Day 28- 14 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz

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  1. With reference to the impeachment of the President of India, consider the following statements:
      1. The President can be impeached only on the ground for violation of the Constitution.
      2. The process of impeachment can only start in the Lok Sabha.
      3. The charge of impeachment of the President shall be preferred only if the resolution is passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2. a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 1 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

  2. Which of the following is a breach of Parliamentary privileges as contained in the Indian Constitution?
      1. Publishing reports of any parliamentary sittings by the press.
      2. Throwing leaflets from the visitors' gallery of a House of Parliament.
      3. Writing an article that has the effect on lowering the dignity of the office of the Speaker.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    3. a) 1 and 3 only
    b) 2 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3

  3. The Parliamentary term “Crossing the floor” refers to:

    4. a) Rush of opposition members towards the area occupied by the ruling party.
    b) Passing between the member addressing the House and the Chair which is considered breach of Parliamentary etiquette.
    c) A procedure through which a member expresses his disagreement with the decision of the Presiding officer of the house.
    d) A process to determine priority among more than one notice through a draw of lot.

  4. Consider the following statements:
      1. The Lodhi dynasty encompassed parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana.
      2. Guru Nanak was born, and the years leading up to his demise were spent, in present-day Pakistan.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    5. a) 1 Only
    b) 2 Only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

  5. Thunderstorm, Lesknow, and Birbil are all terms sometimes seen in the news. These are associated with/related to

    6. a) Atmosphere and climate research
    b) Combating malaria
    c) Wildlife crime control
    d) International military exercises


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