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231. 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.

232. 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.

233. 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.

234. 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.

235. 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.

236. 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 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Speaker of Lok Sabha” option2=”President of India” option3=”Council of Ministers” option4=”Rules Committee of Lok Sabha” correct=”option4″]

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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.

237. 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 :

[amp_mcq option1=”Passed by both the Houses of Parliament” option2=”Rejected by both the Houses of Parliament” option3=”Passed by the Lok Sabha alone” option4=”Passed by the Rajya Sabha alone” correct=”option1″]

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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.

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

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

[amp_mcq option1=”Speaker of Lok Sabha” option2=”Prime Minister of India” option3=”President of India” option4=”Leader of the Opposition party” correct=”option1″]

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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.

239. 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 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Article 129″ option2=”Article 137″ option3=”Article 141″ option4=”Article 142″ correct=”option2″]

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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.

240. 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 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Motion of Thanks” option2=”Motion of Confidence” option3=”Motion of No-Confidence” option4=”Motion of Withdrawal” correct=”option1″]

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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.