister may decide done
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question_answer 155)
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by [IAS Prelim 2015]
A)
a simple majority of members present and voting done
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three-fourths majority of members present and voting done
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C)
two-thirds majority of the Houses done
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D)
absolute majority of the Houses done
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question_answer 156)
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the state list in the national interest if resolution to that affect is passed by the [IAS Prelims 2016]
A)
Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership done
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B)
Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership done
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C)
Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total members. done
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D)
Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present & voting done
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question_answer 157)
___ take/takes part in the election of the President of India?
1. All Members of Parliament 2. Members of State Legislative Assemblies 3. Elected members of State Legislative assemblies 4. Elected members of State Legislative Councils.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1 and 3 done
clear
B)
4 only done
clear
C)
1 only done
clear
D)
3 only done
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question_answer 158)
____ can be declared by the President on his own?
1. Emergency due to armed rebellion 2. Financial Emergency 3. President's Rule in a State
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
3 only done
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C)
All of the Above done
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D)
None of the Above done
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question_answer 159)
President appoints as Prime Minister:
1. the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha 2. anyone he thinks fit 3. the person who can win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha 4. Leader of the party with a majority in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
1 or 3 done
clear
C)
3 or 4 done
clear
D)
1, 3 or 4 done
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question_answer 160)
Consider the following statements about the office of Attorney General of India?
1. He is a member of the Cabinet. 2. He can address either House of Parliament and vote. 3. He must have qualification of a judge of the Supreme Court. 4. Salary of Attorney General is fixed by Parliament.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
2 and 4 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
C)
3 only done
clear
D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 161)
Which statements about Financial Bill is CORRECT?
1. It is same as a money bill 2. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha 3. It can be amended by the Rajya Sabha. 4. It can only be introduced agreement of the President
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 4 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 162)
Both Houses of Parliament enjoy equal power in all spheres except:
1. financial matters 2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers 3. amendment procedure 4. presidential election
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
3 and 4 done
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B)
2, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer 163)
Which factor can restrict the power of Parliament in India?
1. A written Constitution prescribing the scope of operation 2. Supreme Court can strike down unconstitutional laws passed by Parliament 3. Parliament is limited by the Fundamental Rights provided by the Constitution
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 only done
clear
D)
None, as Parliament is sovereign done
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question_answer 164)
Which of the following are the principles on the basis of which the parliamentary system of government in India operates?
1. Nominal executive head 2. Vice-President as the chairman of the upper house 3. Real executive authority with the council of ministers 4. Executive responsibility to the lower house
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
2, 3 And 4 done
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question_answer 165)
Consider the following statements :
1. The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 166)
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 167)
The correct statements about calling attention notice are :
1. It is a device of calling the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance. 2. Its main purpose is to seek an authoritative statement from the minister. 3. It does not involve any censure against government. 4. It is an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure since 1952. 5. It is not mentioned in the Rules of Business and Procedure.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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B)
4 and 5 done
clear
C)
1, 2, 3 and 5 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 168)
Which of the following statements are tme of Adjournment Motion?
1. It is an extraordinary procedure which sets aside the normal business of the House. 2. Its main object is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance. 3. The Rajya Sabha can make use of this procedure. 4. It must be supported by not less than 50 members for introduction. 5. It involves an element of censure against government.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2, 4 and 5 done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 5 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 169)
In parliamentary countries, like India, the legislative control over administration is considerably reduced and restricted in effectiveness due to which of the following reasons?
1. The expansion in the volume and variety of administrative work. 2. Frequent use of Guillitone. 3. The large size of the legislature 4. The members of the legislature are laymen. 5. The financial committees do post mortem work.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 5 done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2, 3, 4 and 5 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 done
clear
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question_answer 170)
Which of the following documents are presented to the legislature along with the budget?
