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Under universal adult franchise, people of what age have the right to vote, irrespective of their social or economic backgrounds?

A) 16 years and above B) 17 years and above
C) 18 years and above D) 21 years and above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18 years and above

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Which one of the following statements is not true of Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005?

A) This Act provides civil remedies to protect a woman subjected to domestic violence. B) Only women can make a complaint under this legislation.
C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship. D) The Act includes not just wives but also women in marriage-like relationships.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court has struck down the words “adult male” from the pertinent provision in the DV Act to lay down that a woman can also file a complaint against another woman, accusing her of domestic violence.

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According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ‘National Party’, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?

 

A) At least two States B) At least three States
C) At least four States D) At least five States
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) At least four States

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Trinamool Congress became the 7th political party to be recognized as a National Party in September 2016.

Conditions for Recognition as a National Party

1. Secure at least 6% of the valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any four or more states and won at least 4 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election from any State or States.

2. Win at least 2% of the total Lok Sabha seats in a Lok Sabha General Election and these seats have to be won from at least 3 states.

3. The party is recognized as a State Party in at least four states.

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Panchayati Raj system has an Intermediate tier known as _________.

A) Gram Panchayat B) Zila Parishad
C) Sarpanch Panchayat D) Panchayat Samiti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Panchayat Samiti

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A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called

A) No confidence motion B) Censure motion
C) Privilege motion D) Cut motion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Privilege motion

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In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government ?

A) In his discretion B) In consultation with the Chief Justice of India
C) In consultation with the Government of the State D) In consultation with the State Governor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In consultation with the Government of the State

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_________ elects the President and the Vice President and removes judges of Supreme Court and High Court.

A) Ministry of Defence B) Lok Sabha
C) Prime Minister's Office D) Securities and Exchange Board of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lok Sabha

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When the offices of the President and Vice­President fall vacant simultaneously, who acts as President?

A) Prime Minister of India B) The Chief Justice of India
C) The Speaker of Lok Sabha D) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Chief Justice of India

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