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41. Who among the following determines the functions of the committees in

Who among the following determines the functions of the committees in the Lok Sabha ?

Speaker of Lok Sabha

President of India

Council of Ministers

Rules Committee of Lok Sabha

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The functions, composition, and procedure of parliamentary committees in the Lok Sabha are primarily determined by the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. The Rules Committee of Lok Sabha is responsible for considering matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommending any amendments to the rules it considers necessary. Therefore, the Rules Committee plays a crucial role in determining the framework within which other committees function. While the Speaker appoints the chairmen and members of most committees (except for a few elected ones), the fundamental rules and scope of functions are laid down in the rules framed or recommended by the Rules Committee.

The Rules Committee of Lok Sabha is instrumental in framing and amending the rules governing the procedure and conduct of business, which includes defining the functions of various parliamentary committees.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rules Committee. Other committees like the Business Advisory Committee also help in deciding the business before the House, but the core rules governing committees stem from the Rules Committee’s recommendations and the adopted Rules of Procedure.

42. In Rajya Sabha, a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is returned to th

In Rajya Sabha, a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is returned to the Lower House with the Rajya Sabha’s recommendations. If the Lok Sabha does not accept any of the recommendations, it is deemed to be :

Passed by both the Houses of Parliament

Rejected by both the Houses of Parliament

Passed by the Lok Sabha alone

Passed by the Rajya Sabha alone

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Article 109 of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with the special procedure in respect of Money Bills. Clause (5) of Article 109 states that if the Lok Sabha does not accept any of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha within the stipulated fourteen days, the Money Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form in which it was passed by the Lok Sabha. This provision highlights the Lok Sabha’s dominant position regarding Money Bills.

Rajya Sabha has limited power over Money Bills; it can only recommend changes within 14 days, and the Lok Sabha is not bound by these recommendations.

A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President. Once passed by the Lok Sabha, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return the bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

43. Geetanjali Shree’s translated Hindi novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ won which one

Geetanjali Shree’s translated Hindi novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ won which one of the following literary awards/prizes in 2022 ?

Paris literary award

Grand Prix Booker Prize

European literary award

International Booker Prize

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Geetanjali Shree’s novel ‘Ret Samadhi’, translated into English by Daisy Rockwell as ‘Tomb of Sand’, won the prestigious International Booker Prize in 2022. This was a historic achievement as it was the first time a novel originally written in Hindi won this award.

The International Booker Prize celebrates the finest translated fiction from around the world.

The prize money is split equally between the author and the translator. This recognition significantly boosted the visibility of Hindi literature on the global stage.

44. In Lok Sabha, the resignation of a Member is addressed to the

In Lok Sabha, the resignation of a Member is addressed to the

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Prime Minister of India

President of India

Leader of the Opposition party

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According to Article 101(3)(b) of the Constitution of India and the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, a Member of Parliament who wishes to resign their seat must address their resignation in writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the competent authority to whom a Member’s resignation is submitted.

Similarly, a Member of Rajya Sabha addresses their resignation to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (who is the Vice-President of India). The resignation is effective from the date it is accepted by the Speaker/Chairman.

45. The Supreme Court of India has the power to review its own judgments u

The Supreme Court of India has the power to review its own judgments under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India ?

Article 129

Article 137

Article 141

Article 142

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Article 137 of the Constitution of India grants the Supreme Court the power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it, subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament or rules made under Article 145. This power allows the Court to correct errors or reconsider its earlier decisions.

Article 137 provides the basis for the Supreme Court’s review jurisdiction over its own decisions.

Article 129 declares the Supreme Court a court of record and gives it the power to punish for contempt of itself. Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within India. Article 142 provides the Supreme Court with the power to pass decrees and orders necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter before it.

46. Which one of the following motions is moved after the President’s addr

Which one of the following motions is moved after the President’s address to both the Houses of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session ?

Motion of Thanks

Motion of Confidence

Motion of No-Confidence

Motion of Withdrawal

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At the commencement of the first session after each general election and at the commencement of the first session of each year, the President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together. Following this address, a Motion of Thanks is moved in both Houses by a Member of Parliament, usually from the ruling party, expressing gratitude to the President for their address.

The Motion of Thanks is debated and voted upon, and it is considered a sort of confidence vote in the government’s policy direction outlined by the President.

A Motion of Confidence is moved by the government to prove it has the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. A Motion of No-Confidence is moved by the Opposition to show that the government has lost the confidence of the Lok Sabha. A Motion of Withdrawal usually refers to the withdrawal of a bill.

47. The time when the Members of Parliament can raise issues of urgent pub

The time when the Members of Parliament can raise issues of urgent public importance is called

Notice period

Cooling-off period

Stipulated interval

Zero hour

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Zero Hour is an informal procedure in the Indian Parliament where Members of Parliament can raise issues of urgent public importance immediately after the Question Hour. It is not explicitly mentioned in the Rules of Procedure but has become a significant part of the parliamentary process.

Zero Hour allows MPs to raise matters without prior notice.

Question Hour is the first hour of a parliamentary sitting where MPs ask questions and ministers answer them. There is no specific ‘Notice period’, ‘Cooling-off period’, or ‘Stipulated interval’ generally referred to in this context, although procedures involve notice periods for raising certain matters.

48. Which index is used to measure the performance of the Bombay Stock Exc

Which index is used to measure the performance of the Bombay Stock Exchange ?

NIFTY

Sensex

NASDAQ

Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Sensex, short for Sensitive Index, is the benchmark stock market index for the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It comprises 30 large and well-established companies listed on the BSE.

Sensex is the oldest stock index in India and represents the performance of the BSE.

NIFTY 50 is the benchmark index for the National Stock Exchange (NSE). NASDAQ and Dow Jones Industrial Average are major stock market indices in the United States.

49. Which one of the following economic reforms was introduced in India in

Which one of the following economic reforms was introduced in India in 1991 to liberalize and open up the economy ?

New Industrial Policy

Nationalization of Banks

Green Revolution

Education Policy

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The year 1991 is marked by significant economic reforms in India. The New Industrial Policy of 1991 was the cornerstone of these reforms, which aimed at liberalizing, privatizing, and globalizing the Indian economy. It dismantled the complex ‘License Raj’ system, liberalized foreign trade and investment policies, and reduced the role of the public sector.

The 1991 New Industrial Policy initiated the shift towards a market-oriented economy in India.

Nationalization of Banks occurred primarily in 1969 and 1980. The Green Revolution, related to agricultural reforms, took place from the late 1960s. While education policies are regularly reviewed, the reforms of 1991 were specifically economic in nature.

50. The Economic Survey of India is published annually by

The Economic Survey of India is published annually by

Reserve Bank of India

Ministry of Finance

Planning Commission of India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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The Economic Survey of India is an annual report presented by the Government of India to the Parliament. It is prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Government and published by the Ministry of Finance. It reviews the country’s economic performance over the past year and provides an outlook for the future.

The Economic Survey is the flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes various reports like the Monetary Policy Report and the Report on Currency and Finance. The Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) previously published documents related to five-year plans and reviews. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry deals with trade and industrial policies but doesn’t publish the Economic Survey.