1. An explanatory memorandum on the budget 2. A summary of demands for grants 3. An Appropriation Bill 4. A Finance Bill 5. The economic survey
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
1, 3 and 5 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 5 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 171)
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
1. Appropriation Bill cannot be amended while the Finance Bill can be amended. 2. Finance Bill cannot be amended while Appropriation Bill can be amended. 3. Same procedure governs both the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill. 4. Appropriation Bill and (he Finance Bill are governed by different procedures. 5. Appropriation Bill cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha while Finance Bill can be rejected by it.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
2 and 4 done
clear
B)
2, 4 and 5 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 3 and 5 done
clear
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question_answer 172)
Which of the following are not correct about CAG of India?
1. He is appointed by the President for a period of five years. 2. His salary and conditions of service are determined by resident. 3. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 60 years. 4. He can be removed by the President on his own. 5. He is responsible for maintaining the accounts of Central and state governments.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 4 and 5 done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 done
clear
D)
3, 4 and 5 done
clear
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question_answer 173)
Which of the following are the functions of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament?
1. To examine, in the light of CAG's report, the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the Parliament. 2. To examine, in the light of CAG's report, the statement accounts of state corporations, trading and manufacturing projects except of those as are allotted to the committee on public undertakings. 3. To examine the statement of accounts of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, the audit of which is conducted by the CAG. 4. To examine if any money has been spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted by house of people for that purpose.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
B)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 174)
The Indian President's veto power is a combination of:
1. Pocket veto 2. Absolute veto 3. Suspensive veto 4. Qualified veto
Which of the above is/are correct?
A)
2 and 3 done
clear
B)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 175)
The correct statements regarding the difference between the pardoning powers of President and Governor are:
1. The Governor can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial while the President cannot. 2. The President can pardon death sentence while Governor cannot. 3. The Governor can pardon death sentence while the President cannot. 4. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial while the Governor cannot.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 176)
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He must have the same qualifications as required for a judge of the Supreme Court. 3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. 4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament.
Which of these statements is correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 177)
Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the India; Constitution, defining the duties of Prime Minister?
1. To communicate to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation. 2. To take prior presidential sanction for the budget before submitting it in the Parliament 3. To furnish the information called for by the Presides regarding administration of affairs of the union 4. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the council of ministers a matter on which a minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the council beforehand.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2 and 4 done
clear
D)
1 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 178)
Which of the following corporations, for the purpose of auditing, are kept completely out of the purview of CAG of India?
1. Industrial Finance Corporation 2. Food Corporation of India 3. Central Warehousing Corporation 4. Life Insurance Corporation of India 5. Reserve Bank of India
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 5 done
clear
B)
1, 2, 4 and 5 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
2, 4 and 5 done
clear
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question_answer 179)
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 180)
In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 181)
With reference to Indian public finance, consider the following statements:
1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of the Parliament 2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State 3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 182)
With reference to Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
1. A member of the Lok Sabha cannot be arrested by police under any case when the Parliament is in session. 2. Members of Indian Parliament have the privilege of exemption from attendance as witnesses in the law courts.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 and 2 done
clear
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question_answer 183)
Consider the following statements:
1. The President of India cannot appoint a person as Prime Minister if he/she is not a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. 2. The candidate for the office of Prime Minster must have the support of the majority members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 184)
Which among the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct?
1. The procedure and grounds for his removal from the office are the same as of a Judge of Supreme Court. 2. He prescribes the form in which accounts of the Union and the States are to be kept.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 185)
Which of the following statements about a parliamentary committee in India are correct?
1. It is appointed or elected by the house or appointed by the speaker/chairman. 2. It works under the direction of the speaker/chairman of the house. 3. It presents its report to the president.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 186)
Which of the following features of the Indian Government system are the essential features of the parliamentary Government system?
1. Presence of nominal and real executives 2. Membership of the ministers in the legislature 3. Separation of powers between the Union and State government 4. Independent judiciary system
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 187)
Which of the following committee(s) is/are not exclusively the committee of the lower House of the Parliament of India?
1. Estimate committee 2. Committee on public undertaking 3. Committee on the welfare of Scheduled Castes and STs 4. Committee on Empowerment of women
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 only done
clear
C)
1 only done
clear
D)
2 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 188)
Though the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are constitutent part of Parliament, on some subject they have unequal powers which of the following matters depict the difference of powers between these two houses?
