40. Consider the following statements.
I. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50% of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
II. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the opposition.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
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41. In India, which among the following can be amended by Special majority of Parliament and Consent of States?
I. Election of President and its manner
II. Any of the lists in Seventh Schedule
III. Amendment in Fundamental Right
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) All I, II and III
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42. Overseas Indians can exercise Franchise in an election to the Lok Sabha under which of the following conditions?
I. They must be citizens of India.
II. Their names must figure in the electoral roll.
III. They must be present in India to vote.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I, II and III
(b) II and III
(c) I and II
(d) Only I
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43. Assertion (A) Under Article-368 the Parliament can amend any part of the constitution.
Reason (R) The Parliament is the Supreme Legislative body elected by the people of India.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
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44. In which year was Rajya Sabha constituted for the first time?
(a) 1950
(b) 1951
(c) 1952
(d) 1953
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45. What are the maximum number of seats fixed for Rajya Sabha in India?
(a) 245 seats
(b) 252 seats
(c) 260 seats
(d) 250 seats
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