11. Consider the following statements regarding the Committee on Estimates in the context of the Indian Parliament:
- The committee consists of elected members only from the Lok Sabha.
- The committee examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
- The chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker from among its members.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 3 Only
[B] 1 and 3 Only
[C] 1 and 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [1 and 3 Only]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct: The Committee on Estimates has only elected Lok Sabha members, and its chairman is appointed by the Speaker from among these members. Statement 2 is incorrect since it is the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), not the Committee on Estimates, that examines the CAG’s reports.
12. Members of parliament in India:
- must be citizen of India
- are nominated, directly elected as well as indirectly elected members
- possess right to speak in any house of the parliament
- posses right to vote in any house of parliament
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
13. Which of the following are the basis for reservation of seats in India's Panchayati Raj Institutions?
- Gender
- Caste
- Religion
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Part IX of the Indian Constitution provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women (gender) in Panchayati Raj Institutions. However, there is no provision for reservation based on religion in Part IX. Therefore, only gender and caste are the basis for such reservations, not religion.
14. Which of the following enshrines the responsibility of the Indian State towards international peace and security?
- Preamble
- Emergency Powers
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Article 51 under the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the State to promote international peace and security, maintain honorable relations between nations, respect international law and treaty obligations, and encourage settlement of disputes by arbitration. The Preamble and Emergency Powers do not specifically mention these responsibilities.
15. The President has the power of Suspensive Veto in case of:
- Money bill
- Ordinary bill
- Constitutional Amendment bill
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [2 Only]
Notes:
The President exercises Suspensive Veto when he returns a bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. The President has no Suspensive veto in case of Money bill. Similarly, President cannot send a Constitutional Amendment bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. Thus, Suspensive Veto is exercised by the President only in case of Ordinary bills passed by the Parliament.
16. Consider the following statements about Law Commission of India:
- It is a statutory body
- Attorney General of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Commission
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because Law Commission of India is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. Second statement is incorrect because the chairperson is appointed by the central government.
17. Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha:
- The Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha is nominated by the Vice-President of India
- Rajya Sabha cannot pass a vote of No-Confidence against the Council of Ministers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [2 Only]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because the Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha is not nominated, in fact, is elected from amongst its members. He/She takes care of the day-to-day matters of the house in the absence of the Chairperson. Second statement is correct.
18. Consider the following statements regarding the GST Council:
- The Council is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
- The decisions of the GST Council are made by a three-fourth majority of the votes cast.
- It finalises tax rates for goods and services in the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 3
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The GST Council was established under Article 279A of the Constitution. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister, decides matters through a three-fourth majority of votes cast, and is empowered to recommend tax rates on goods and services across India. Therefore, all the three statements given above are correct.
19. Consider the following:
- Tea Board of India
- Coffee Board of India
- Rubber Board of India
Which of the above is/are statutory body/bodies?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 3
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three, Tea Board of India (established under the Tea Act of 1953), Coffee Board of India (established by an Act of Parliament in 1942), and Rubber Board of India (constituted under the Rubber Act of 1947), are statutory bodies set up by acts passed by the Indian Parliament for regulating the respective commodities.
20. Who among the following is/are directly appointed by the President?
- Special officer for linguistic minorities
- Attorney General of India
- Advocate General of India
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of respective state.