1. No confidence motion 2. Power to vote on Demand for Grants 3. Impeachment of judges of the High Court 4. Passing of laws in the national interest on the subject enumerated in state list 5. Creation of all India services.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below;
A)
1, 3 and 4 only done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 5 only done
clear
C)
1, 2, 4 and 5 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 5 only done
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question_answer 189)
Which among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
1. Elected members of the Lower House of the Parliament 2. Elected members of the Upper House of the Parliament 3. Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature. 4. Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature.
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
3 and 4 only done
clear
D)
4 only done
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question_answer 190)
Consider the following statements:
1. The chairman of the committee on public accounts is appointed by the speakers of the Lok sabha 2. The committee on public Accounts comprises members of Lok Sabha, members of Rajya sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 191)
Consider the following statements regarding 'No confidence motion'
1. Only a motion expressing want of confidence in the council of ministers as a whole is admitted and one expressing lack of confidence in an individual minister is out of order 2. A no confidence motion needs to set out grounds on which it is based. 3. Any no confidence motion once moved can't be withdrawn 4. Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no confidence
Which of the following given above are not correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
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B)
1, 2, and 3 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 192)
When the House of people clearly and conclusively determines that the government does not command its support, the government has to resign. By which of the ways parliamentary confidence in the government may be expressed by the House of People?
1. Defeating the government on a major issue of policy. 2. Passing an adjournment motion 3. Defeating the government on finance issues 4. Passing a motion of no confidence in the council of ministers.
A)
1 and 3 only done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 193)
With reference to Union Government consider of following statements:
1. The ministries/Departments of the government of India are created by the PM on the advice of the cabinet secretary 2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a minister by the president of India on the advice of the PM.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 194)
Consider the following facts about Comptroller and auditor general of India, and choose the correct answer:
1. CAG is a constitutional Body. 2. CAG has absolute power to audit accounts of all the functionaries of Central and States' governments as well as of private corporate bodies.
A)
Only 1 is correct done
clear
B)
Only 2 is correct done
clear
C)
1 and 2 both are correct done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 is correct done
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question_answer 195)
Which of the following statements are correct about India Government?
1. Rajya Sabha represents the local interests of the States. 2. A member of Rajya Sabha must be a resident of the Stale from which he is elected. 3. Number of seats allotted to a State has to be proportionate to its population. 4. The term of a member of Rajya Sabha is same as that of Senator in the US.
A)
2, 3 and 4 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
1, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer 196)
Which of the following situation will bring about the collapse of the council of ministers of a state.
1. Resignation by Chief Minister. 2. Death of Chief Minister.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both done
clear
D)
None done
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question_answer 197)
Which of the following statements are correct:
1. President can nominate 2 members from the Anglo Indian community if not adequately represented in LS. 2. Governor can nominate 2 members from the Anglo Indian community if not adequately represented in LA.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
clear
D)
None done
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question_answer 198)
Corrects statement/s with regard to UTs is/are:
1. The parliament can make laws on any subject of three lists for the UT except Delhi and Puducherry. 2. The Lt. Governor of Delhi is not empowered to promulgate ordinances.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 199)
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with regard to Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPS:
1. President can provide for a JSPSC on the request of the state legislatures concerned. 2. JSPSC will be considered as a constitutional body with all the powers of a SPSC.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both done
clear
D)
None done
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question_answer 200)
Which of the following are quasi judicial bodies:
1. Finance Commission. 2. Central Vigilance Commission 3. National Human Rights Commission. 4. Central Information Commission. 5. Competition Commission of India. 6. Union Public Service Commission. 7. National Commission for SCs.
A)
All except 1, 2 & 6 done
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B)
All except 2, 4 & 6 done
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C)
All except 6 done
clear
D)
None of the above options are correct done
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question_answer 201)
Which of the following official(s) is/are appointed by the President by Warrant under his hand and seal.
1. CAG. 2. Chairperson of National Commission of SCs. 3. Attorney General of India. 4. CVC
A)
1, 2 & 4 only done
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B)
2 & 3 only done
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C)
1 & 3 only done
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D)
1, 2 & 3 done
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question_answer 202)
Which of the following funds/authorities/bodies can be audited by CAG:
1. Consolidated funds of India, States & UTs having legislative assembly. 2. Contingency funds of India. 3. Public account of States. 4. Receipts and expenditures of PPP. 5. Local bodies.
