Description : After question hour, a motion moved by a Member of Parliament to draw the attention of Executive for discussing a definite matter of public importance is- (1) Privilege motion (2) Calling attention Motion (3) Adjournment motion (4) No-confidence motion
Last Answer : (3) Adjournment motion Explanation: Adjournment motion is moved by a member when it is desired to draw the attention of the Executive for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent ... aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance.
Description : Which of the following is the most appropriate tool to raise the issue of Naxalism activities in the Lok Sabha? (1) Calling attention motion (2) Discussion under Rule 377 (3) Censure motion (4) Short duration discussion
Last Answer : (1) Calling attention motion Explanation: Calling attention is a type of motion introduced by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance.
Description : Which of the following does not come under ligislative control over administration? (1) Zero hour (2) Adjournment motion (3) Budget session (4) Formulation of a Bill
Last Answer : (3) Budget session Explanation: There are several ways in which Parliament exercises control over public administration. Some of the important means of control are: control of ... calling attention motions, short note discussions, adjournment motions; debates and committees of parliament.
Description : A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance is called – (1) Adjournment motion (2) No-confidence motion (3) Cut motion (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) Adjournment motion Explanation: The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences ... aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance.
Description : The purpose of an adjournment motion is to — (1) seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill (2) censure the Government (3) propose a reduction in the budget (4) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Last Answer : (4) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance Explanation: Adjournment Motion is the procedure for adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, which can be moved with the consent of the speaker.
Description : Which innovative discussion process is introduced by the Indian parliament to the World Parliamentary systems? (1) Question hour (2) Zero hour (3) Resolutions (4) Presidential Speech
Last Answer : (2) Zero hour Explanation: Zero Hour is the Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962. It is called so because it begins at 12.00 ... of procedure. During zero hour, questions are asked about issues of public importance without prior permission.
Description : Which of the folowing motion is related with the Union Budget? (1) Adjournment (2) Censure (3) Cut (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Cut Explanation: Cut motion is a veto power given to the members of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by the government. This can turn into an effective tool to ... is adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers, it is obliged to resign.
Description : Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget? (1) Adjournment (2) Censure (3) Cut (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) Cut Explanation: The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may ... to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
Description : 'Zero Hour' in the working of the Indian Parliament means – (1) Hour before the Question Hour (2) The first Hour of the Session (3) Interval between Question Flour and next Agenda (4) When Privilege Motion, is accepted
Last Answer : (3) Interval between Question Flour and next Agenda Explanation: Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be ... members can raise questions about any aspect of administrative activity. Zero Flour follows Question Hour.
Description : Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by _______ of the house. (1) Adjournment since die (2) Prorogation (3) Dissolution (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (3) Dissolution Explanation: Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by Adjournment Sine die, prorogation, dissolution of the house.
Description : The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House (2) The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the ... the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.
Last Answer : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House Explanation: The first reading of the bill in a house of parliament refers to motion for leave to introduce the bill ... initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the House, the Speaker may permit a full discussion thereon.
Description : The most important reason for highly restricted use of penicillin G injections in present day therapeutics is its (a) Narrow spectrum of activity (b) Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction (c) Short duration of action (d) Neurotoxicity
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The most important reason for highly restricted use of penicillin G injections in present day therapeutics is its: A. Narrow spectrum of activity B. Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction C. Short duration of action D. Neurotoxicity
Last Answer : B. Potential to cause hypersensitivity reaction
Description : Spurithy notices the television commercial because of the loud sounds. This is an example of 1. Exposure 2. Involuntary attention 3. non voluntary attention 4. voluntary attention 5. None of these
Last Answer : Involuntary attention
Description : What do you understand by Adjournment Motion? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Adjournment Motion may be made by the members to draw attention of the Government on urgent matters.
Description : In induction, reasoning proceeds to a conclusion that is ---------- to the scope of its premises. A) confined B) not confined C) narrow D) restricted.
Last Answer : B) not confined
Description : Zero hour is at the discretion of – (1) Prime Minister (2) Speaker (3) Opposition leader (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Speaker Explanation: In 'Zero Hour' members can raise questions without prior notice to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The order in which the matters will be raised is decided by the Speaker at his/her discretion.
Description : When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India? (1) 1952 (2) 1962 (3) 1972 (4) 1982
Last Answer : (2) 1962 Explanation: Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the ... issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.
Description : Which of the following matters would an auditor most likely consider when establishing the scope of the audit? a. Audit areas where there is a higher risk of material misstatement. ... status of audit work throughout the engagement and the expected deliverables resulting from the audit procedures.
