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With reference to the Delimitation Commission which of the following statements  is/are incorrect? 1. Constitution provides the way delimitation is to be done.  2. The orders of the delimitation commission come into force on a date specified by the parliament.  Select the correct answer using the code given below:  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution:  Constitution only provides for readjustment after every census under Article 82.  It is Parliament, which is empowered to determine the authority and manner in which delimitation is made.  The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court. These orders come into force on a date to be specified by the President of India in this behalf Ans: (d) 

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With respect to the nominated members in Rajya Sabha which of the following statements is/are correct?  1. A nominated member is exempted from filing his assets and liability under Representation of People Act, 1951.  2. He is disqualified on the grounds of defection if he joins a political party within 6 months of his nomination to Rajya Sabha.  3. A retired judge of Supreme Court cannot be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha.  Select the correct answer using the code given below:  a) 1 only  b) 1 and 2 only  c) 2 and 3 only  d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:  Under the Representation of People Act 1951, elected member of the legislature has to declare his assets and liabilities within 90 days of getting elected but nominated members are excluded from this provision.  A nominated member is free to join any political party within 6 months of his nomination to Rajya Sabha without having any fear of disqualification.  B...

In the above paragraph which of the following parliamentary committee has been defined?  a) Estimates Committee  b) Committee on Public Undertakings  c) Business Advisory Committee  d) Public Accounts Committee Solution:  Public Account Committee (PAC) is a standing parliamentary committee which is constituted every year or periodically and works on a continuous basis.  The committee was set up first in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence.  It consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha). The members are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.  A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee. The chairman of the committee is appointed from amongst its members by the Speaker.  The function of the committee is t...

1. These forums aim to work as a connecting bridge between the Members of Parliament and the general public.  2. The duration of the office of members of the forum is co-terminus with their membership in the respective Houses.  3. Members of Parliamentary Forums are elected by simple majority in their respective houses.  Select the answer using the code given below:  a) 1 only  b) 1 and 3 only  c) 2 only  d) 2 and 3 only Solution:  Parliamentary forums aim to provide a platform to the Members of Parliament (and not general public) to have interactions with the ministers concerned, experts and key officials from the nodal ministries.  The duration of the office of members of the forum is co-terminus with their membership in the respective Houses.  A member may also resign from the forum by writing to the Speaker/Chairman.  Members (other than the President and Vice-Presidents) of these forums are nominated by the sp...

1. The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the House is recognised as the Leader of the Opposition in that House.  2. Currently, the Leader of Opposition holds status equivalent to that of a cabinet minister.  3. The position was recognised in Parliament for the first time in 1977.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 and 2 only  b) 2 and 3 only  c) 3 only  d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:  Leader of opposition is present in each house of Parliament; he is the leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the house.  They are entitled to the salary, allowances and facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister.  A leader of opposition, officially for the first time was recognized in 1969.  But in 1977 the position of leader of opposition in both houses was accorded statutory recogn...