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UPSC CSE Prelims GS-I  PYQs/MCQs Concept Analysis Subject- Indian Polity  Topic- State Legislature Q.1 ) With reference to the position of the State Legislative Council compared to that of Rajya Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Minimum age of membership in both Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Council is 30 years. 2. Unlike Rajya Sabha MPs, members of a State Legislative Council cannot vote in elections for the President and Vice-President. 3. The tenure of the members of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years while that of the Legislative Council is 5 years.  Select the correct answer using the code given below: a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3  Solution :  In order to be chosen a member of Parliament, a person must be a citizen of India and not less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha.  Minimum age of membership in Legislative Council is 30 years. Unlike Rajya Sabha MPs, MLCs cannot vote in elec...

The army was the British regime's most important pillar in India. The majority of the Company's army was made up of Indian soldiers, mostly from the present-day states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It performed four critical functions: It was the instrument of conquest for the Indian powers.  It defended the British Empire in India from foreign rivals.  It protected British supremacy from the ever-present threat of internal revolt.  It was the primary tool for extending and defending the British Empire in Asia and Africa. Reasons for consistency in better performance of Indian army: The army was run entirely by British officials as a counterweight, and a contingent of British troops was kept on hand to keep the Indian soldiers under control.  Indian soldiers were trained with advance techniques.  Britishers instilled a sense of discipline, a clear chain of command and order in Indian army to be rule based and disciplined.  Access to modern weapons helped to o...

Temple is a sacred structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities. Temple is not only an abode of God, it is a symbolic representation of the various social and cultural activities. It represented social life through: Temple promoted music and dance like Bharatnatyam & Carnatic Music e.g. Vitthal Temple of Vijaynagar.  The temple provided inspiration to poets who wrote Bhakti literature in local languages which helped to strengthen the moral, spiritual values among the masses. E.g. Nayanars and Alwars.  Temple was well-known for philanthropy like they maintained Dharmasalas for pilgrims; marriage in the premises of the temple, etc.  The Matha were a centre of learning which played an important role in the promotion of education.  Temples were also meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron. Example Rajarajeshvara temple of Tanjore built by King Rajaraja Chola shows how the names of the ruler and the god are very similar.  Exi...

1. Article 169 of the constitution allows state legislative assembly to abolish or create a Legislative Council. 2. Legislative assembly of the concerned state first have to pass a resolution by a special majority. 3. Legislative Council of a state shall not have less than 40 members. 4. Its normal term is five years from the date of its first meeting after the general elections. Select the correct answer using the code below: a) 1,2 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1,3 and 4 only d) 1,2,3 and 4  Solution:  Article 169 of the constitution allows Parliament to abolish or create a Legislative Council. The constitution provides for the abolition of the second chamber in a state where it exists as well as for the creation of such a chamber in a state where there is none at present. A state Legislative assembly passes a resolution by an absolute majority, together with not less than two-thirds of the members actually present and voting in favor of the creation of the second chamber. T...

1. Members of both legislative assembly and legislative council participate in the election of the President. 2. The Legislative assembly and legislative council of a state enjoy equal power with respect to enlargement of the jurisdiction of the state public service commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2  Solution:  Only the members of the Legislative Assemblies of the State participate in the election of the President. The council does not participate in the election of the President of India and representatives of the state in the Rajya Sabha.  In matters of enlargement of the jurisdiction of the state public service Commission, the powers and status of the council are broadly equal to that of the assembly. Other matters were the position and power of SLC is equal to SLA are- Introduction and passage of ordinary bills. However, in case of disagreement, the will of the assembly prevails. Appr...

1. The Constitution has declared Mother tongue and English to be the languages for transacting business in the Parliament.  2. English was to be discontinued as a floor language after the expiration of fifty years from the commencement of the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2  Solution:  The Constitution has declared Hindi and English to be the languages for transacting business in the Parliament. However, the presiding officer can permit a member to address the House in his mothertongue. In both the Houses, arrangements are made for simultaneous translation.  English was to be discontinued as a floor language after the expiration of fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution (that is, in 1965) but the Official Languages Act (1963) allowed English to be continued along with Hindi. Ans: (d)

1. Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own.  2. Secretary-general is a permanent officer and is appointed by the presiding officer of the House.  3. The speaker regulates the condition of service of persons appointed to the secretarial staff of Lok Sabha.  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:  a) 1 and 3 only  b) 2 and 3 only  c) 1 and 2 only  d) 1,2 and 3 Solution:  Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own, though there can be some posts common to both the Houses. Their recruitment and service conditions are regulated by Parliament.  The secretariat of each House is headed by a secretary-general. He is a permanent officer and is appointed by the presiding officer of the House.  Article 98 (2) states that Parliament may by law regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to the secretarial staff of either House of Parli...