Q1: The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) was established in the year:
(a) 1950
(b) 1949
(c) 1947
(d) 1951
Ans: (b)
The IPG is an autonomous body formed in 1949 through a motion adopted by the Constituent Assembly (Legislative).
Q2: Statement 1: The IPG was formed in 1949 through a motion adopted by the Indian Parliament.
Statement 2: Membership in the IPG is exclusive to current members of Parliament, and former members cannot become associate members.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (a)
The IPG was formed in 1949 through a motion adopted by the Constituent Assembly (Legislative). Membership in the IPG is open to all members of Parliament, and former members can become associate members with limited rights.
Q3: Arrange the following objectives of the IPG in the order they were mentioned:
(a) Organize seminars and discussions
(b) Facilitate personal contact among Parliament members
(c) Address questions of public importance
(d) Publish materials for information dissemination
Ans: b, c, a, d
The objectives of the IPG are listed in the order of facilitating personal contact among members, addressing public questions, organizing seminars/discussions, and publishing informative materials.
Q4: Assertion (A): Associate members of the IPG lack representation at IPU and CPA meetings.
Reasoning (R): Associate members include former members of the Indian Parliament.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
Associate members do lack representation at IPU and CPA meetings, and they include former members of Parliament. However, the reason for their lack of representation is not directly stated as their status as former members.
Q5: The IPG is the National Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The IPG also functions as the India Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CP(a).
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (c)
The IPG acts as both the National Group of the IPU and the India Branch of the CPA.
Q6: Statement 1: The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha serves as the ex officio Vice-President of the IPG.
Statement 2: The Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha acts as the ex officio Secretary-General of the IPG.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (d)
The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha serve as ex officio Vice-Presidents, and the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha acts as the ex officio Secretary-General of the IPG.
Q7: Statement 1: The IPU comprises parliaments of sovereign states, including 179 member nations.
Statement 2: The CPA consists of about 17,000 Parliamentarians in 53 Commonwealth countries.
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (c)
The IPU indeed consists of 179 member nations, and the CPA includes about 17,000 Parliamentarians across 53 Commonwealth countries.
Q8: Assertion (A): Members of the IPG are eligible for participation in international conferences and seminars.
Reasoning (R): The IPG is associated with international organizations like the IPU and CPA.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
IPG members can participate in international events due to its affiliations with the IPU and CPA.
Q9: Statement 1: The IPG organizes addresses to Parliament members by visiting Heads of State and Government from foreign countries.
Statement 2: The IPG Newsletter is distributed quarterly to all members, including associate members.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (a)
The IPG organizes addresses by visiting Heads of State and Government, and the IPG Newsletter is distributed quarterly.
Q10: Statement 1: The IPG awards an "Outstanding Parliamentarian" annually since 1995.
Statement 2: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints a committee for the award nominations.
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (c)
Since 1995, the IPG has been awarding an "Outstanding Parliamentarian" annually, with a committee appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for nominations.
Q11: Statement 1: The IPG was formed through a motion in the Indian Constituent Assembly.
Statement 2: Membership of the IPG is exclusive to current members of the Indian Parliament.
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (a)
The IPG was indeed formed through a motion in the Constituent Assembly. However, membership is open to all members of Parliament, and former members can become associate members.
Q12: Statement 1: The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) facilitates contacts between Indian Parliamentary delegations and parliamentarians of IPU member countries.
Statement 2: IPG members hold various positions in IPU bodies, representing India's viewpoint on important issues in IPU meetings.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (c)
The IPG facilitates contacts with IPU member countries, and its members hold various positions in IPU bodies, representing India's viewpoint.
Q13: Assertion (A): The IPG organizes visits to foreign countries for establishing contacts with other parliaments.
Reasoning (R): These visits are crucial for India’s foreign policy and international relations.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
While the IPG does organize foreign visits for parliamentary contacts, the direct impact on India’s foreign policy and international relations, although likely, is not explicitly stated as the reason for these visits.
Q14: The President of each Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) is appointed by the President of India.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The President of each PFG is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the President of India.
Q15: Statement 1: The IPU works towards the firm establishment of representative institutions globally.
Statement 2: The CPA's mission includes fostering cooperation among Commonwealth parliaments and legislatures.
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (c)
The IPU's goal is to establish representative institutions worldwide, and the CPA aims to foster cooperation among Commonwealth parliaments.
Q16: Arrange the following in the order they were established:
(a) Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG)
(b) Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CP(a)
(c) Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Ans: c, b, a
The IPU was established first, followed by the CPA, and then the IPG.
Q17: Statement 1: The CPA aims to promote knowledge and understanding of constitutional, legislative, economic, social, and cultural systems within a parliamentary democratic framework.
Statement 2: IPG membership as the main branch of the CPA in India provides opportunities for participation in conferences, seminars, and exchanges of delegations.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct.
Ans: (c)
The CPA aims to promote knowledge and understanding, and IPG membership in the CPA provides opportunities for participation in conferences, seminars, etc.
Q18: Assertion (A): The IPG publishes a quarterly newsletter for its members.
Reasoning (R): The newsletter is aimed at keeping members informed about parliamentary matters worldwide.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The IPG indeed publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep its members informed about parliamentary matters, both in India and globally.
Q19: The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) was introduced in the 1960s.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The IPG was formed in 1949, not in the 1960s.
Q20: Statement 1: The IPG's "Outstanding Parliamentarian" award was introduced in 1995.
Statement 1: The IPG plays a significant role in India's participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
(a) Only statement 1 is true.
(b) Only statement 2 is true.
(c) Both statements are true.
(d) Neither statement is true.
Ans: (c)
The "Outstanding Parliamentarian" award was indeed introduced in 1995, and the IPG plays a crucial role in India's engagement with the IPU.
