ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   What does it mean when we say the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, and what is the term of office of a Rajya Sabha member?

   1. A. It is never fully dissolved; 5 years.
   2. B. One-third of its members retire every two years; 6 years.
   3. C. All members are elected simultaneously; 4 years.
   4. D. Members serve for life; no fixed term.
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2. 2.
   An ordinance has to be approved by the Parliament within __________ weeks.

   1. a. Two
   2. b. Three
   3. c. Six
   4. d. Eight
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3. 3.
   On which of the following occasions does the President of India address a joint session of Parliament?

   1. A. Annual Budget presentation by the Finance Minister.
   2. B. Disagreement between the two Houses over a bill.
   3. C. Election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
   4. D. Swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister.
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4. 4.
   Based on the given news excerpt about ordinances, which two points can be deduced regarding their nature and requirements?

   1. A. An ordinance has the force of an Act of Parliament and must be ratified within six weeks of Parliament’s reassembly.
   2. B. An ordinance is permanent and does not require parliamentary approval.
   3. C. An ordinance can only be issued by state governments, not the central government.
   4. D. An ordinance automatically becomes law after one year without ratification.
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5. 5.
   Which of the following is NOT true about the Rajya Sabha?

   1. A. It is a permanent body.
   2. B. Its members are directly elected by the people.
   3. C. It cannot be dissolved
   4. D. One-third of its member retire after every two years
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6. 6.
   Given below are details of a few Indian Citizens.

   Person	Age (In years)	Description
   W	25	Is a famous journalist
   X	45	Is an industrialist
   Y	35	Has declared insolvency
   Z	50	Has taken citizenship of another country

   Select the one who is eligible to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

   1. A. W
   2. B. X (The industrialist)
   3. C. Y
   4. D. Z
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7. 7.
   Which of the following is NOT one of the key powers or functions of the Lok Sabha Speaker?

   1. A. Presiding over sessions and maintaining order during debates.
   2. B. Deciding whether a bill is a money bill, with the decision being final.
   3. C. Appointing the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
   4. D. Using a casting vote to break a tie during voting.
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8. 8.
   The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during emergency by...

   1. A. One year at a time.
   2. B. Six months at a time.
   3. C. Three months at a time.
   4. D. One month at a time.
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9. 9.
   Which of the following correctly defines Residuary powers and identifies the authority to which they belong for making laws?

   1. A. Powers related to matters in the State List, belonging to State Legislatures.
   2. B. Powers concerning matters not specified in the division of powers, belonging solely to the Parliament.
   3. C. Powers shared between the Union and State Governments, belonging to both.
   4. D. Powers related to local governance, belonging to Municipal Corporations.
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10. 10.
    What is the constitutional provision regarding the representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?

    1. A. The Prime Minister nominates two members
    2. B. The President can nominate two members if underrepresented
    3. C. The Speaker reserves two seats for the community
    4. D. The community elects two members directly
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