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In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament ?

A) The Speaker B) The Prime Minister
C) The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha D) The Council of Ministers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Prime Minister

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When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation,the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except

A) Article 20 and Article 21 B) Article 21 and Article 22
C) Article 19 and Article 20 D) Article 15 and Article 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Article 20 and Article 21

Explanation:

The right to protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) remain enforceable even during emergency.

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is correct in relation to the GST Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha in August 2016?

A) It  will  replace  all  central  taxes,  duties, etc, only by a single tax. B) It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.
C) GST  will  be  levied  on  alcoholic liquor for  human  consumption  at  a  uniform rate of 25 percent. D) Petroleum   and   petroleum   products shall  not  be  subject  to  the  levy  of GST.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It will subsume central as well as State taxes, duties, etc.

Explanation:

Goods and Services Tax (GST)  will replace  all  central  as well as  state taxes  by  a  single  tax.  GST  will subsume  various  Central  indirect taxes,  including  the  Central  excise duty,Countervailing  duty,  Service tax,  etc.  It  also  subsumes  State Value Added Tax(VAT), Octroi and entry    tax,    Luxury    tax,    etc. Petroleum  products  like  kerosene, naphtha  and  LPG  will  be  under GST,  while  five  items,  including crude oil, natural gas, aviation fuel, diesel    and    petrol    have    been excluded.    Alcohol    for    human consumption will be out of GS

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Panchayati Raj system has an Intermediate tier known as _________.

A) Gram Panchayat B) Zila Parishad
C) Sarpanch Panchayat D) Panchayat Samiti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Panchayat Samiti

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What is the major aim of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

A) To provide electricity B) To provide LED bulbs
C) To provide LPG connections D) To construct village roads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To provide LPG connections

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When the offices of the President and Vice­President fall vacant simultaneously, who acts as President?

A) Prime Minister of India B) The Chief Justice of India
C) The Speaker of Lok Sabha D) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Chief Justice of India

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According to Article 80 of Indian Constitution, Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of 250 members. Out of these 250 members how many are representatives of States and Union Territories?

 

A) 230 B) 236
C) 238 D) 242
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 238

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______ prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money or favouring certain people.

A) Gram Sabha B) District Collector
C) Sarpanch D) Secretary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gram Sabha

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