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Question 1Rajya Sabha: 238+12 members. Lok Sabha: ............... members.525+25550+2520+30530+20

Accepted Answer

530+20Reason — In the Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected by the States in the Union while 12 members are nominated by the President. In the Lok Sabha, not more than 530 members shall represent the States and not more than 20 members shall represent the Union Territories.

Question 2

Question 2The house has 550 members. On a particular day, 45 members are present. The Government wants to present a Bill. What do you think will happen?The Government has a majority, so the Bill will be passed.The Government cannot pass the Bill because the opposition is against it.The Government is unable to introduce the Bill because the Speaker adjourns the House.The Government can introduce the Bill but cannot pass it.

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The Government is unable to introduce the Bill because the Speaker adjourns the House.Reason — The quorum for the House is one-tenth of its total membership, i.e., at least 55 members should be present. But in the given case, the quorum requirement is not met so the House cannot conduct its proceedings and pass bills. So, the Speaker will adjourn the House until there is a requisite quorum.

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Question 331st July 2023, ANI reported:Government to introduce Delhi Services Ordinance Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrowWhy should the Government introduce an ordinance in the Lok Sabha?The Government needs the approval of only the Lok Sabha.The Government needs the approval of the Opposition.The Rajya Sabha has no power over an ordinance.Every ordinance needs to be approved by both houses of the Parliament to become law.

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Every ordinance needs to be approved by both houses of the Parliament to become law.Reason — When the Houses reassemble, the Ordinance should be approved by them within six weeks from the date of their reassembly, otherwise it lapses.

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Question 4Identify the exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.P: Introduces the Money BillQ: Passes an ordinary billR: Can vote a government out of powerS: Can impeach the President.P and QR and SP and RQ and S

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P and RReason — Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha can vote a government out of power by introducing and passing a motion of No-Confidence by majority. These powers are enjoyed solely by the Lok Sabha and not the Rajya Sabha, while the process of Ordinary bills and impeachment include both Houses of the Parliament.

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Question 5Which of the following can make the amendment as shown in the picture?The ParliamentThe High CourtThe Supreme CourtThe President

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The ParliamentReason — Only the Parliament has the authority to amend a law or bill that it has passed.

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Question 612 February 2023, The Economic Times reported:More than 97.64 lakh cases settled in the first National Lok Adalat of 2023: NALSA.Which advantage of the Lok Adalat is MOST highlighted in the above headline?Saves money.Speedy justice.Works on compromise.Reduces burden on Higher courts.

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Speedy justice.Reason — Lok Adalats have no complex procedures and delivers quick justice to people by mutual compromise and understanding. Any person can move Lok Adalat by an application on a plain paper or using the format available with Legal Service Authorities.

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Question 7The High Court feels there has been blatant injustice in a case solved by the lower court and transfers the case to itself to check the judgement. Which jurisdiction is it exercising?RevisoryAdvisoryOriginalAppellate

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RevisoryReason — Revisory Jurisdiction means that the High Court can call for the record of a case which has been decided by a subordinate court. If the High Court feels there has been blatant injustice in a case solved by the lower court, the High Court can review the case and take appropriate action on it.

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Question 8In 1853, the British East India Company did not acknowledge the succession of Anand Rao, the son of Rani of Jhansi, as a lawful heir to the throne. How did the British justify this decision?He was named the ruler without the consent of the British East India Company.He had inherited the private property of the deceased.He was not a natural male heir to the throne.He was too young to succeed to the throne.

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He was not a natural male heir to the throne.Reason — The British used to annex kingdoms by their policy of Doctrine of Lapse. According to this Doctrine, if an Indian ruler died without a male heir, his kingdom would 'lapse', that is, it would come under the Company's territory in India. As Anand Rao was the adopted son of Rani of Jhansi, he was not allowed to sit on the throne of Jhansi.

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Question 9Replace the underlined phrase with the correct option:The objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement was to demobilise public opinion all over the country.to make the movement rare and unique.to provide an international base for Congress.to generate a wedge between Hindu-Muslim unity.to attain self-governance.

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to attain self-governanceReason — The objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement was to attain self-governance.

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Question 10The central government of a country has decided to enforce a law that involves issuing licenses to keep arms.Who among the following British Governor Generals had passed a similar law in India in 1878?Lord Curon.Lord Lytton.Lord Ripon.Lord Dalhousie.

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Lord Lytton.Reason — The British Governor General who passed a similar law in India in 1878 was Lord Lytton. He enacted the Indian Arms Act of 1878, which prohibited Indians from carrying arms without a license.

