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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.

2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.

3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2

C

2 and 3

D

3 only

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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Regarding Financial Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :

1. When the Lok Sabha transmits the Financial Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.

2. When the Lok Sabha transmits the Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.

3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for the Financial Bill.

How many of the above statements are correct? 

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency

2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers

3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 and 3
D
3 only
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Regarding anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :

1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.

2. The law does not provide any time frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

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
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