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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the office of ‘whip’ is/are correct?
1. The office of whip has been established by Rules of Business in each House of Parliament.
2. Only the ruling party is allowed to have a whip in each house of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
The office of ‘whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute. It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Every political party, whether ruling or Opposition has its own whip in the Parliament. He is appointed by the political party to serve as an assistant floor leader. He is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the attendance of his party members in large numbers and securing their support in favor of or against a particular issue.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
The office of ‘whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute. It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
Every political party, whether ruling or Opposition has its own whip in the Parliament. He is appointed by the political party to serve as an assistant floor leader. He is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the attendance of his party members in large numbers and securing their support in favor of or against a particular issue. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding the constitution of India is/are correct?
1. It is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living together in a country.
2. It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are.
3. It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All the above statements are correct.
The Constitution is the supreme law that determines the relationship among citizens and also the relationship between the citizens and government.
• It generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary for different kind of people to live together;
• It specifies how the government will be constituted, for e.g. by democratic elections.
• It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are; and
• It expresses the aspirations of the people, for e.g. by preamble and DPSP.Incorrect
All the above statements are correct.
The Constitution is the supreme law that determines the relationship among citizens and also the relationship between the citizens and government.
• It generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary for different kind of people to live together;
• It specifies how the government will be constituted, for e.g. by democratic elections.
• It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are; and
• It expresses the aspirations of the people, for e.g. by preamble and DPSP. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. If a bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court, the Governor must reserve the bill for consideration of the President.
2. If a bill sent by the Governor for the reconsideration of the State legislature is passed again without amendments, the Governor is under no constitutional obligation to give his assent to the bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following factors given below affect the climate of a region?
1. Pressure and wind systems
2. Continentality
3. Ocean currents
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
There are six major controls of the climate of any place. They are: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea (continentality), ocean currents and relief features.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
There are six major controls of the climate of any place. They are: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea (continentality), ocean currents and relief features. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Black Soils is/are correct?
1. It is highly porous soil.
2. It is found in the Malwa Plateau.
3. It is rich in potash, but poor in calcium carbonate.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are correct while statement 3 is incorrect.
Black soil is also known as regur soils. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. They develop deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil.
They are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. These soils are generally poor in phosphoric content. It is believed that climatic condition, along with the parent rock material, are the important factors for the formation of black soil.
This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. They cover the plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extend in the south east direction along the Godavari and the Krishna valleys.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are correct while statement 3 is incorrect.
Black soil is also known as regur soils. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil.
The black soils are made up of extremely fine i.e. clayey material. They are well-known for their capacity to hold moisture. They develop deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil.
They are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. These soils are generally poor in phosphoric content. It is believed that climatic condition, along with the parent rock material, are the important factors for the formation of black soil.
This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. They cover the plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and extend in the south east direction along the Godavari and the Krishna valleys.
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