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Doctrine Of Pith And Substance

During the Judgment of Madras High Court, in matter of power tussle between the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister of Puducherry, ‘Doctrine of Pith and Substance’ finds mention. What does this doctrine mean?

A
Union Government & State Government shall work in isolation.
B
Election to Union & State shall happen at the same time.
C
It defines the power of Lieutenant Governor.
D
Union & State Government shall not encroach in each other’s space.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) caters to which of the following disasters?

  1. Heat waves
  2. Cyclones
  3. Urban floods
  4. Biological disasters

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4

Golan Heights

.Consider the following statements:

  1. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is headed by the respective Chief Secretary of the State.
  2. National Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Golan Heights

‘Golan Heights’ sometimes seen in the news is associated with which of the following water bodies?

A
Sea of Galilee
B
Dead Sea
C
Lake Nyasa
D
Mediterranean Sea

Anti-Defection

Consider the following statements:

  1. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act brought the Anti-Defection in Xth Schedule of Indian Constitution.
  2. If an independent legislator joins any political party within 6 months of winning the election, this will not amount to defection.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Voting Against The ‘Whip’

Voting against the ‘Whip’ can cost a legislator his/her membership, but if party condones that act within a stipulated time, he/she can be saved from disqualification. What is that stipulated time?

A
6 months
B
1 year
C
1 month
D
15 days

Speaker Of Lok Sabha

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Speaker of Lok Sabha’:

  1. His term of office is co-terminus with his membership of the Lok Sabha.
  2. President himself administers the oath of Pro-tem speaker.
  3. The decision of the speaker to classify a bill as money bill is beyond the Judicial Review.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

Lok Sabha

Which of the following can only be introduced in Lok Sabha?

  1. Adjournment Motion
  2. Demand for Grants
  3. Censure Motion
  4. No-Confidence Motion

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
1, 2 and 4 only

Virupaksha Temple

. Consider the following statements about ‘Virupaksha Temple’:

  1. Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India.
  2. The temple is dedicated to Virupaksha, a form of Vishnu.
  3. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only

Vittala Temple

Consider the following statements about ‘Vittala Temple’:

  1. Temple complex was strongly enclosed.
  2. Striking feature of Vittal Temple is a stone chariot.
  3. It is made completely of granite.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
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