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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: polityWhich of the following is/are “legislative powers” of President in India?
- He can summon or prorogue and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- He can preside over the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament.
- He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session of each year.
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Legislative powers of President.
- He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- He can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
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Legislative powers of President.
- He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- He can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points“Article 72” of Indian constitution is related to which of the following?
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Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offence in all cases where the:
- Punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law;
- Punishment or sentence is by a court martial (military court); and
Sentence is a sentence of death
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Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offence in all cases where the:
- Punishment or sentence is for an offence against a Union Law;
- Punishment or sentence is by a court martial (military court); and
Sentence is a sentence of death
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to “National Integration Council”:
- It constituted in 1971 by Indira Gandhi.
- Prime Minister is the chairman of the council.
Which of the following statements above is/are NOT correct?
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National Integration Council.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Integration Council (NIC) was constituted in 1961, following a decision taken at a national conference on “unity in diversity”, convened by the Central government, at New Delhi.
Statement 2 is correct: NIC consisted of the prime minister as chairman, central home minister, chief ministers of states, seven leaders of political parties, the chairman of the UGC, two educationists, the commissioner for SCs and STs and seven other persons nominated by the prime minister.
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National Integration Council.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Integration Council (NIC) was constituted in 1961, following a decision taken at a national conference on “unity in diversity”, convened by the Central government, at New Delhi.
Statement 2 is correct: NIC consisted of the prime minister as chairman, central home minister, chief ministers of states, seven leaders of political parties, the chairman of the UGC, two educationists, the commissioner for SCs and STs and seven other persons nominated by the prime minister.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to “Southern African Customs Union (SACU)”:
- SACU is the world’s oldest customs union.
- Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland are the member countries of the SACU.
Which of the following codes below given is/are correct?
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Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
Statement 1 is correct: The Southern African Customs Union (SACU), an African regional economic organization, is the world’s oldest customs union, founded in 1910.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Its members include Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. The five member states maintain a common external tariff, share customs revenues and coordinate policies and decision-making on a wide range of trade issues.
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Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
Statement 1 is correct: The Southern African Customs Union (SACU), an African regional economic organization, is the world’s oldest customs union, founded in 1910.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Its members include Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. The five member states maintain a common external tariff, share customs revenues and coordinate policies and decision-making on a wide range of trade issues.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are “Specialized Agencies” of United Nations (UN)?
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Choose the correct code from below given options:
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UN specialized agencies are international organizations that coordinate their work with the United Nations through negotiated agreements. There are currently 17 specialized agencies:
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
World Bank Group:
- IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- IDA: International Development Association
- IFC: International Finance Corporation
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UN specialized agencies are international organizations that coordinate their work with the United Nations through negotiated agreements. There are currently 17 specialized agencies:
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
- World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
World Bank Group:
- IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- IDA: International Development Association
- IFC: International Finance Corporation