A)
1, 2 & 3 only done
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B)
1, 2 & 5 only done
clear
C)
1, 3, 4 & 5 only done
clear
D)
All done
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question_answer 203)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with regard to the Attorney General of India:
1. He/she is the highest law officer of the country. 2. He/she can be removed by the President on same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the SC.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both done
clear
D)
None done
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question_answer 204)
Which of the following statement/s is/are true with regard to the Attorney General of India:
1. He/she can be a member of a Parliamentary committee. 2. He/she is debarred from private legal practice.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 205)
The correct statement/s with regard to Ordinance making power of President is/are -
1. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend tax laws. 2. The President cannot promulgate an ordinance to amend the constitution.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 206)
The 'Council of Ministers' does not consist of:
1. Deputy Ministers.
2. Parliamentary Secretaries.
3. Deputy Chairman - Planning Commission.
A)
1, 2 & 3 done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
3 only done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 207)
The Representatives of states & UT in the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
1. The members of the State Legislative Assembly only. 2. The elected members of the State Legislative Assembly only. 3. The system of proportional representation by single transferrable vote. 4. The system of proportional representation by List.
A)
1 & 3 done
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B)
1 & 4 done
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C)
2 & 3 done
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D)
2 & 4 done
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question_answer 208)
Which of the following criteria is laid down by the constitution for a person to be chosen a member of parliament:
1. If a candidate is to contest a seat reserved for SC / ST he must be a member of a SC / ST in any state or Union Territory. 2. He/she must not have been punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability dowry & sati. 3. He/she must not have any interest in government contracts works or services.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 & 3 only done
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C)
1, 2, & 3 done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 209)
Which of the following statements are correct.
1. If a MLA is elected to be a MP his seat in parliament becomes vacant if he does not resign his seat in the state legislature within 14 days. 2. If a person is elected to two seats in a house he should exercise his option for one. Otherwise both seats become vacant.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 210)
When the Lok Sabha is Dissolved:
1. A bill passed by Lok Sabha pending in Rajya Sabha does not lapse. 2. A bill pending in Rajya Sabha & not passed by Lok Sabha does not lapse.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 211)
Consider the following statements with regard to Calling Attention motion and Zero Hour:
1. Both are Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure. 2. Both are not mentioned in the rules of procedure. 3. Only Zero hour is Indian innovation. 4. Only Zero Hour is not mentioned in the rules of procedure.
The correct statements is/are:
A)
1 & 2 only done
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B)
3 & 4 only done
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C)
2 & 3 only done
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D)
1 & 4 only done
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question_answer 212)
Which of the following motion/s if passed leads to the defeat of the government:
1. Censure Motion. 2. Cut Motion.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
(e) Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 213)
The decision whether a bill is money bill or not is decided by the speaker, this decision cannot be questioned by:
1. Any court of law. 2. Lok Sabha. 3. President of India.
A)
1 & 2 only done
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B)
2 & 3 only done
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C)
2 only done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 214)
Which of the following condition may lead to the resignation of the government:
1. Defeat of an ordinary bill introduced by a minister. 2. Defeat of a money bill.
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1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 215)
Which of the following is/are correct:
1. A Money bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. 2. A Money bill is also a Financial Bill. 3. All Financial bills can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
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1 only done
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B)
1 & 2 only done
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C)
1, 2 & 3 done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer 216)
Which of the following Expenditure is/are the expenditure 'Charged' on the Consolidated fund of India:
1. Emoluments and allowances of President & Vice President.
2. Salaries, allowances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court & high court.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both done
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D)
None done
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question_answer 217)
Which of the following officials take the Oath that has the following lines: - To preserve protect and defend the constitution?
