UPSC Prelims 2024
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- Indian Polity
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :
- Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
- Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :
- Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
- Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Polity
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
- A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
- A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
- A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
- A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
- A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
- A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Polity
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements :
While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration
- He/She shall not preside.
- He/She shall not have the right to speak.
- He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements :While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration He/She shall not preside. He/She shall not have the right to speak. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements :
While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration
- He/She shall not preside.
- He/She shall not have the right to speak.
- He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Polity
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
- Governor of the Constituent State
- Chief Minister of the Constituent State
- Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
- The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
View Answer for: The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members? Governor of the Constituent State Chief Minister of the Constituent State Three Members to be nominated by the President of India The Home Minister of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
- Governor of the Constituent State
- Chief Minister of the Constituent State
- Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
- The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- Indian Polity
Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitutions
Select the answer using the code given below:
View Answer for: Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India? Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the ConstitutionsSelect the answer using the code given below:Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitutions
Select the answer using the code given below:
- Indian Polity
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Nepali
- Maithili
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View Answer for: The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? Konkani Manipuri Nepali MaithiliSelect the correct answer using the code given below:The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Nepali
- Maithili
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Indian Polity
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?
View Answer for: Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?
- Indian Polity
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
- Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
- Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
- Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View Answer for: What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs? Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service mattersSelect the correct answer using the code given below:What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
- Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
- Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
- Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Indian Polity
Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
- Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
- Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
- This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
Select the answer using the code given below :
View Answer for: Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.Select the answer using the code given below :Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
- Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
- Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.
- This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
Select the answer using the code given below :
- Indian Polity
Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
View Answer for: Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
- Indian Polity
How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
View Answer for: How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
- Indian Polity
With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements :
- The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
- At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements : The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements :
- The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
- At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Polity
Consider the following statements:
- It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
- A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements: It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Consider the following statements:
- It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
- A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Polity
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
View Answer for: Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
- Indian Polity
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam':
- Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
- This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
- There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
View Answer for: Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.Which of the statements given above are correct?Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam':
- Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
- This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
- There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Indian Polity
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
View Answer for: A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
- Indian Polity
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
- Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
- A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
- The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
- Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below :
View Answer for: Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament? Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.Select the answer using the code given below :Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
- Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
- A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
- The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
- Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below :
- Indian Polity
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
- Addition
- Variation
- Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View Answer for: As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of: Addition Variation RepealSelect the correct answer using the code given below:As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
- Addition
- Variation
- Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- Indian Polity
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
Army Airforce Navy 1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander 2. Major General Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral 3. Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel Group Captain Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:
View Answer for: Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?Army | Airforce | Navy ------- | -------- | -------- 1. Brigadier | Air Commodore| Commander 2. Major General | Air Vice Marshal | Vice Admiral 3. Major | Squadron Leader | Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel | Group Captain | CaptainSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
Army Airforce Navy 1. Brigadier Air Commodore Commander 2. Major General Air Vice Marshal Vice Admiral 3. Major Squadron Leader Lieutenant Commander 4. Lieutenant Colonel Group Captain Captain Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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