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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?
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
 | 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?
In every two years, one-third members of the Rajya Sabha get
a)
suspended.
b)
retired.
c)
nominated.
d)
promoted.
 | Atharva Banerjee answered |
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?
The total numbers of seats for Lok Sabha are
a)
484
b)
496
c)
535
d)
543
| | 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?
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.
 | 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.
In India who can vote under the concept of Universal Adult Franchise?- a)Minors can also vote
- b)Only educated people can vote
- c)Foreign nationals can also vote
- d)Adults who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of any caste, colour, creed or gender.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In India who can vote under the concept of Universal Adult Franchise?
a)
Minors can also vote
b)
Only educated people can vote
c)
Foreign nationals can also vote
d)
Adults who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of any caste, colour, creed or gender.
| | Devanshi Choudhary answered |
Universal Adult Franchise means adults (18 years and above) who have the nationality of India, have the right to vote irrespective of caste, colour, creed or gender.
How many members of the assembly were from scheduled castes?- a)22
- b)20
- c)28
- d)30
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
How many members of the assembly were from scheduled castes?
a)
22
b)
20
c)
28
d)
30
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The assembly had twenty-eight members from the scheduled castes.
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?
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
 | Arnav Chakraborty answered |
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.
When did Nepal emerge as a democratic republic?- a)2005
- b)2004
- c)2011
- d)2008
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
When did Nepal emerge as a democratic republic?
a)
2005
b)
2004
c)
2011
d)
2008
| | Arun Yadav answered |
In 2008, Nepal emerged as a democratic republic after abolishing the monarchy.
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?
Who decides the substance and timing of the bill?
a)
Governor
b)
President
c)
Cabinet
d)
None
| | 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.
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?
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
 | Aditya Choudhary answered |
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?
Confidence or no-confidence can be moved only in
a)
Rajya Sabha
b)
Lok Sabha
c)
Planning Commission
d)
Estimate Committee
| | 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.
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?
Who can remove the Chief Election Commissioner before the expiry of the term?
a)
Vice-President
b)
Chairman
c)
President
d)
None
| | 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.
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?
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
| | 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.
What has become the most visible symbol of the democratic process?- a)Wars
- b)Polls
- c)Elections
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What has become the most visible symbol of the democratic process?
a)
Wars
b)
Polls
c)
Elections
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
Elections have today become the most visible symbol of the democratic process.
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 Cabinet has a secretariat under a
a)
Senior Minister
b)
President
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Secretary General
| | Hrishikesh Jain answered |
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.
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?
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.
| | Aditya Banerjee answered |
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 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?
Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
a)
Law of the land
b)
Supreme court
c)
Supreme court tribunal
d)
Constitution
 | 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.
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?
Who is responsible for drafting the bill?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Bureaucracy
c)
Governor
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The actual task of drafting the bill is performed by the bureaucracy under the supervision of the minister concerned.
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?
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
| | 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.
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?
How many variations could there be in the PR system?
a)
Four
b)
Two
c)
Five
d)
Three
| | 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.
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?
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.
 | 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.
How many seats are demanded to reserve for women?- a)One-Third
- b)One-Fourth
- c)One-Fifth
- d)Two-Thirds
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How many seats are demanded to reserve for women?
a)
One-Third
b)
One-Fourth
c)
One-Fifth
d)
Two-Thirds
 | Rajesh Gupta answered |
One-third of seats are demanded to reserve for women.
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?
What was the eligibility age for voting in 1989?
a)
20
b)
18
c)
16
d)
22
 | Trisha Vashisht answered |
The Indian constitution adopts Universal adult franchise as a basis of elections to the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies. Every citizen who is or above 18 years of age has a right to vote without any discrimination of caste, race , religion, sex, literacy, etc. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988.
Who described the prime minister as the linchpin of government?- a)Gandhi
- b)Nehru
- c)Rajendra prasad
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who described the prime minister as the linchpin of government?
a)
Gandhi
b)
Nehru
c)
Rajendra prasad
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
Nehru described the prime minister as the linchpin of the government.