1. President
2. Governor
3. Chief Justice of India
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1 only done
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B)
1 & 2 only done
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C)
1, 2 & 3 done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 218)
Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can
1. take pan in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
1 and 3 only done
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question_answer 219)
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 220)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 221)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 222)
Consider the following statements :
1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 223)
Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on me Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 224)
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
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C)
1 and 2 only done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 225)
Consider the following statements: The parliamentary Committee on public accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government 3. examines the report of me Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
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C)
3 only done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 226)
Consider the following statements:
1. The President of India cannot appoint a person as Prime Minister if he/she is not a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. 2. The candidate for the office of Prime Minster must have the support of the majority members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 227)
Consider the following statements:
1. It is on the advice of the Speaker of Lok Sabha that the President of India summons and prorogues Parliament and dissolves Lok Sabha. 2. The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. 3. A vote of confidence against one Minister, in Lok Sabha means the vote of confidence against the entire Council of Ministers.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 228)
Consider the following statements:
1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 229)
Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the Vice-President of India?
1. He must be a member of Parliament. 2. He is elected by proportional representation. 3. He is Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct answer unsing the code given below:
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 3 done
clear
D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer 230)
In which among the following cases, the joint session of both me Houses of Parliament can be summoned?
1. To amend the Constitution. 2. When a Bill has been pending with one House for more than six months after it was passed by the other 3. When both the Houses disagree on the amendments to be made in a Bill. 4. When a bill is passed by one House and is rejected by the other.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1 and 4 done
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question_answer 231)
Consider the following statements
1. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of State. 2. The Council of States cannot reject a Money Bill nor amend it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 232)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A)
The Vice-President of India holds office for a period of five years done
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B)
The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only done
clear
C)
The Vice-President of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till his successor takes over done
clear
D)
The Supreme Court of India has to look into all disputes with regard to the election of the Vice-President of India done
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question_answer 233)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Annual Appropriation Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 234)
Consider the following statements:
1. When the Vice-President of India acts as the President of India he performs simultaneously the functions of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. The President of India can promulgate ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 235)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Union Executive consists of the President and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head. 2. The President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office. 3. Executive power of the Union is vested in the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 and 3 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
D)
Only 2 done
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question_answer 236)
Consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs constitute Consultative Committees of Members of both the Houses of Parliament. 2. The main purpose of these Committees are to provide a forum for formal discussions between the Government and Members of Parliament on polices and programmes of the Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 237)
Consider the following statements on Parliamentary Committees:
1. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not associated with the Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings. 2. Members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above islare correct?
A)
Only 1 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 238)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Ministries Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister. 2. The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 239)
Consider the following Vice-Presidents of India:
1. V. V Giri 2. M Hidayatullah 3. BD Jatti 4. GS Pathak
Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures?
A)
1, 4, 3, 2 done
clear
B)
2, 1, 3, 4 done
clear
C)
3, 2, 1, 4 done
clear
D)
4, 1, 3, 2 done
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question_answer 240)
According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment Act, 1985 as amended in 2003, a legislator attracts disqualification under the 10th Schedule if
1. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. 2. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. 3. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. 4. a member who has been elected as a independent member joins any political party.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A)
2 and 3 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
All of these done
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question_answer 241)
Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/ her?
1. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid. 2. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even though it is found valid. 3. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
Only 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 3 done
clear
D)
All of these done
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question_answer 242)
Consider the following statements
1. The total elective membership of the Lok Sabha is distributed among the States on the basis of the population and the area of the State. 2. The 84th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India lifted the freeze on the delimitation of constituencies imposed by the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 243)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India. 2. As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, he will be disqualified to contest election.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither I nor 2 done
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question_answer 244)
Which of the following Committees are the Committees of Parliament?
1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 245)
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India
1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers. 2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation. 3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament. 4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the President.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 246)
Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
1. The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member, notice of this date. 2. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date. 3. At anytime before noon on the day preceding the date a fixed, any member may give notice in writing of a mooai that another member be chosen as the Deputy Speaker sf the House.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)
2 and 3 done
clear
B)
Only 2 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
All of these done
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question_answer 247)
Which of the following pairs of constitutional authority 33& procedure of appointment is/are correctly matched?
