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For the candidates preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, it is time to start the last round of preparation as the examinations are fast approaching.
Check out the following previous year questions on Polity to test your knowledge.
I. Which of the following is/are the special powers of the Lok Sabha?
1) Confirming the declaration of emergency
2) Passing a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers
3) Impeachment of the President of India
Which of the following is true?
Solution: Passing a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers is the right option.
Second. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
1) The law specifies that a nominated MLA cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2) The law does not provide any time limit within which the presiding officer has to decide the defection case.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution: The law does not provide any time limit within which the presiding officer has to decide the defection case: This is the correct option.
Third. Consider the following statements:
1) The Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officials of the government who are allowed to attend the sittings of the Parliament of India.
2) According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India tenders his resignation when the government that appointed him resigns.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Solution: Neither 1 or 2
IV. Consider the following statements with reference to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
1) As per the rules of procedure and conduct of business in the Lok Sabha, the election of the Deputy Speaker will be held on a date fixed by the Speaker.
2) There is a mandatory provision that the candidate to be elected as Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha must be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
3) While presiding over a meeting of the House, the Deputy Speaker has the same powers as the Speaker and no appeal can be made against his decisions.
4) The well-established parliamentary convention regarding the appointment of the Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is correct?
Solution: Statements 1 and 3 are correct
Also read: UPSC CSE 2024 Handbook: Check Previous Year Questions on Politics
(Questions and solutions taken from UPSC CSE 2022 Prelims question paper and key released by UPSC)
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