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the __________- a)Third reading
- b)Second reading
- c)First reading
- d)Committee stage
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the __________
a)
Third reading
b)
Second reading
c)
First reading
d)
Committee stage
 | Jyoti Yadav answered |
In the law making process in India, the bill is put to vote in both Houses of the Parliament after the third reading.
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?
Who is the formal chief of state in Canada?
a)
Queen Elizabeth I
b)
Queen Elizabeth II
c)
President
d)
None
| | 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.
The process of judicial appointments is influenced by…- a)Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
- b)President
- c)Election Commissioner of India
- d)Comptroller and Auditor General
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The process of judicial appointments is influenced by…
a)
Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
b)
President
c)
Election Commissioner of India
d)
Comptroller and Auditor General
 | Nisha Sengupta answered |
Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India — all influence the process of judicial appointment.
Assertion (A): The 42nd amendment of the Constitution introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens.Reason (R): The Constitution enforces these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.- a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- b)If Assertion is true but Reason is false
- c)If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- d)If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): The 42nd amendment of the Constitution introduced Fundamental Duties for citizens.
Reason (R): The Constitution enforces these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.
a)
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
b)
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
c)
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
d)
If both Assertion and Reason are false
 | Learning Educators answered |
- The Assertion is correct; the 42nd amendment indeed enumerated Fundamental Duties for citizens.
- The Reason, however, is incorrect since the Constitution does not enforce these duties as prerequisites for enjoying fundamental rights.
- Therefore, while both statements are true, the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion.
- Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another- a)High Court by the Prime Minister
- b)Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India
- c)High Court on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of a State
- d)High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another
a)
High Court by the Prime Minister
b)
Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India
c)
High Court on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of a State
d)
High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
| | Abhay Sharma answered |
A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha- a)6 members
- b)9 members
- c)12 members
- d)15 members
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha
a)
6 members
b)
9 members
c)
12 members
d)
15 members
| | Devansh Choudhary answered |
Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides that 12 members are to be nominated by the President of India.
Who can remove the president from office?- a)Mps
- b)Parliament
- c)Elections
- d)Parliamentarians
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who can remove the president from office?
a)
Mps
b)
Parliament
c)
Elections
d)
Parliamentarians
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The president can be removed from office only by parliament by impeachment.
By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?- a)Senior-most judge of the High Court
- b)Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court
- c)Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
- d)Senior Member of Law Commission
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?
a)
Senior-most judge of the High Court
b)
Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court
c)
Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
d)
Senior Member of Law Commission
 | Divya Mishra answered |
Over the years, a convention had developed whereby the senior-most judge of the Supreme
Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
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?
The electoral procedure of the Vice President of India is mentioned under article
a)
56
b)
60
c)
61
d)
66
| | Atharva Banerjee answered |
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."
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?
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
| | Preethi Sen answered |
At present, the Election Commission of India is a three-member body, with one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
What is not merely a law-making body?- a)Judiciary
- b)Army
- c)Legislature
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is not merely a law-making body?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Army
c)
Legislature
d)
None
| | Arun Yadav answered |
The legislature is not merely a law-making body.
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?
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
| | Sahana Choudhury answered |
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.
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?
The number of members from Uttar Pradesh to Rajya Sabha is
a)
23
b)
29
c)
31
d)
33
| | 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.
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?
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
| | 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.
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?
Who is bound to protect the rights of the individual?
a)
Government
b)
People
c)
Emperor
d)
None
| | 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.
What is a writ that allows a lower court to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court?- a)Prohibition
- b)Mandamus
- c)Habeas
- d)Certiorari
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is a writ that allows a lower court to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court?
a)
Prohibition
b)
Mandamus
c)
Habeas
d)
Certiorari
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
Under this writ, the court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.
Germany has a- a)Unicameral legislature
- b)Bicameral legislature
- c)Dictatorship form of government
- d)Autocratic form of government
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Germany has a
a)
Unicameral legislature
b)
Bicameral legislature
c)
Dictatorship form of government
d)
Autocratic form of government
 | Aryan Chavan answered |
The two Houses are known as Federal Assembly and Federal Council.