1. President : Elected by an electoral college consisting of elected MLAs and MPs 2. Vice-President: Elected by an electoral college consisting of MLAs and MPs 3. Speaker : The House of People chooses after its fir sitting
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
B)
Only 1 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer 248)
Council of states House of the People Not more than 250 members Not more than 552 members " Not more than 238 representatives of States and Union Territories" Not more than 530 representative of states plus not more than 2 nominated Anglo- Indians plus X
Which one of the following will fit in the place marked 'X'?
A)
Ministers who are not members of Parliament bin who have to get themselves elected to either House of Parliament within six months after assuming office done
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B)
Not more than 20 nominated members done
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C)
Not more than 20 representative of Union Territories done
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D)
The Attorney General who has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of the Parliament done
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question_answer 249)
Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India?
1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
B)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
C)
Only 1 done
clear
D)
Only 2 done
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question_answer 250)
Consider the following statements:
1. The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution 2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961 3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill
Which of these statements is correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 251)
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily be a sitting members of Lok Sabha only. 2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 252)
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 4 only done
clear
C)
1, 3 and 4 only done
clear
D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer 253)
Consider the following statements:
1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha. 2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. 3. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Board and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries.
Which of these statements are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 254)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolutions approving the proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 255)
Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both land 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 256)
consider me following statements:
1. The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and few eminent persons of industry and trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 257)
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India?
1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:
A)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
B)
1 and 4 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
3 and 4 only done
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question_answer 258)
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by die President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 259)
Regarding me office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
D)
None done
clear
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question_answer 260)
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 261)
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
3 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 262)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
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question_answer 263)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer 264)
Consider the following statements: In the electoral college for Presidential Election in India,
1. the value of the vote of an elected Member of Legislative Assembly
\[\frac{State\,\,Population}{Number\,\,of\,\,Elected\,\,MLAs\,\,of\,\,the\,\,State}\times 100\]
2. the value of the vote of an elected Member of Parliament equals to total value of the votes of all elected MLA's and total number of elected MP's
3. there were more than 5000 members in the latest elections.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
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D)
Only 3 done
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question_answer 265)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 266)
The functions of the committee on estimates, as incorporated in the Constitution of India, shall be to [CSAT-2014]
1. report what economies, improvements in organisation, efficiency or administrative reform may be effected. 2. suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration. 3. examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. 4. examine the reports, if any, of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the public undertakings.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 267)
The subject matter of an adjournment motion in the Parliament [CSAT-2014]
1. must be directly related to the conduct of the Union Government. 2. may involve failure of the Government of India to perform its duties in accordance with the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 268)
The principle of "collective responsibility' under parliamentary democracy implies that [CSAT-2014]
1. a motion of no-confidence can be moved in the Council of Ministers as a whole as well as an individual minister. 2. no person shall be nominated to the cabinet except on the advice of the Prime Minister. 3. no person shall be retained as a member of the Cabinet if the Prime minister says that he shall be dismissed.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Only 3 done
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D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer 269)
The Committee on Public Accounts under the Constitution of India is meant fox [CSAT-2014]
1. the examination of accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the House for the expenditure of the Government of India 2. scrutinising the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 3. suggesting the form in which estimates shall be presented to the Parliament
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
1 and 2 done
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D)
All of these done
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question_answer 270)
Which of the statements relating to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is/are correct? [CSAT-2014]
1. The office of the Deputy Speaker acquired a more prominent position after the enforcement of the Constitution of India in 1950. 2. He/She is elected from amongst the members. 3. He/She holds office until he/she ceases to be a member of the House.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only1 done
clear
B)
1 and 2 done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer 271)
Which of the following principles is/are taken into consideration by the Speaker while recognising a parliamentary party or group? [CSAT-2014]
1. An association of members who have an organisation both inside and outside the House 2. An association of members who shall have at least one-third of the total number of members of the House 3. An association of members who have a distinct programme of parliamentary work
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
Only 1 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
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D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer 272)
Which of the following statements in the context of structure of the Parliament is/are correct? [CSAT-2014]
1. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. 2. The President of India is directly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 273)
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Joint Session of the Houses of the Parliament in India?
