Indian polity miscellaneous
- The Parliament enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in
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Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. The parliament of India enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in the Union List.
Correct Option: A
Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. The parliament of India enjoys the exclusive right to legislate on the subjects contained in the Union List.
- If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to
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The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
Correct Option: C
The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
- What is the correct order of succession (earlier to later)among the following Presidents of India?
a. Dr. Zakir Hussain
b. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
c. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
d. V.V. Giri
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Zakir Husain: May 13, 1967 – May, 3, 1969;
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: 13 May 1962 – 13 May, 1967;
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed: August 24, 1974 – February 11, 1977; and
V. V. Giri: May 3, 1969 – July 20, 1969, August 24, 1969 – August 24, 1974.Correct Option: D
Zakir Husain: May 13, 1967 – May, 3, 1969;
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: 13 May 1962 – 13 May, 1967;
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed: August 24, 1974 – February 11, 1977; and
V. V. Giri: May 3, 1969 – July 20, 1969, August 24, 1969 – August 24, 1974.
- Who held the office of the vice president of India for two full terms?
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms from 13 May, 1952 to 12 May, 1962. He was the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
Correct Option: A
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the Vice President of India for two consecutive terms from 13 May, 1952 to 12 May, 1962. He was the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
- The salary of the Members of Parliament is decided by
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The amenities provided to the members of parliament relate to salaries and allowances, travelling facilities, medical facilities, accommodation, telephones, etc. These are governed by the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and the rules made there under. Note : last time in 2010 the legislation was passed by voice vote to raise MPs’ salaries from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 50,000.
Correct Option: A
The amenities provided to the members of parliament relate to salaries and allowances, travelling facilities, medical facilities, accommodation, telephones, etc. These are governed by the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 and the rules made there under. Note : last time in 2010 the legislation was passed by voice vote to raise MPs’ salaries from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 50,000.