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How many members of the Rajya Sabha are elected every two years?

A) all B) one fourth
C) half D) one third
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) one third

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Under Article 352 of the Constitution of India, an emergency can be declared if security of any part of India is threatened by 1.war2.external aggression3.armed rebellion4.internal disturbanceSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 2 only D) 1 and 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, replaced the phrase ‘internal disturbance’ with the ‘armed rebellion’ to avoid its misuse by the government in power.

 

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Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha?

A) G. V. Mavalankar B) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar D) Dr P V Cherian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

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____________ scheme by the Central Government aims at setting up an organized rural Panchayat in order to make the villages more self-sustained.

A) Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan B) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
C) Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Yojana D) Vidyanjali Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan

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Which one of the following statements is not true of Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005?

A) This Act provides civil remedies to protect a woman subjected to domestic violence. B) Only women can make a complaint under this legislation.
C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship. D) The Act includes not just wives but also women in marriage-like relationships.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.

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The Supreme Court has struck down the words “adult male” from the pertinent provision in the DV Act to lay down that a woman can also file a complaint against another woman, accusing her of domestic violence.

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution allows citizens to move the court if they believe that any of their Fundamental Rights have been violated by the State?

A) Cultural and Educational Rights B) Right to Constitutional Remedies
C) Right against Exploitation D) Right to Freedom of Religion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Right to Constitutional Remedies

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Kutir Jyoti Scheme is associated with

A) Promoting cottage industry in villages B) Promoting employment among rural unemployed youth
C) Providing electricity to rural families living below poverty line D) All of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Providing electricity to rural families living below poverty line

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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by____________

A) The President B) The Prime Minister
C) a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament D) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha

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