1. It is an enabling provision, empowering the President to take steps for resolving deadlock between the two Houses. 2. It is not obligatory upon the President to summon the Houses to meet in a join sitting. 3. It is being notified by the President. 4. It is frequently resorted to establish the supremacy of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below [CSAT-2014]
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
2 and 3 done
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D)
3 and 4 done
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question_answer 274)
Consider the following statements : [CSAT-2014]
1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 275)
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [CSAT-2015]
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament. 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India. 3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
clear
B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
2 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 276)
Consider the following statements: [CSAT-2015]
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is / arc correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
1 and 2 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 277)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 278)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation 2. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below [CSAT-2016]
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 279)
List-I (Form of government)
List-II (Essential features)
[a] Cabinet government
(1) Separation of powers
[b] Presidential government
(2) Collective responsibility
[c] Federal government
(3) Concentration of powers
[d] Unitary government
(4) Division of powers
(5) Administrative law
A)
A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 2 ; D - 1 done
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B)
A - 2 ; B - 1 ; C - 4 ; D - 3 done
clear
C)
A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 2 done
clear
D)
A - 4 ; B - 3 ; C - 2 ; D - 5 done
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question_answer 280)
List-I
List-II
[a] The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of People.
(1) Article 74
[b] Duties of the Prime Minister towards the President.
(2) Article 77
[C] Council of ministers to aid and advise the President.
(3) Article 76
[D] All executive action of the Government of India shall be taken in the name of the President.
(4) Article 75
(5) Article 78
A)
A - 4 ; B - 5 ; C - 1 ; D - 3 done
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B)
A - 3 ; B - 2 ; C - 4 ; D - 1 done
clear
C)
A - 4 ; B - 5 ; C - 1 ; D - 2 done
clear
D)
A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 2 done
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question_answer 281)
List-I
List-II
[A) Chief Election Sabha Commissioner
(1) Elected by Rajya
[B] Deputy Chairman
(2) Elected by Lok Sabha of Rajya Sabha
[C] Chairman of Lok sabha
(3) Appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker
(4) Appointed by the President
A)
A - 4 , B - 1 , C - 3 done
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B)
A - 2 , B - 3 , C - 4 done
clear
C)
A - 1 , B - 4 , C - 2 done
clear
D)
A - 4 , B - 1 , C - 2 done
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question_answer 282)
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists ;
List I (Functionaries) List II (Oaths or affirmations) A. President of India 1. Secrecy of Information B. Judges of Supreme Court 2. Faithful discharge of duties C. Members of Parliament of India 3. Faith and Allegiance to the constitution D. Minister for the Union 4. Upholding the constitution and the law
A)
A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 done
clear
B)
A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 done
clear
C)
A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 done
clear
D)
A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 done
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question_answer 283)
Consider the List-1 and List-11 and choose the correct code given below.
List -1 List - II A. National Front 1.1996-98 B. United Front 2. 1998-2004 C. National Democratic Alliance 3. 1989-90 D. United Progressive Alliance 4. 2004-14
A)
A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 done
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B)
A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 done
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C)
(e) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 done
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D)
A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 done
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question_answer 284)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List-I (Functionaries)
List-II (Oaths or affirmations)
A. President of India
1. Secrecy of information
B. Judges of Supreme Court
2. Faithful Discharge of duties
C. Members of Parliament
3. Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India
D. Minister for the Union
4. Upholding the Constitution and the law
A)
A - 3 , B - 4 - C - 1 D - 2 done
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B)
A - 4 , B - 3 , C - 2 , D - 1 done
clear
C)
A - 3 , B - 4 , C - 2 , D - 1 done
clear
D)
A - 4 , B - 3 , C - 1 , D - 2 done
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question_answer 285)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Article of the Constitution)
List-II (Content)
A. Article 54
1. Election of the President of India
B. Article 75
2. Appointment of the Prime Minister
C. Article 155
3. Appointment of the Governor of a State
D. Article 164
4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State
5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies
A)
A - 1. B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 done
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B)
A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 5 done
clear
C)
A - 2, B - 1. C - 3, D - 5 done
clear
D)
A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 done
clear
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