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?
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.
 | 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.
The example of proportional representation system is- a)India
- b)U.K
- c)Netherlands
- d)New Zealand
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The example of proportional representation system is
a)
India
b)
U.K
c)
Netherlands
d)
New Zealand
| | Sarthak Banerjee answered |
Except Netherlands the rest of the countries follows the first past the post system.
What kind of power does the president have to use the veto in a very effective manner?- a)Formal
- b)Informal
- c)Logical
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What kind of power does the president have to use the veto in a very effective manner?
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Logical
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
This gives the president an informal power to use the veto in a very effective manner.
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 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.
| | Athul Choudhary answered |
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.
What is the organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration called?- a)Executive
- b)Judiciary
- c)Defence
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration called?
a)
Executive
b)
Judiciary
c)
Defence
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration is called the executive.
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?
How many states have a bicameral legislature?
a)
Eight
b)
Six
c)
Four
d)
Five
| | 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).
The bill that enjoys the sitting of both the Houses due to deadlock is- a)Prevention of Terrorism Bill
- b)Revenue Generation Bill
- c)Entertainment Tax Bill on Gujrat State
- d)Customs Tariff (Amendment) Bill
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The bill that enjoys the sitting of both the Houses due to deadlock is
a)
Prevention of Terrorism Bill
b)
Revenue Generation Bill
c)
Entertainment Tax Bill on Gujrat State
d)
Customs Tariff (Amendment) Bill
| | Hrishikesh Chauhan answered |
Until now, only three bills: the Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), the Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill (1978) and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002) have been passed at joint sessions.
Who comprises the governor, chief minister, and council of ministers at the state level?- a)Judiciary
- b)Director
- c)Executive
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who comprises the governor, chief minister, and council of ministers at the state level?
a)
Judiciary
b)
Director
c)
Executive
d)
None
| | Anirudh Desai answered |
Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers at the State Level
Governor:
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor's role is mainly ceremonial and symbolic, and they act as the representative of the President at the state level.
- The Governor has certain powers related to the administration of the state, such as appointing the Chief Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers.
Chief Minister:
- The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and is appointed by the Governor.
- The Chief Minister is the leader of the ruling party or coalition in the state legislative assembly.
- The Chief Minister is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the state and plays a key role in decision-making and policy implementation.
Council of Ministers:
- The Council of Ministers consists of the Chief Minister and other ministers who are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- The Council of Ministers is responsible for formulating and implementing government policies and decisions.
- Each minister in the Council is typically in charge of a specific department or portfolio, such as finance, education, health, etc.
In conclusion, at the state level, the Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers together form the executive branch of the government. They play crucial roles in the governance and administration of the state, with the Chief Minister leading the government and the Council of Ministers assisting in policy-making and implementation.
Governor:
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and is appointed by the President of India.
- The Governor's role is mainly ceremonial and symbolic, and they act as the representative of the President at the state level.
- The Governor has certain powers related to the administration of the state, such as appointing the Chief Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers.
Chief Minister:
- The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and is appointed by the Governor.
- The Chief Minister is the leader of the ruling party or coalition in the state legislative assembly.
- The Chief Minister is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the state and plays a key role in decision-making and policy implementation.
Council of Ministers:
- The Council of Ministers consists of the Chief Minister and other ministers who are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
- The Council of Ministers is responsible for formulating and implementing government policies and decisions.
- Each minister in the Council is typically in charge of a specific department or portfolio, such as finance, education, health, etc.
In conclusion, at the state level, the Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers together form the executive branch of the government. They play crucial roles in the governance and administration of the state, with the Chief Minister leading the government and the Council of Ministers assisting in policy-making and implementation.
What type of power of the parliament involves the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes?- a)Judicial
- b)Financial
- c)Electoral
- d)None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What type of power of the parliament involves the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes?
a)
Judicial
b)
Financial
c)
Electoral
d)
None
| | Rajesh Gupta answered |
The financial powers of the parliament involve the grant of resources to the government to implement its programmes.
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