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In which year did the Lok Sabha unanimously decide to suspend official business to prioritize a debate on Assam?
  • a)
    2002
  • b)
    1998
  • c)
    1985
  • d)
    1983
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Datta answered
22 February 1983: In a rare move, the Lok Sabha today unanimously decided to suspend official business and give precedence to debate on Assam. Home Minister P.C.Sethi made a statement “I seek the cooperation of all members whatever their views and policies, in promoting harmony among different communities and groups living in Assam. What is needed now is not acrimony but a healing touch.” (Hindustan Times, 22 February 1983)

In every two years, one-third members of the Rajya Sabha get
  • a)
    suspended.
  • b)
    retired.
  • c)
    nominated.
  • d)
    promoted.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

All members of the Rajya Sabha do not complete their terms at the same time. Every two years, one-third members of the Rajya Sabha complete their term and elections are held for those one-third seats only.

The total numbers of seats for Lok Sabha are
  • a)
    484
  • b)
    496
  • c)
    535
  • d)
    543
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Jaideep Mehta answered
At present there are 543 constituencies or seats for Lok Sabha and this number has not changed since 1971.

The members of parliament are free to raise any matter, which according to them is important, during
  • a)
    Adjournment motion.
  • b)
    Question hour.
  • c)
    No confidence motion.
  • d)
    Zero hour.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dhruba Malik answered
Zero Hour where members are free to raise any matter that they think is important (though the ministers are not bound to reply), half-an –hour discussion on matters of public importance, adjournment motion etc. are some instruments of exercising control.

Who decides the substance and timing of the bill?
  • a)
    Governor
  • b)
    President
  • c)
    Cabinet
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The cabinet decides the substance and even the timing of the bill. No major bill is introduced in the parliament without the cabinet’s approval.

The Cabinet has a secretariat under a
  • a)
    Senior Minister
  • b)
    President
  • c)
    Prime Minister
  • d)
    Secretary General
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The Secretary General has an important coordinating role in the decision making at the highest level. It operates under the supervision and direction of the Prime Minister.

The constitution of a country provides the basis for
  • a)
    punishment of criminals
  • b)
    diplomatic relations with other countries
  • c)
    relationship between citizens
  • d)
    governance of the country
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

A constitution is the basic fundamental law of a State. It lays down the objectives of the State which it has to achieve. It provides for the constitutional framework that is,various structures and organs of the governments at different levels. In addition, it describes the rights and duties of the citizens. It is, therefore, considered to be the basis for the governance of the country.

In India, at the state level, the executive comprises of the chief minister, council of ministers and the
  • a)
    President
  • b)
    Prime Minister
  • c)
    Chief Justice
  • d)
    Governor
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

According to the parliamentary system, there is a president who is the formal head of the state of India and the prime minister and the council of ministers, which run the government at the national level. At the State level, the executive comprises the governor and the chief minister and council of ministers.

Confidence or no-confidence can be moved only in
  • a)
    Rajya Sabha
  • b)
    Lok Sabha
  • c)
    Planning Commission
  • d)
    Estimate Committee
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Preethi Sen answered
The motion of no confidence (alternatively vote of no confidence, censure motion or confidence motion) is a parliamentary motion put before a parliament by the opposition in the hope of defeating or weakening a government, or rarely, by an erstwhile supporter who has lost confidence in the government. Lok sabha alone can move this motion.

Which one of the following Fundamental Rights has been ensured to the citizens of India?
  • a)
    To get education
  • b)
    To get employment
  • c)
    To buy and sell property
  • d)
    To form associations or unions
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Athul Chawla answered
Under Article 19(1)(c)The Right to Freedom gives the Freedom to form associations or unions or co-operative societies on which the State can impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality and the sovereignty and integrity of India.

The present composition of the Election Commission is a
  • a)
    as decided by President
  • b)
    one-member body
  • c)
    two-member body
  • d)
    three-member body
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Preethi Sen answered
At present, the Election Commission of India is a three-member body, with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

The electoral procedure of the Vice President of India is mentioned under article
  • a)
    56
  • b)
    60
  • c)
    61
  • d)
    66
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Article 66 says, "The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot."

What was the outcome of the acrimonious scenes in the Lok Sabha on June 4, 1998, regarding the proposed hike in urea prices?
  • a)
    The entire opposition staged a walkout.
  • b)
    The Finance Minister resigned from his position.
  • c)
    The hike in urea prices was approved.
  • d)
    The issue was deferred to a later date for discussion.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

On 4 June 1998, the Lok Sabha witnessed acrimonious scenes over the hike in urea and petroleum process. The entire opposition staged a walkout. The issue rocked the house for two days leading to walkout by opposition. The finance minister in his budget proposal had proposed a hike of 50 paisa per kilogram of urea to reduce subsidy on it. This forced the finance minister Mr. Yashwant Sinha to roll back the hike in urea prices ( Hindustan Times, 4 and 5 June 1998)

Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner before the expiry of the term?
  • a)
    Vice-President
  • b)
    Chairman
  • c)
    President
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed before the expiry of the term by the president if both houses of parliament make such are commendation with a special majority.

Who is bound to protect the rights of the individual?
  • a)
    Government
  • b)
    People
  • c)
    Emperor
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
A bill of rights prohibits the government from acting against the rights of the individuals and ensures a remedy in case there is a violation of these rights. From whom does a constitution protect the individual’s rights? Another person or private organisation may threaten the rights of a person. In such a situation, the individual would need the government’s protection. So, the government must be bound to protect the individual’s rights.

