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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Speaker of the Lok Sabha
1. The Speaker is a quasi-judicial body.
2. The Speaker is the ultimate interpreter and arbiter of provisions relating to the functioning of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The nature of duties of the Speaker, technically as an “arbiter” or a “quasi-judicial body” should not be limited exclusively to matters under the Tenth Schedule; rather, it extends to a range of its functions.
The Speaker is the ‘ultimate interpreter and arbiter of those provisions which relate to the functioning of the House. His decisions are final and binding and ordinarily cannot be easily challenged.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The nature of duties of the Speaker, technically as an “arbiter” or a “quasi-judicial body” should not be limited exclusively to matters under the Tenth Schedule; rather, it extends to a range of its functions.
The Speaker is the ‘ultimate interpreter and arbiter of those provisions which relate to the functioning of the House. His decisions are final and binding and ordinarily cannot be easily challenged. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Anti-Defection Law
1. The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution by 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
2. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House.
A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
The Tenth Schedule was inserted in the Constitution in 1985. It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature based on a petition by any other member of the House.
A legislator is deemed to have defected if he either voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or disobeys the directives of the party leadership on a vote. The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsAccording to Article 12 of the Constitution of India, the term ‘State’ includes which of the following given below
1. Government and Parliament of India
2. Government and the Legislature of each of the States
3. All local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
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According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organizations releases the Global Economic Prospects Report?
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The Global Economic Prospects report is released by the World Bank.
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The Global Economic Prospects report is released by the World Bank.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries given below is/are members of G4?
1. India
2. Germany
3. New Zealand
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
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The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
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