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1. Which one of the following causes rainfall in the north-western parts

Which one of the following causes rainfall in the north-western parts of India during Winter Season ?

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Cyclonic depression

Retreating monsoon

Western disturbances

South West monsoon

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The correct option is C (Western disturbances).

– Winter rainfall in the north-western parts of India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, is primarily caused by Western Disturbances.
– Western Disturbances are low-pressure systems originating over the Mediterranean Sea. They travel eastward across Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, bringing moisture which causes precipitation in the form of rain and snow over the Himalayas and the plains of north-western India during the winter months (generally from December to March).
– Cyclonic depression can cause rainfall, but the specific winter rain in NW India is linked to the characteristic movement of Western Disturbances.
– Retreating Monsoon affects the southern parts of India, particularly the Tamil Nadu coast, during the autumn/early winter months (October-November).
– South West Monsoon is the primary monsoon season in India, bringing rainfall from June to September to most parts of the country, but not the cause of winter precipitation in the northwest plains.

The winter rainfall brought by Western Disturbances is crucial for the Rabi crops (like wheat) in north-western India.

2. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Financial

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Sector Assessment (CFSA) set up by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India in 2006 to undertake a complete health checkup of the country’s financial sector ?

Shri Ashok Chawla

Shri Ashok Jha

Dr. Rakesh Mohan

Dr. D. Subbarao

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The correct option is C (Dr. Rakesh Mohan).

– The Committee on Financial Sector Assessment (CFSA) was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2006.
– The committee was tasked with undertaking a self-assessment of the country’s financial sector stability and development, in line with the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
– Dr. Rakesh Mohan, who was then the Deputy Governor of the RBI, was the Chairman of this committee.

The CFSA submitted its report in March 2009, which provided a comprehensive analysis of the Indian financial sector, covering areas like financial regulation, supervision, institutions, and markets, and assessed compliance with international standards and codes.

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3. Which one of the following are advance grants made by the House of Peo

Which one of the following are advance grants made by the House of People in respect of the estimated expenditure for a part of the ensuing financial year, pending the regular passage of the budget ?

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Supplementary grants

Special grants

Vote on credit

Vote on account

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The correct option is D (Vote on account).

– A Vote on Account is a grant made by the Lok Sabha in advance to the government to meet the estimated expenditure for a part of the financial year, typically the first two months, pending the regular passage of the demands for grants and the Appropriation Bill related to the full budget. It allows the government to continue functioning and meet its essential expenses until the complete budget is approved.
– Supplementary Grants are needed when the amount authorised by Parliament through the appropriation act for a service for the current financial year is found to be insufficient, or when a need arises during the current financial year for expenditure upon a new service not contemplated in the annual financial statement.
– Special Grants is not a standard term used in the Indian budgetary process in this context.
– Vote on Credit is granted by Lok Sabha to meet an unexpected demand upon the resources of India when, on account of the magnitude or the indefinite character of the service, the demand cannot be stated with the details ordinarily given in a financial statement. It is granted for exceptional circumstances.

Article 116 of the Constitution deals with Votes on account, Votes of credit, and exceptional grants. A Vote on Account is typically for about one-sixth of the total expenditure for the year and involves only expenditure demands, not revenue proposals.

4. Consider the following statements: 1. When the inflation decreases,

Consider the following statements:

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1. When the inflation decreases, but still remains positive, it is deflation.
2. Deflation reduces the real value of money over time.
3. Historically not all episodes of deflation correspond with periods of poor economic growth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

3 only

2 only

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The correct option is C (3 only).

– Statement 1 is incorrect: Deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services, meaning the inflation rate is negative. When inflation decreases but remains positive, it is called disinflation.
– Statement 2 is incorrect: Deflation increases the real value of money over time. If prices are falling, a fixed amount of money can buy more goods and services than before. Inflation, conversely, reduces the real value of money.
– Statement 3 is correct: While deflation is often associated with severe economic downturns (like the Great Depression), historical episodes exist where deflation occurred alongside economic growth, particularly during periods of significant productivity gains and technological advancements (e.g., late 19th century). This type of deflation, driven by falling production costs, can lead to lower prices for consumers without necessarily causing a recession.

Economists generally view deflation negatively in modern economies because falling prices can lead to decreased consumer spending (as people postpone purchases anticipating lower prices), reduced business profits, wage cuts, and an increased real burden of debt, potentially spiraling into a recession or depression.

