Indian Politics

Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Maharashtra is-

A
26
B
10
C
28
D
48

Correct Answer

48

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  • Q. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?
    A)Right to Freedom
    B)Right to Equality
    C)Right against exploitation
    D)Right to Freedom of Religion
    Answer: Right to Equality
  • Q. The write which literally means ‘by what authority or warrant’ and is issued by the court to enquire the legality of a claim of a person to public office is called
    A)Quo Warranto
    B)Ad hoc
    C)Statute
    D)Sub judice
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  • Q. A Member of Parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for-
    A)60 days
    B)45 days
    C)90 days
    D)365 days
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  • Q. The president can expend out of the Contingency Fund of India
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    B)only with the approval of the Parliament
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    D)None of the above
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  • Q. Who presided over the first meeting of Indian constituent Assembly?
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  • Q. Who served for the longest period of time as the Chief Minister of a state-
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    C)Any Session Court
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