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The case for local self-government rests on the premise that _____________.

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  1. It makes for better administration

  2. It facilitates a non-partisan approach

  3. It is a training ground for democracy

  4. It reduces corruption

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

At the local level it is possible for people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government.

Mahatma Gandhi often stressed the importance of villages and wanted the establishment of 'Gram Raj' in India. It was because __________.

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  1. Gandhiji was born in a village

  2. Village administration is easy

  3. Village people are good and hard working

  4. Villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gram Swaraj or village self rule was often stressed upon by Mahatma Gandhi because he believed that villages were the backbone of the nation and every village should be self-reliant, thus promoting welfare of all people. Mahtama Gandhi believed in individual freedom that could be attained only in autonomous, self-reliant communities like the Gram Raj aimed for. 

The correct order of the rural local bodies is __________.

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  1. Panchayats, Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations

  2. Block Samitis, Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations

  3. Panchayats, Block Samities and Zilla Parishads

  4. Block Samitis, Municipal Corporation and Zilla Parishads

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Zilla Panchayat or District Council or Zilla Parishad or District Panchayat is the third tier of the Panchayati Raj system. Zilla Parishad is an elected body. Block Pramukh known as the president of Panchayat Samiti of a block are also represented in Zilla Parishad. 

In which state the first Panchayati Raj institution was established in Independent India?

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  1. Rajasthan

  2. Bihar

  3. Delhi

  4. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the state in which first Panchayat Raj Institute was established in Independent India. Panchayat Raj system or local self-governing institutions were inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan.

If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution of no confidence, the Council of Ministers _________________.

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  1. Can extend their tenure by 6 months

  2. Can remain in power for 6 months

  3. Must resign from office

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Union Council of Ministers continues in office as long as they enjoy the confidence of a majority of members in the Lok Sabha. The moment a vote of no confidence is passed against them they have to quit office.

The chairman of the Rajya Sabha is _________.

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  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Vice President

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The leader of opposition

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions. The Deputy Chairman, who is elected from amongst the house's members, takes care of the day-to-day matters of the house in the absence of the Chairman.

Which of the following bills cannot be introduced first in Rajya Sabha?

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  1. Bills pertaining to the removal of the President by impeachment

  2. Bills pertaining to the powers of the Supreme Court of state judiciary.

  3. Bills bringing a state under the President's Rule.

  4. Money bills

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments. To make sure that Rajya Sabha doesn't amend the bill by adding some non-money matters, the Lok Sabha Speaker certifies the bill as a money bill before sending it to the upper house, and the decision of the Speaker is binding on both the Houses. A money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.

The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is _________.

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  1. The President

  2. The Vice President

  3. The Speaker

  4. The Deputy Speaker

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Vice-President of India. The Vice-President acts as President in the absence of the President due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations. The Vice-President of India is also ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

The Rajya Sabha does not elect its chairman, instead the _________ acts as its ex-officio chairman.

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  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Prime minister

  4. Deputy Chairman

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vice President is not a member of Rajya Sabha but its ex-officio Chairman. He has no right to vote and is entitled to the salary and allowances in the capacity of the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Rajya Sabha can move bills, resolution and motion only after his consent.

What is the term of member of Rajya Sabha?

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  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and one-third of its members retire every second year, being replaced by members chosen from a fresh election. The term of a member of the house is of six years.