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General Knowledge - Indian Politics

Exercise : Indian Politics - Indian Politics
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1.

The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because

it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
All of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.

The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in

1970
1971
1972
1973
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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3.

The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by

the people
Lok Sabha
elected members of the legislative assembly
elected members of the legislative council
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

Ref: http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/faq/freaq1.asp

4.

The members of the panchayat are

nominated by the district officer
the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
nominated by local self-government minister of the state
nominated by the block development organization
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Members of Gram Panchayats, Panch of Gram Kutchahry, Members of Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad are elected directly by the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies through universal adult franchise.
5.

The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

Parliament
Supreme Court
High courts
Election Commission
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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