The number of members from Uttar Pradesh to Rajya Sabha is
  • a)
    23
  • b)
    29
  • c)
    31
  • d)
    33
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avi Kapoor answered
In Rajya Sabha, a state with larger population gets more representatives than states with smaller population. So, a more populous state like Uttar Pradesh sends 31 members to the Rajya Sabha, while a smaller and less populous state like Sikkim has only one seat in the Rajya Sabha.

Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
  • a)
    Law of the land
  • b)
    Supreme court
  • c)
    Supreme court tribunal
  • d)
    Constitution
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sounak Mehra answered
Supreme court functions within the limitations imposed by the Constitution. The functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court are defined by the Constitution.

The longest tenure as the Prime Minister of India is enjoyed by
  • a)
    Jawahar Lal Nehru
  • b)
    Charan Singh
  • c)
    V. P. Singh
  • d)
    Lal Bahadur Shastri
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnab Gupta answered
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first and is so far the longest-serving prime minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1964. He served for 17 years.

In the Constituent Assembly of India, “Chairman of Union Constitution Committee” was
  • a)
    Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.
  • b)
    G.V. Mavalankar.
  • c)
    Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • d)
    Dr. John Mathai.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Pillai answered
He was also a Chairman of Union Powers Committee and States Committee. He introduced the “Objectives Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly on 13 December 1946.

What was the eligibility age for voting in 1989?
  • a)
    20
  • b)
    18
  • c)
    16
  • d)
    22
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

To understand the eligibility age for voting in 1989, we need to consider the historical context and the voting laws in place during that time.

Historical Context:
In the United States, the eligibility age for voting has not always been the same throughout history. The age at which individuals are allowed to vote has been a subject of debate and has changed over time.

Voting Laws in 1989:
In 1989, the eligibility age for voting in the United States was 18. This means that individuals who were 18 years old or older were able to cast their votes in elections. This age requirement was established by the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified in 1971.

Explanation:
1. Historical Context:
- Before the 26th Amendment was ratified, the eligibility age for voting varied across states. Some states allowed individuals to vote at the age of 21, while others set the age at 18, 19, or 20.
- The movement to lower the voting age gained momentum during the 1960s when young people were actively involved in social and political movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement and the opposition to the Vietnam War.
- The argument was made that if young people were old enough to fight and die in wars, they should also have the right to vote.
- As a result, the 26th Amendment was proposed and ratified, setting the eligibility age for voting at 18 nationwide.

2. Voting Laws in 1989:
- By 1989, the eligibility age for voting had been 18 for almost two decades.
- This meant that individuals who were 18 years old or older were able to vote in both federal and state elections, including presidential, congressional, and local elections.
- The 26th Amendment applied to all citizens of the United States, regardless of race, gender, or other factors.

Conclusion:
In 1989, the eligibility age for voting in the United States was 18. This age requirement was established by the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified in 1971. The amendment aimed to give young people the right to participate in the democratic process and recognize their contributions to society.

In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is
  • a)
    Presidential Law.
  • b)
    Decentralized Law.
  • c)
    Popular Participation Law.
  • d)
    Popular Decentralized Law.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

In 1994, the Popular Participation Law decentralized power to the local level, allowing for the popular election of mayors, dividing the country into municipalities and crafting a system of transfer of powers to municipalities.

In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of
  • a)
    local government bodies.
  • b)
    consumer courts.
  • c)
    planning commission.
  • d)
    financial commission for states.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepika Reddy answered
The P.K. Thungon Committee set up in 1988 to suggest the type of political and administrative structure in district for district planning, advocated constitutional status for Panchayati raj institutions.

Who is the formal chief of state in Canada?
  • a)
    Queen Elizabeth I
  • b)
    Queen Elizabeth II
  • c)
    President
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
Canada has a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the formal chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government.

Who is responsible for drafting the bill?
  • a)
    Judiciary
  • b)
    Bureaucracy
  • c)
    Governor
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
The actual task of drafting the bill is performed by the bureaucracy under the supervision of the minister concerned.

The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959 was
  • a)
    Andhra Pradesh
  • b)
    Rajasthan
  • c)
    Bihar
  • d)
    Orrisa
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Following the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta Report, Rajasthan was the first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October, 1959. It was followed by Andhra Pradesh and within next few years almost every State established some sort of Panchayati Raj Set-up.

How many states have a bicameral legislature?
  • a)
    Eight
  • b)
    Six
  • c)
    Four
  • d)
    Five
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
The 6 states of India are those who have bicameral legislature they are (Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh).

In the case of Machal Lalung of Assam, the justice was made after the intervention of:
  • a)
    Supreme Court
  • b)
    National Human Rights Commission
  • c)
    Government of India
  • d)
    Lok Priya Gopinath Bordoloi Mental Hospital
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirudh Desai answered
Machal Lalung was 23 when he was arrested and he was released in July 2005 at age of 77. He spent 54 years under custody during which his case never came up for hearing. He was freed when a team appointed by the National Human Rights Commission intervened after an inspection of undertrials in the State.

How many variations could there be in the PR system?
  • a)
    Four
  • b)
    Two
  • c)
    Five
  • d)
    Three
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
In the PR system, there could be two variations. One in which the entire country is treated as one constituency, and seats are allocated to each party according to its share of votes in the national election. In other, the country is divided into several multi-member constituencies.

Who nominates the members of the Rajya Sabha?
  • a)
    lok sabha speaker
  • b)
    President
  • c)
    Vice-President
  • d)
    Chairman
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajesh Gupta answered
The president nominates the members of the Rajya Sabha.Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for a six-year term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.

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