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Question 11Read the two statements given below about the split in Congress and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).(A) Leaders with moderate political opinions wanted to insert a Clause in the Congress Constitution that said that Swaraj was to be achieved through constitutional means.(B) Swadeshi and Boycott were the basic components of methods of struggle of the assertive nationalists that led to the split in the Congress in 1907.(B) contradicts (A).(B) is the reason for (A).(A) is true, but (B) is false.(A) and (B) are independent of each other.

Accepted Answer

(B) is the reason for (A).Reason — The Moderates believed in attaining Swaraj through peaceful means, while the Assertive Nationalists believed in action. This led to difference in ideologies leading to Surat Split in 1907. That's why moderates wanted to insert a Clause in the Congress Constitution that said that Swaraj was to be achieved through constitutional means.

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Question 12Read the two statements given below about the Partition of Bengal and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (B).(A) The partition of Bengal "was a mere readjustment of administrative boundaries."(B) The nationalists believed that the Government did not intend to strike at the roots of Indian nationalism.(B) contradicts (A).(B) is the reason for (A).(A) is true, but (B) is false.(A) and (B) are independent of each other.

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(A) is true, but (B) is false.Reason — The nationalists believed that the British motive behind the partition was to 'Divide and Rule', so that they could weaken Indian nationalism, especially by splitting Hindus and Muslims.

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Question 13Analysing the picture given below, identify the statement that does NOT align with its content.The press spread modern liberal ideals such as liberty, freedom, and equality among the populace.The press provided a platform for various social groups from different regions of the country to exchange their views.The press played an important role in organising political movements.The press regularly praised the policies of the British Government in India.

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The press regularly praised the policies of the British Government in India.Reason — The Press helped the Indians to spread national sentiment, exchange views, spread awareness and criticism regarding the unjust British policies.

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Question 14Choose the options that DO NOT apply to the immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress.P- To prevent national workers from all parts of India from becoming personally known to each other.Q- To end all racial, religious, and provincial prejudices to promote national unity.R- To formulate popular demands on vital Indian problems and their presentation before the government.S- To manipulate the public opinion.P and QQ and RP and SR and S

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P and SReason — The immediate objectives of the Indian National Congress were to promote friendly relations, to develop and consolidate the feelings of national unity, to formulate popular demands and present them before the government, and to organize public opinion.

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Question 15Assertion (A): Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.Reason (R): An unruly crowd burnt down a police station at Chauri-Chaura in 1922.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.A is true, but R is false.A is false, but R is true.

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Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.Explanation — Gandhiji believed in in 'Ahimsa' or Non-violence and this violent turn of events went against the principles of 'Satyagraha' (non-violent resistance based on truth). He felt that the people were not yet ready for a non-violent struggle, so he suspended the movement to prevent further violence.

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Question 16The issue on which the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 was launched was ............... .equal employment opportunities for Indiansthe proposed execution of Bhagat Singh.salt monopoly exercised by the British Government.complete freedom.

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salt monopoly exercised by the British Government.Reason — The Dandi march began on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, a village on the Gujarat sea coast to break the salt law. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was a pivotal act of Civil Disobedience Movement.

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Question 17The statement, “We shall either free India or die in the attempt”, is associated with which of the following?Non-Cooperation MovementCivil Disobedience MovementIndividual SatyagrahaQuit India Movement

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Quit India MovementReason — "We shall either free India or die in the attempt" is a famous statement from Mahatma Gandhi, delivered during the Quit India Movement in 1942. It emphasized the commitment to either achieve complete freedom or sacrifice their lives in the process.

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Question 18At Wardha, the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution that was passed in Bombay. Name the resolution.Poorna Swaraj ResolutionQuit India ResolutionNon-Cooperation ResolutionSwaraj Resolution

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Quit India ResolutionReason — The Congress Working Committee met at Wardha in July 1942. It adopted the Quit India Resolution. It stated: "British rule in India must end immediately."

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Question 19Arrange the following events of Netaji's life in chronological order.i. Supreme Commander of INAii. Provisional Government of Free Indiaiii. Formation of Forward Blociv. Congress Presidentshipi,iii,iv,iiiv,iii,ii,ii,ii,iii,iviv,iii,i,ii

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iv,iii,i,iiReason —Congress Presidentship (1938–1939)Formation of Forward Bloc (1939)Supreme Commander of INA (1943)Provisional Government of Free India (1943)

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Question 20Which of these statements regarding the status of Princely States are INCORRECT with reference to the Mountbatten Plan?Princely states would receive the choice to be independent or join the Indian Union.All existing treaties with the princely states would end.A plebiscite will be held for all states.Freedom to associate with any dominion.

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A plebiscite will be held for all states.Reason — According to Mountbatten Plan, all existing treaties with the princely states would come to an end, they would be free to associate themselves with either of the Dominions or to remain independent. A plebiscite for the states was not required as decision regarding whether a state would join India, Pakistan, or remain independent was taken by the ruler of that respective state only.

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