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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are way/s through which Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
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Detailed scrutiny of all legislative and other matters that come up before parliament are conducted mainly through Parliamentary Committees. Parliamentary Committees are of two kinds: Ad hoc committees and the Standing Committees.
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Detailed scrutiny of all legislative and other matters that come up before parliament are conducted mainly through Parliamentary Committees. Parliamentary Committees are of two kinds: Ad hoc committees and the Standing Committees.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement is a major objective of Anti- Defection Law?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of Panchayati Raj system:
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee suggested that the panchayat Samiti should be the executive authority while the Zila Parishad should be the advisory, coordinating, and supervisory body.
The Ashok Mehta Committee was the first committee to suggest a three-tier system for Panchayati raj.
The Thungton committee suggested reservations for women.
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Ashok Mehta committee suggested replacing the three-tier Panchayati raj system with a two-tier one.
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Ashok Mehta committee suggested replacing the three-tier Panchayati raj system with a two-tier one.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
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Ans c)
The Comptroller and Auditor General ‘s functions and duties are:
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each state and Union Territory, having a Legislative Assembly as to whether such expenditure has been in accordance with the law.
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Fund and public accounts of the Union and of the States.
To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, Profit and Loss Accounts, etc., kept by any department of the Union or a State, and
To audit and report on the accounts of government companies and other corporations when required by law.
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The Comptroller and Auditor General ‘s functions and duties are:
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each state and Union Territory, having a Legislative Assembly as to whether such expenditure has been in accordance with the law.
To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Fund and public accounts of the Union and of the States.
To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, Profit and Loss Accounts, etc., kept by any department of the Union or a State, and
To audit and report on the accounts of government companies and other corporations when required by law.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement is/are not correct regarding deciding Authority with respect to Anti-defection Law?
Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the House.
The Act provided that the presiding officer’s decision was final and could not be questioned in any court of law.
There is no time limit as per the law within which the Presiding Officers should decide on a plea for disqualification
Select the correct answer the following using the code given below:
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The Kihoto Hollohan case 1993 made the decision of the presiding officers in disqualification of members of parliament subject to judicial review.
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The Kihoto Hollohan case 1993 made the decision of the presiding officers in disqualification of members of parliament subject to judicial review.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Arrange the following committee involved in the evolution of the Panchayati Raj system chronologically:
Ashok Mehta Committee
GVK Rao Committee
Balwant Rai Committee
Gadgil Committee
LM Singhvi Committee
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Balwant Rai committee – January 1957
Ashok Mehta committee – December 1977
GVK Rao committee – 1985
LM Singhvi committee – 1986
Gadgil committee – 1988
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Balwant Rai committee – January 1957
Ashok Mehta committee – December 1977
GVK Rao committee – 1985
LM Singhvi committee – 1986
Gadgil committee – 1988
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were
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Members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, according to the scheme recommended by the Cabinet Mission.
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Members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies, according to the scheme recommended by the Cabinet Mission.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statement:
If the Member of either house of the parliament votes or abstains from voting in the House Contrary to any direction issued by his/her political party.
If any nominated member joins any political party.
If any member who is independently elected joins any party.
If an elected member of the parliament or state Legislature gives up his/her membership of a political party in the advice of any other party.
Which of the above statements is/are correct with respect to the grounds of disqualification?
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Ans d)
A nominated member is allowed to join a political party within 6 months of taking an oath to the house of parliament. After the aforementioned period, this act of joining the political party is subjected to defection.
An MP who gives up his political party membership voluntarily (on his own) is subjected to defection.
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A nominated member is allowed to join a political party within 6 months of taking an oath to the house of parliament. After the aforementioned period, this act of joining the political party is subjected to defection.
An MP who gives up his political party membership voluntarily (on his own) is subjected to defection.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding evolution of Panchayati Raj system:
The Panchayati Raj system was constitutionalized during the tenure of Rajiv Gandhi.
Tamil Nadu was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.
The amendment bill was passed by special majority in the Parliament agreed upon by more than 50% states.
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Ans a)
The government under the prime ministership of PV Narasimha Rao constitutionalized the Panchayati raj institution through the enactment of the 73rd constitutional amendment act.
Rajasthan was the first state to introduce Panchayati raj in October 1959.
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The government under the prime ministership of PV Narasimha Rao constitutionalized the Panchayati raj institution through the enactment of the 73rd constitutional amendment act.
Rajasthan was the first state to introduce Panchayati raj in October 1959.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?
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Article 51 says; the State shall endeavor to
promote international peace and security;
maintain just and honourable relations between nations;
foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
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Article 51 says; the State shall endeavor to
promote international peace and security;
maintain just and honourable relations between nations;
foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
