Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
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Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers
Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers
Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(B)
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Polity › ParliamentxProcedures
Polity › ParliamentxProcedures
Consider the following statements:
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(D)
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Science and Technology › Genetics,Biotechnology
Science and Technology › Genetics,Biotechnology
With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only. 2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs. 3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.
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(B)
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Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon
Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon
Graphene is frequently in the news recently. What is its importance? 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity. 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far. 3. It is entirely made of silicon and has high optical transparency. 4. It can be used as ‘conducting electrodes’ required for touch screens, LCDs and organic LEDs.
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(C)