5. Who among the following Prime Ministers of India has not presented the

Who among the following Prime Ministers of India has not presented the budget ?

Jawaharlal Nehru

Morarji Desai

Indira Gandhi

Rajeev Gandhi

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This question is factually problematic as all the listed Prime Ministers have presented the Union Budget at some point during their tenure, either as Prime Minister holding the Finance portfolio or as Finance Minister. However, if forced to choose based on interpretations seen in some sources, Rajiv Gandhi is sometimes cited as the intended answer.

– Jawaharlal Nehru presented the budget for 1958-59 while holding the Finance portfolio.
– Morarji Desai presented numerous budgets as Finance Minister under Jawaharlal Nehru. He also presented the 1977-78 budget as Prime Minister holding the Finance portfolio.
– Indira Gandhi presented the budgets for 1970-71, 1980-81, and 1981-82 while holding the Finance portfolio as Prime Minister.
– Rajiv Gandhi presented the budget for 1987-88 while holding the Finance portfolio as Prime Minister after the resignation of V.P. Singh and N.D. Tiwari.
– Given that all four options *did* present budgets while serving as PM or FM, the question “Who among the following Prime Ministers of India has not presented the budget?” is factually incorrect with these options.
– If there is an intended correct answer among the options, it relies on a nuance not captured by the question, such as perhaps presenting a budget for a full year while being PM and full-time FM, or frequency of presentation. However, based on the simple criterion of “presented the budget”, none of the options fit the description of *not* having done so. Some interpretations suggest Rajiv Gandhi might be the intended answer because he presented only one budget while PM, and that too when the FM was unwell. However, this does not mean he “has not presented the budget”.

Prime Ministers who have presented the budget include Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee (briefly). Morarji Desai presented the most budgets overall, primarily as Finance Minister.

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6. The Parliament is entitled to enact a law of preventive detention for

The Parliament is entitled to enact a law of preventive detention for reasons connected with :

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defence

foreign affairs

security of India

all the above

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The correct option is D (all the above).

– The power to enact laws for preventive detention is covered in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
– Union List (List I): Entry 9 specifically lists “Preventive detention for reasons connected with Defence, Foreign Affairs, or the Security of India; persons subjected to such detention”. Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on items in the Union List.
– Concurrent List (List III): Entry 3 lists “Preventive detention for reasons connected with the security of a State, the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community; persons subjected to such detention; regulation of the place and conditions of detention of such persons”. Both Parliament and state legislatures can legislate on items in the Concurrent List.
– Since Defence, Foreign Affairs, and Security of India are explicitly mentioned in Entry 9 of the Union List, Parliament is entitled to enact a law of preventive detention for reasons connected with all these three areas.

Preventive detention is a contentious issue in India’s legal framework, allowing for detention of individuals without trial based on suspicion that they may commit a future crime, for reasons specified in the Lists. Safeguards against misuse are provided in Article 22 of the Constitution.

7. Who among the following Prime Ministers of India never had to seek tru

Who among the following Prime Ministers of India never had to seek trust vote (vote of confidence) from the Lok Sabha ?

Indira Gandhi

P.V. Narasimha Rao

H.D. Devegowda

Manmohan Singh

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Based on common interpretations and reported answers for this specific question despite factual ambiguities, the option D (Manmohan Singh) is often cited as correct.

– The question asks which Prime Minister *never had to seek* a trust vote. This phrasing is open to interpretation.
– Historically, Prime Ministers like Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri, who led governments with large majorities, did not face crucial trust votes or no-confidence motions that threatened their survival. Rajiv Gandhi, during his 1984-89 term, also had a large majority and did not face a critical confidence test in Parliament during that period (though he resigned before a vote of confidence after the 1989 election). However, these names are not among the options.
– Among the given options:
– Indira Gandhi faced numerous no-confidence motions and also initiated confidence votes at critical junctures (e.g., in 1969).
– P.V. Narasimha Rao’s government faced and won a critical no-confidence motion in 1993.
– H.D. Devegowda’s government faced and lost a vote of confidence in 1997.
– Manmohan Singh’s government faced and won a crucial vote of confidence in 2008, which was initiated by the government after withdrawal of support by the Left parties.
– Based on known historical facts, all four Prime Ministers listed in the options *did* face situations where their government’s confidence was tested in the Lok Sabha. Manmohan Singh notably *sought* a trust vote in 2008.
– The question is likely flawed or uses a specific, non-standard definition of “had to seek trust vote” which is not immediately apparent from standard constitutional practice or historical accounts. However, if forced to choose from the options, and noting that PVNR, HDG, and MMS faced recent and highly publicized confidence tests directly linked to government survival in coalition politics, perhaps a distinction is intended regarding Indira Gandhi’s strong majority periods, or some obscure technicality regarding the nature of the 2008 vote for Manmohan Singh. Given conflicting interpretations and potential flaws, it’s difficult to definitively justify any single option as factually correct based on a standard understanding of parliamentary proceedings. However, if we rely on external claims often associated with this specific question, Manmohan Singh is sometimes provided as the answer.

