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31. Miami in USA has the highest number of Art Deco buildings. Which one o

Miami in USA has the highest number of Art Deco buildings. Which one of the following Indian cities is second in this list ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Hyderabad” option2=”Kolkata” option3=”Chennai” option4=”Mumbai” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is Mumbai.

Mumbai is recognized as having the second largest number of Art Deco buildings in the world, after Miami. Its collection of 19th and 20th Century Buildings, including the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Art Deco movement arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay) in the 1930s and became a popular architectural style. These buildings are primarily located along the Oval Maidan and Marine Drive.

32. Which one of the following was deployed to SE Asia as a part of Missio

Which one of the following was deployed to SE Asia as a part of Mission Sagar-III to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief aid to Vietnam and Cambodia in the form of flood relief package material kits ?

[amp_mcq option1=”INS Visakhapatnam” option2=”INS Ramsethu” option3=”INS Airavat” option4=”INS Kiltan” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is INS Airavat.

INS Airavat was specifically deployed as part of Mission Sagar-III in December 2020 to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to Vietnam and Cambodia, including flood relief material kits.

Mission Sagar is India’s initiative to extend assistance to friendly foreign countries during natural calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic. Different phases of Mission Sagar have involved various Indian Navy ships.

33. The term “point of order” in the context of parliamentary proceedings

The term “point of order” in the context of parliamentary proceedings refers to

[amp_mcq option1=”a request by a member to make a formal statement” option2=”a request by a member to ask a question out of turn” option3=”a member’s objection regarding the violation of parliamentary rules” option4=”a member’s request for an extension of time for a debate” correct=”option3″]

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In parliamentary proceedings, a “point of order” is raised by a member when they believe that the rules of procedure or the Constitution are being violated during the debate or other proceedings of the House. The member interrupts the ongoing discussion to draw the attention of the Chair (Speaker in Lok Sabha, Chairman in Rajya Sabha) to the alleged violation and seek a ruling. The Chair then decides whether the point of order is valid.

A point of order is an objection raised by a member regarding the violation of parliamentary rules or procedures.

A point of order usually takes precedence over any other business being discussed. Once a point of order is raised, the proceedings on the current business stop until the Chair has given a decision. No debate is allowed on a point of order, and the decision of the Chair is final.

34. The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than

The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than

[amp_mcq option1=”22 Members, 15 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.” option2=”23 Members, 16 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.” option3=”22 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 15 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.” option4=”23 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 16 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.” correct=”option1″]

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) consists of 22 members. Out of these 22 members, 15 members are elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members, and 7 members are elected by the Rajya Sabha from amongst its members. The election is held every year by means of the single transferable vote, ensuring representation from various parties. The Chairman of the PAC is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha and is traditionally from the opposition party.

The Public Accounts Committee comprises a maximum of 22 members: 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.

The primary function of the PAC is to examine the annual audit reports of government ministries and departments submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). It scrutinizes public expenditure to ensure it is authorized and properly accounted for.

35. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is co

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and improve public health ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 19″ option2=”Article 47″ option3=”Article 15″ option4=”Article 16″ correct=”option2″]

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Article 47, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution), states that “The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.” This article directly addresses the objective of improving public health, nutrition, and living standards.

Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy that mandates the State to improve public health, nutrition, and standard of living.

Article 19 grants fundamental freedoms. Article 15 prohibits discrimination. Article 16 ensures equality of opportunity in public employment. These are Fundamental Rights and do not directly address the State’s duty regarding public health and nutrition standards, which is the specific subject of Article 47.

36. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is co

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is considered for prohibition of employment of children in factories ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 24″ option2=”Article 19″ option3=”Article 39A” option4=”Article 23″ correct=”option1″]

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Article 24 of the Constitution of India is a Fundamental Right that prohibits the employment of children below the age of fourteen years in any factory or mine or engagement in any other hazardous employment. This Article directly addresses the issue of child labour in specific hazardous sectors.

Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits the employment of children under 14 in factories, mines, and hazardous occupations.

Article 19 deals with the right to freedom. Article 39A is a Directive Principle about equal justice and free legal aid. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour. While these articles touch upon related socio-economic issues, Article 24 is the specific provision focused on child labour in factories and similar places.

37. Which one of the following bird sanctuaries is situated on the banks o

Which one of the following bird sanctuaries is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri in Karnataka ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kumarakom bird sanctuary” option2=”Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary” option3=”Bakhira bird sanctuary” option4=”Ranganathittu bird sanctuary” correct=”option4″]

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is the correct answer. It is a popular bird sanctuary located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, near the city of Srirangapatna. It is the largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka is located on the banks of the Kaveri River.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is in Kerala. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is in Gujarat. Bakhira Bird Sanctuary is in Uttar Pradesh. These locations confirm that Ranganathittu is the only one situated on the Kaveri in Karnataka.

38. Which one of the following Indian classical dances has steps comprisin

Which one of the following Indian classical dances has steps comprising of Adavus : Tanganam, Jagananam, Dhaganam and Sammisram ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kuchipudi” option2=”Mohiniyattam” option3=”Sattriya” option4=”Manipuri” correct=”option1″]

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The terms “Tanganam”, “Jagananam”, “Dhaganam”, and “Sammisram” are specific Adavus (basic steps or sequences) used in Kuchipudi dance. Kuchipudi is a classical dance form originating from Andhra Pradesh. While all classical dances have basic units of movement, the specific terminology mentioned belongs to the repertoire of Kuchipudi.

The specific Adavus mentioned (Tanganam, Jagananam, Dhaganam, Sammisram) are characteristic steps of the Kuchipudi classical dance form.

Bharatanatyam also uses ‘Adavus’ extensively, but the terminology for the specific types of steps differs. Each classical dance form has its unique set of foundational steps and movements known by different names (e.g., Adavus in Bharatanatyam/Kuchipudi, Chauka in Manipuri).

39. What is the minimum number of members required to table a “No-Confiden

What is the minimum number of members required to table a “No-Confidence Motion” in the Lok Sabha ?

[amp_mcq option1=”10″ option2=”20″ option3=”30″ option4=”50″ correct=”option4″]

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As per Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers may be made. This motion requires the leave of the House. To seek leave, the member wishing to move the motion must give a written notice of the motion before the commencement of the sitting on that day. When the motion is called, the Speaker asks if the member has the leave of the House. For the leave to be granted, it must be supported by not less than 50 members rising in their places.

A minimum of 50 members must support the request to introduce a No-Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha.

If the leave is granted, the motion is admitted and a date is fixed for discussion. If the No-Confidence Motion is passed by the Lok Sabha, the Council of Ministers must resign. There is no provision for a No-Confidence Motion in the Rajya Sabha.

40. In Rajya Sabha, what is the maximum time limit for a discussion on a m

In Rajya Sabha, what is the maximum time limit for a discussion on a motion of thanks to the President for his/her address ?

[amp_mcq option1=”6 hours” option2=”10 hours” option3=”12 hours” option4=”16 hours” correct=”option2″]

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According to the general practice and conventions followed in the Rajya Sabha, the time allocated for the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address is usually around 10 hours. This time is allocated among various political parties and groups in proportion to their strength in the House. While the final allocation is decided by the Business Advisory Committee and approved by the House, 10 hours is the standard duration earmarked for this discussion in Rajya Sabha.

The conventional time limit for the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President in Rajya Sabha is 10 hours.

The President’s Address is delivered at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year, outlining the government’s policies and programmes. A motion of thanks is then moved in both Houses of Parliament to express gratitude to the President for the address, and a detailed discussion follows.