Last Answer : The expected audit coverage, including the number and locations of the entity's components to be included.
Description : Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is NOT correct? (1) The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of Government (2) The foremost function of the Parliament is to ... House (4) The Cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular Chamber.
Last Answer : (3) The membership of the Cabinet is restricted to the Lower House.
Description : Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is not correct? (1) The Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government (2) The foremost function of the parliament is ... lower house (4) The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber
Last Answer : (3) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house Explanation: The membership of the cabinet is for both upper house and tower house.
Description : Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by: (1) Powers of the President of India (2) Judicial Review (3) Powers of the Prime Minister of India (4) Leader of the opposition
Last Answer : (2) Judicial Review Explanation: Sovereignty of Indian parliament is restricted by judicial review. The concept also holds that the legislative body may change or repeal any previous legislation, and so that it is not bound by written law (in some cases, even a constitution) or by precedent.
Description : The Right to Information Act, 2005 makes the provision of [UGC June 2010] (1) Dissemination of all types of information by all Public authorities to any person. (2) Establishment of Central, State ... an appellate body. (3) Transparency and accountability in Public authorities. (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (1) Dissemination of all types of information by all Public authorities to any person. Explanation: Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for ... any information from the Government, inspect any Government documents and seek certified photocopies thereof.
Description : The Planning Commission of India has been constituted - (1) under constitutional provision with specific mention for it (2) through an Act of Parliament (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard (4) through constitutional amendment
Last Answer : (3) through a cabinet decision in this regard Explanation: The Planning Commission was established in March 1950 by an executive resolution of the Government of India, on the recommendation of the ... nor a statutory body. Planning commission has been replaced by new institution namely NITI Aayog.
Description : Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in - (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles of State Policy (3) Citizenship (4) Provision of Election Commission
Last Answer : (2) Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The directive principles of state policy are the guidelines given to the central and state government of India. These provisions are contained in part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India and these are not enforceable by any court.
Description : Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) Union Public Service Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the ... legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members (2) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members ... Union Minister (4) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
Last Answer : (3) There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister Explanation: There is no bar on appointment of a person from outside the legislature as Minister, but he ... either house of the parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)].
Description : What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span? (1) List I, Schedule VII (2) List III, Schedule VII (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 (4) Emergency Powers
Last Answer : (3) Residuary Powers under Article 248 Explanation: Under the Residuary powers of legislation enumerated in Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to ... the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those Lists.
Description : Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) University Grants Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission Explanation: University Grants commission, N.H.R.C. and C.V.C are non-constitutional bodies, whereas election commission is a constitutional body under Article 324.
Description : Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by - (1) a simple majority of its members (2) 2/3rd majority (3) 3/4th majority (4) support of 1/3 of its members
Last Answer : (1) a simple majority of its members Explanation: Parliament can amend the official language of India by the simple majority of its members. The process of amendment in the Indian Constitution is ... 368 of Part XX of the Constitution. According to this article Parliament can amend the Constitution.
Description : Provision for the representation of Anglo - Indian Community in the Lok sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article - (1) 331 (2) 221 (3) 121 (4) 139
Last Answer : (1) 331 Explanation: Representation of the AngloIndian community in the Lok Sabha or Lower House of parliament is mentioned in the Article 331 of the Indian Constitution.
Description : In which Article of the Constitution of India was the provision for reservation of scheduled castes in the Lok Sabha made? (1) Article 330 (2) Article 331 (3) Article 332 (4) Article 333
Last Answer : (1) Article 330 Explanation: In the Indian Constitution, seats have been reserved in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Article -330.
Description : There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of the – (1) Chief Justice of India (2) ChiefJustice of a High Court (3) Governor (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (3) Governor Explanation: The Governors and LieutenantGovernors are appointed by the President for a term of 5 years. The term of Governor's office is normally 5 years but it can be terminated ... resignation by the governor. There is no provision of impeachment, as it happens for the President.
Description : The appointment of a Governor in a state is made as per the provision in the Constitution under article. (1) 153 (2) 154 (3) 155 (4) 156
Last Answer : (3) 155 Explanation: Appointment of the Governor of Indian state is described under Article 155 of the Indian constitution.
Description : What Constitutional provision enables the Central Government to provide reservations in jobs and educational institutions for the weaker sections of the society? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 16 (3) Article 46 (4) Article 19
Last Answer : (2) Article 16 Explanation: Article 16 of the Constitution of India is a bundle of contradictions, as on the one hand it deals with equality of opportunity in matters of public employment, and, on the other ... on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or any of them.
