Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. A Money bill can be introduced in either house of the Parliament.
2. The President cannot withhold his/her accent to the Money bill.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. Which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to restrain a person from holding a public office to which she/he is not entitled?

(a) Prohibition
(b) Certiorari
(c) Quo Warranto
(d) Mandamus

Q3. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force

(a) forty eight hours before the polling commences
(b) when the Election Commission so declares
(c) after the parties declare the list of their candidates
(d) immediately after the election schedule is announced

Q4. Apart from the nominated members, other members of the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by

(a) the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
(b) the elected as well as nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies
(c) the elected members of the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies
(d) the elected members of the Lok Sabha

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. Unlike Lok Sabha, there are no nominated members in a State Legislative Assembly.
2. The Constitutional bench of Supreme Court is always headed by the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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