Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Leader of the Opposition?
- A party must generally have at least 15% of the total strength of the House to be recognized as the official Opposition.
- The 10% requirement is expressly provided in the Constitution.
- In the absence of a recognized Opposition party, there may be no formally recognized Leader of the Opposition.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha continues in office until immediately before the first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Statement 2: This continuity ensures that the office of the Speaker never remains vacant between two Lok Sabhas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Parliament cannot remain out of session for more than six months.
Statement II: Article 85 requires that not more than six months shall intervene between two sessions.
Statement III: The six-month interval is counted from the last sitting of one session to the first sitting of the next session.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to Appellate Tribunals in India:
- They primarily hear appeals against the decisions of lower authorities or regulatory bodies.
- They are established only under the Constitution of India.
- Their decisions are generally subject to judicial review by constitutional courts.
How many of the above is/are not correct?
Which one of the following best distinguishes a General Election from a Bye-election?
With reference to the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and women's employment in India, consider the following statements:
- Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) includes both persons who are employed and those who are actively seeking employment.
- A higher Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in a region necessarily implies a lower unemployment rate among women.
- Expansion of labour-intensive manufacturing industries can contribute to improving women's labour force participation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Right to Protest and Democratic Governance in India, consider the following statements:
- The Constitution of India explicitly mentions the "Right to Protest" as a Fundamental Right.
- The Supreme Court has held that the right to peaceful protest flows from the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19.
- The State may impose reasonable restrictions on public protests in the interests of public order, sovereignty and integrity of India.
- Every public protest in India requires prior permission under the Constitution.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to India's foreign policy after the 1991 crisis, consider the following statements:
- The 1991 Gulf War contributed to India's Balance of Payments crisis by increasing oil prices and disrupting remittances.
- The collapse of the Soviet Union encouraged India to diversify its foreign policy partnerships and accelerate economic reforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Chabahar Port, consider the following statements:
- Chabahar Port provides India with direct access to Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting through Pakistan.
- Chabahar Port is located on the Strait of Hormuz, making it Iran's primary gateway to the Persian Gulf.
- The Chabahar project forms an important component of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
How many of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following entities in India is primarily responsible for regulating Mutual Funds and Asset Management Companies (AMCs)?