Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. How many members of the Anglo-Indian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha?









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    All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.

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    All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India. No more than two members from Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.


  1. The Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament is summoned by









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    No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.

    Correct Option: B

    No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.



  1. Rajya Sabha being a permanent house









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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. Each member is elected for a term of six years.

    Correct Option: A

    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. Each member is elected for a term of six years.


  1. What is the maximum number of starred questions that can be asked in Lok Sabha on a particular day?









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    The maximum number of Questions to be placed on the list of Questions for oral answers (Starred Question) on a particular day is 20, while the maximum number of questions to be placed on the list of Un-starred Question is 230. However, the number of Un-starred Questions may exceed by a maximum of 25 Questions pertaining to State/States under President’s Rule.

    Correct Option: B

    The maximum number of Questions to be placed on the list of Questions for oral answers (Starred Question) on a particular day is 20, while the maximum number of questions to be placed on the list of Un-starred Question is 230. However, the number of Un-starred Questions may exceed by a maximum of 25 Questions pertaining to State/States under President’s Rule.



  1. On the subjects mentioned in the concurrent list, laws may be enacted by the









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    The Concurrent List contains 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 under these subjects.

    Correct Option: A

    The Concurrent List contains 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 under these subjects.