Confidence tests in the Lok Sabha (Vote of Confidence moved by the government/Prime Minister or a No-Confidence Motion moved by the opposition) are mechanisms to ensure the government retains the support of the majority of the House. Governments are constitutionally required to maintain majority support.

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8. Which of the following statements are correct ? The attorney general o

Which of the following statements are correct ? The attorney general of India

must have the qualifications as that required by a judge of the supreme court.
enjoys the same privileges and immunities as the members of Parliament.
has the right of audience in all courts of India.
his salaries and expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

3 and 4

2 and 4

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The correct option is A (1, 2 and 3).

– Statement 1 is correct: Article 76(1) of the Constitution states that the person appointed as Attorney General for India must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
– Statement 2 is correct: Article 105 of the Constitution deals with the powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and their members and committees. Article 88 and Article 102(4) read together extend certain rights and privileges of MPs to the Attorney General, including the right to speak in Parliament and immunity from legal proceedings in respect of anything said or any vote given there. While the extent of “same privileges and immunities” as a member of Parliament is debated, common interpretations and legal texts suggest they enjoy essential parliamentary privileges.
– Statement 3 is correct: Article 76(3) states that the Attorney General shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
– Statement 4 is incorrect: The salary and allowances of the Attorney General are determined by the President (Article 76(4)). While these are paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India, they are *not charged* upon the Consolidated Fund, meaning they are subject to vote by Parliament. Expenses charged on the Consolidated Fund are generally non-votable.

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India. They are appointed by the President and hold office during the pleasure of the President. They are not a member of the Union Cabinet.

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9. Which of the following statements is not correct ?

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

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Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on a money bill

Rajya Sabha can amend a money bill

Rajya Sabha can delay the passing of a money bill upto a maximum of 14 days

Rajya Sabha cannot reject a money bill

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The question asks for the statement that is NOT correct. According to the Indian Constitution, Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Once passed by the Lok Sabha, they are sent to the Rajya Sabha, which cannot amend a Money Bill. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If Rajya Sabha does not return the bill within 14 days, or if it makes recommendations that Lok Sabha rejects, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form passed by Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill. Therefore, Statement B, “Rajya Sabha can amend a money bill,” is incorrect.

The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills; it can only recommend changes and cannot amend or reject the bill.

Article 109 of the Constitution of India specifically deals with the special procedure in respect of Money Bills, outlining the limited role of the Rajya Sabha. This provision highlights the primacy of the Lok Sabha (representing the directly elected representatives) in financial matters.

10. Which of the following is not a correct description of the ‘zero hour’

Which of the following is not a correct description of the ‘zero hour’ ?

The time allotted after the Question Hour

Question on issues of national importance or serious grievances of the people can be raised by members of either House

Questions to be asked during zero hour are circulated one day in advance only

The justification for its origin lies in allowing for democratic discussion beyond rules and procedures

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The question asks for the statement that is NOT a correct description of ‘Zero Hour’. Zero Hour is an informal parliamentary procedure in India that starts immediately after the Question Hour and lasts until the agenda for the day is taken up. It is used by members to raise urgent matters of public importance without prior notice (or with very short notice). Statement C is incorrect because questions or issues raised during Zero Hour do not require formal circulation one day in advance, unlike the established procedures for Questions (Starred, Unstarred, Short Notice). Its nature is precisely that of allowing members to raise urgent matters spontaneously or with minimal notice.

Zero Hour is an informal mechanism in the Indian Parliament allowing members to raise urgent matters without following the formal rules requiring prior notice.

Zero Hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the House but has become an established practice since the early 1960s. It allows members to draw the government’s attention to issues of public concern quickly, often leading to noisy scenes due to the lack of formal procedure and control.

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