Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire









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    The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.

    Correct Option: B

    The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.


  1. The maximum number of nominated members to the Rajya Sabha are









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    Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures.

    Correct Option: B

    Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures.



  1. The Residuary powers of the Indian Union are









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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. All residuary powers are vested with the centre.

    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. All residuary powers are vested with the centre.


  1. Which item out of the following is contained in the concurrent list?









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    The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India. Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes come under this list. NOTE : Recently, In a significant but tricky move, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that a resolution has been passed to transfer sports from the State List of the Indian Constitution to the Concurrent List in a meeting of the National Sports Federations called by the government. The Union ministry for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation also has begun the process to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject.

    Correct Option: A

    The Concurrent List of Indian Constitution comprises subjects defined and enlisted under the List - III of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, which form the joint domain of both the State Governments and the Union territories of India as well as the Central Government of India. Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes come under this list. NOTE : Recently, In a significant but tricky move, Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that a resolution has been passed to transfer sports from the State List of the Indian Constitution to the Concurrent List in a meeting of the National Sports Federations called by the government. The Union ministry for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation also has begun the process to make water a part of the concurrent list, moving it away from being a state subject.



  1. Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of Forces in India?









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    The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defense.

    Correct Option: C

    The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defense.