Description : Article 371 B of the Constitution of India makes special provision for which of the following states? (1) Maharashtra and Gujarat (2) Assam (3) Nagaland (4) Manipur
Last Answer : (2) Assam Explanation: Article 371 B makes special provision for Assam. Article 371 A for Nagaland Article 371 C for Manipur state Article 371 for state of Maharashtra & Gujarat.
Description : Provision for appointment of National Commission for SC's and ST'S has been made in the Constitution under article - (1) 338 and 338 A (2) 337 (3) 334 (4) 339
Last Answer : (1) 338 and 338 A Explanation: Article 338 deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is related with Article 338A.
Description : Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States are made? (1) Article 168 (2) Article 169 (3) Article 170 (4) Article 171
Last Answer : (2) Article 169 Explanation: Article 169 deals with the provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in states.
Description : The "Recall Provision" to remove the elected office bearers from the local Self Government institution has been executed in (1) Bihar (2) Kerala (3) Haryana (4) Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : (4) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Atpresent, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution or in the Representation of People's Act 1951 for Recall, that is basically a process whereby the ... states like Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have executed the provision at the level of local bodies.
Description : Provision regarding panchayats and municipalities was made in the. Indian Constitution in which year? (1) 1991 (2) 1992 (3) 1995 (4) 2000
Last Answer : (2) 1992 Explanation: The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to Panchayats containing articles 243 to 243-0 and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 relating to ... basic features of certainty, continuity and strength to Panchayat Raj institutions all over the country.
Description : In which Article, the provision of reservation of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Panchayat has been given? (1) 243 A (2) 243 B (3) 243 C (4) 243 D
Last Answer : (4) 243 D Explanation: Under Article 243 D, the provision of reservation of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes to panchayat has been given.
Description : From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India? (1) USA (2) UK (3) Canada (4) Switzerland
Last Answer : (3) Canada Explanation: Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many foreign constitutions. It ... of government (a federal system with a strong central government) and the idea of Residual Powers.
Description : The provision of the sixth schedule shall not apply in which one of the following states? (1) Meghalaya (2) Tripura (3) Mizoram (4) Goa
Last Answer : (4) Goa Explanation: In 6th schedule provision for administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh is given.
Description : The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in which article of the Indian Constitution? (1) Article 168 (2) Article 174 (3) Article 197 (4) Article 153
Last Answer : (1) Article 168 Explanation: The provision for Constitution of Legislatures in states is enshrined in Article 168 of the Indian Constitution.
Description : Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam? (1) Article 371A (2) Article 371B (3) Article 371C (4) Article 371D
Last Answer : (2) Article 371B Explanation: Article 371B in the Constitution of India 1949 provides special provision with respect to the State of Assam Not with standing anything in this Constitution, the President may, by order made with respect to the State of Assam.
Description : Under which of the constitutional provision, the Supreme Court of India extends advice to the president of India? (1) Article 141 (2) Article 142 (3) Article 143 (4) Article 144
Last Answer : (3) Article 143 Explanation: Under article 143 of the constitutional provision, the Supreme Court of India extends advice to the President of India. The article is about Power of President to consult ... civil and judicial authorities to act in the territory of India in aid of the Supreme Court.
Description : Wich one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam? (1) Article 371A (2) Article 371B (3) Article 371C (4) Article 371D
Last Answer : (2) Article 371B Explanation: Article 371B deals with special provision with respect to the State of Assam. The main objective of inserting Article 371B was to facilitate the creation of the sub- ... . Article 371C deals with special provisions with respect to Manipur which became a State in 1972.
Description : In Indian Parliament, a bill may be sent to a select committee – (1) after the first reading (2) after the second reading (3) after general discussion during second reading (4) at any stage at the discretion of the Speaker
Last Answer : (4) at any stage at the discretion of the Speaker Explanation: When a Bill comes up before a House for general discussion, it is open to that House to refer it to a Select Committee of the ... clause just as the two Houses do. Amendments can be moved to various clauses by members of the Committee.
Description : Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament - (1) Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget (2) Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion ... Bill, Appropriation Bill (4) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account
Last Answer : (4) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account Explanation: The correct sequence is, Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account.
Description : Compared with Society, the scope of State activity is – (1) Wider (2) Narrow (3) Just equal (4) No comparison between the two
Last Answer : (1) Wider Explanation: In the classical thought the state was identified with political society and civil society as a form of political community, while the modern thought distinguished the nation state ... The state today has to carry out several functions which were non-existent a century ago.