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Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Private Member’s Bills (PMBs):

  1. A PMB can only be introduced by a Member of Parliament who is not a Minister.
  2. PMBs are discussed exclusively on Thursday in both Houses of Parliament.
  3. The last Private Member’s Bill to be passed by both Houses and receive Presidential assent was in 1970.

 

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following with reference to the powers of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:

  1. The Chairman can cast a vote only in case of a tie.
  2. The Chairman has the authority to break a tie in a division vote but cannot vote in any other case.
  3. The Chairman can suspend members of the Rajya Sabha for disruptive behavior.

 

How many of the above is/are incorrect?


Ques:3

Which country was the first to sign the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to Zero Hour and Question Hour:

  1. Zero Hour is the time immediately following the Question Hour, during which members can raise matters of urgent public importance.
  2. Question Hour is the first hour of the sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, where members ask questions to the government.
  3. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha have the discretion to allow questions in Zero Hour.
  4. Zero Hour can only be used for raising issues that have been pre-approved by the Chairman or Speaker.

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

Consider the following with reference to ‘The 52nd Constitutional Amendment:

  1. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law in India.
  2. The amendment also led to the creation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).
  3. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment. 

 

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:6

Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Service Tax (GST): 

  1. At present, GST has four tax slabs.
  2. Instead of GST, a compensation cess is levied on coal and petroleum products.
  3. GST revenue collection has been rising consistently month-on-month in the past one year.

How many of the above statements are correct?


Ques:7

Consider the following statements regarding Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023:

  1. The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 aims to create a market-driven mechanism to incentivize industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Under the scheme, companies exceeding their allocated carbon credits must purchase additional credits from the government at a fixed price or face penalties.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:8

Which of the following is the primary method used to produce Green Hydrogen?


Ques:9

Consider the following statements regarding Census in India:

  1. Since 1881, it is conducted every 10 years but was not done in 2021.
  2. It is conducted by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?


Ques:10

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