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The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the restrictions such as _______________.

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  1. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance

  2. It should not cover more than one matter

  3. It should not raise a question of privilege

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
An adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the Government. So it can only be initiated in Lok Sabha. In the event of an adjournment motion being adopted, the House automatically stands adjourned. The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions:
1. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.
2. It should not cover more than one matter.
3. It should be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence and should not be framed in general terms.
4. It should not raise a question of privilege.
5. It should not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.
6. It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by the court.
7. It should not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.

Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the _____________.

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  1. Support of 50 members to be admitted

  2. Support of 100 members to be admitted

  3. Support of 150 members to be admitted

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
An Adjournment Motion is a procedure for adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance. To introduce an Adjournment Motion support of 50 members is needed.

Adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is _____________.

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  1. Not permitted to make use of this device

  2. Permitted to make use of this device

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device. There is a similar tool in Rajya Sabha which is called “Calling Attention”. Calling attention has no such element. It is introduced in the Parliament by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance, and to seek an authoritative statement from him on that matter.

When was the Central Industrial Security Force declared an Armed Force of the Union?

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  1. 1991

  2. 1950

  3. 1983

  4. 1980

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CISF came into existence in 1969 with a sanctioned strength of only three Battalions. Later in 1983, the CISF Act, 1968 was amended and the Central Industrial Security force was declared an Armed Force of the Union in June 1983. Eventually, with the globalization and liberalization of the economy, CISF has become a premier multi-skilled security agency of the country, mandated to provide security to major critical infrastructure installations of the county in diverse areas.

The ___________ assists the customs and the other authorities in Anti Smuggling operations.

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  1. Indian Navy

  2. Indian Army

  3. Indian Coast Guard

  4. Indian Air Force

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One of the primary duties of the Indian Coast Guard is to assist the Customs and other authorities in Anti-Smuggling operations. The Coast Guard assists the Customs in curbing the supply of contraband i.e goods that are illegally imported or exported through sea routes. It also coordinates closely with other central and state law enforcement/intelligence agencies to disrupt and deter the menace of smuggling.

Which is the biggest industrial security force in the world?

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  1. Border Security Force

  2. Central Reserve Police Force

  3. Coast Guard

  4. Central Industrial Security Force

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Industrial Security Force is the biggest industrial security force in the world. There are 1,28,000 soldiers enrolled here. It is providing security to over 300 government and private industrial installations and laboratories in India. It also provides protection to the airports, harbors, railway stations, historical sites and nuclear power stations.

Which is the only Para Military Force to have a Fire Fighting Wing?

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  1. Central Reserve Police Force

  2. Border Security Force

  3. Coast Guard

  4. Central Industrial Security Force

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Central Industrial Security Force is the only Para Military Force to have a Fire Fighting Wing. It has a Fire-fighting Wing and provides fire protection services to 90 installations across the country. The CISF also provides security and fire protection consultancy services.

When the first regulated "karanja cotton market" was established?

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  1. 1882

  2. 1886

  3. 1921

  4. 1926

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Regulation of agricultural markets or the establishment of regulated markets in India dates back to 1886 when the Karanja Cotton Market was established as a regulated market under the Hyderabad Residency's order. Subsequently, in the year 1897, the 'Berar Cotton and Grain Markets Law' was enacted.

________ were exported to different countries of the world and farmers of south India were encouraged to grow these crops.

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  1. Spices

  2. Fruits

  3. Rice

  4. Wheat

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spices were exported to different countries of the world and farmers of south India were encouraged to grow these crops.

In India, Agriculture share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has registered a declining trend from _______onwards.

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  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1965

  4. 1972

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

1951.

Agriculture has been the backbone of Indian economy through its share in the Gross Domestic Product has registered a declining trend from 1951 onwards; yet its share in providing employment and livelihood to the population continues to be as the high as 63% in 2001.