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31. Which of the following Prime Minister of India never attended the Parliament during his tenure?
[A] Chudhari Charan Singh
[B] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[C] V.P. Singh
[D] Chandra Shekhar
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Correct Answer: A [Chudhari Charan Singh]
Notes:
It was Chaudhari Charan Singh who was the Prime Minister of India from 28th July 1979 to 14th January 1980 never attended the Lok Sabha as the Indian National Congress withdrew it’s support before the seating of Lok Sabha.
32. Who among the following persons doesn’t take oath of the office?
[A] Speaker
[B] President
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha do not take oath of the office. Article 93 of the Indian constitution talks about the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
33. What is the function of Pro-Tem Speaker?
[A] Administer oath to members
[B] Check if the election certificates of the members are in order
[C] Conduct proceeding of the House in absence of the Speaker
[D] Select the Deputy Speaker
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Correct Answer: A [Administer oath to members]
Notes:
The senior most member of the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Pro-Tem Speaker as soon as the new government is formed. He administers the oath to newly elected members of the House and conducts proceeding till a regular Speaker is chosen.
34. In which year, hindi names ‘Rajya Sabha’ and ‘Lok Sabha’ were adopted for the Council of States and the House of People respectively?
[A] 1950
[B] 1947
[C] 1954
[D] 1962
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Correct Answer: C [1954]
Notes:
In 1954, the Hindi names ‘Rajya Sabha’ and ‘Lok Sabha’ were adopted for the Council of States and the House of People. The Rajya Sabha represented the states and the union territories, and the Lok Sabha represented the people of India in collective.
35. Which of the following states that the amount of the demand be reduced by ₹100?
[A] Policy Cut Motion
[B] Economy Cut Motion
[C] Token Cut Motion
[D] Budget Cut Motion
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Correct Answer: C [Token Cut Motion]
Notes:
The Token Cut Motion ventilates a specific grievance that is within the sphere of responsibility of the Government. The Motion states that the amount of the demand be reduced by ₹100.
36. Which constitutional amendment affirmed the power of Parliament to amend any part of the constitution including fundamental rights?
[A] 22nd Amendment Act,1969
[B] 23rd Amendment Act, 1969
[C] 24th Amendment Act, 1971
[D] 25th Amendment Act, 1971
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Correct Answer: C [24th Amendment Act, 1971]
Notes:
The Twenty-Fourth Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 stated that the Parliament of India has the power to amend any part of the Constitution including fundamental rights of the citizens of India.
37. Which Amendment empowered the president to declare different proclamations of national emergency on different grounds simultaneously?
[A] 38th Amendment Act, 1975
[B] 39th Amendment Act, 1975
[C] 40th Amendment Act, 1976
[D] 41st Amendment Act, 1976
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Correct Answer: A [38th Amendment Act, 1975]
Notes:
The 38th amendment to the Constitution of India in the year 1975 empowered the president to declare different proclamations of national emergency on different grounds simultaneously.
38. Which of the following Directive Principles were added by 42nd amendment?
1. Equal justice and free-legal aid
2. Participation of workers in the management of industries
3.Protection of environment, forests and wild life
4. Promotion of cottage industries
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 ,3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added three new Directive Principles to the constitution of India which are: (1) equal justice and free-legal aid, (2) participation of workers in the management of industries and (3) protection of environment, forests and wild life.
39. Which amendment empowered the Centre to deploy its armed forces in any state to deal with a grave situation of law and order?
[A] 42nd Amendment, 1976
[B] 44th Amendment, 1978
[C] 46th Amendment, 1982
[D] 48th Amendment, 1984
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Correct Answer: A [42nd Amendment, 1976]
Notes:
The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India is the year 1976 empowered the Centre to deploy its armed forces in any state to deal with a grave situation of law and order.
40. In how many categories are the parliamentary standing committees classified?
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:
The parliamentary standing committees are classified on the basis of the nature of functions performed by them. Presently they are classified in six categories: Financial Committees, Departmental Standing Committees, Committees to Inquire, Committees to Scrutinise and Control, Committees Relating to the Day-to-Day Business of the House and House-Keeping Committees or Service Committees.
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