MAGME SCHOOL OF BANKING Class Room - Daily Dose BookletDDB NO: Indian Polity 12 (English)
1 C. Article 63
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.
2 B. Morarji Desai
Explanation: In terms of Article 340 Morarji Desai Government appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission under the chairmanship of B P Mandal in the year1979 to investigate the conditions of the socially and educationally backward classes and suggest measures for their advancement. The commission submitted its report in 1980 and identified as many as 3743 castes as socially and educationally backward classes.27% government reservation of jobs for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is recommended by the commission so that the total reservation for all ((SCs, STs and OBCs) amounts to 50%.After ten years in 1990 that the V P Singh Government declared reservation of 27% government jobs for the OBCs.
3 A. Finance Commission
Explanation: Finance Commission of India is established by President of India as per Article 280 of the constitution. Article 280 reads: President should, within two years of commencement of the Constitution and thereafter on expiry of every 5th year, or at such intervals as he/ she thinks necessary, would constitute a Finance Commission.
4 C. President
Explanation: A governor holds office for a term of five years which is subject to the pleasure of the President. He can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the President. The governor has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.
5 A. French Constitution
Explanation:The principles of Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are borrowed from the French Constitution. These ideals were born during the French Revolution of 1789.
6 A. The Regulating Act 1773
Explanation: The regulating act of 1773 established a supreme court at Fort William, Calcutta. This Supreme Court consisted one Chief Justice and three other regular judges or Puisne Judges. Sir Elijah Imphey was the first Chief Justice of this Supreme Court.
7 D. 1992
Explanation: Officially, there are 6 minorities in India viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The commission is made up of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Unlike other bodies like NCSC and NCST, NCM has no constitutional backing or status.
8 B. 14
Explanation:The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories, organising them along linguistic lines. Although additional changes to India’s state boundaries have been made since 1956, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.
9 D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The constitution of 1950 had provided for three main types of states and a class of territories: Part A states, which were the former governors’ provinces of British India, were ruled by a governor appointed by the president and an elected state legislature. The nine Part A states Part C states included both the former chief commissioners’ provinces and some princely states, and each was governed by a chief commissioner appointed by the President of India. The ten Part C states were Ajmer, Bhopal, Bilaspur, Coorg, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Cutch, Manipur, Tripura, and Vindhya Pradesh. The sole Part D territory was the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which were administered by a lieutenant governor appointed by the central government.were Assam, Bihar, Bombay, Madhya Pradesh (formerly Central Provinces and Berar), Madras, Orissa, Punjab (formerly East Punjab), Uttar Pradesh (formerly the United Provinces), and West Bengal. Part B states, which were former princely states or groups of princely states, governed by a rajpramukh, who was usually the ruler of a constituent state, and an elected legislature. The rajpramukh was appointed by the President of India. The eight Part B states were Hyderabad, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Bharat, Mysore, Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU), Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Travancore-Cochin.
10 C. Concurrent List
Explanation: Economic & Social planning is listed on 20 in the Concurrent list in 7th schedule of India.
11 D. Press
Explanation: Please note that this term was coined by the press in 1960s and there is no mention in parliamentary procedure rules
12 B. Article 37
Explanation: Describing the nature of DPSP, Article 37 says that directive principles are not enforceable by any court. However, at the same time the article declares that these principles are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.
13 C. Article 169
Explanation:Article 169 provides for abolition or creation of the legislative councils in states. Any creation or abolition of the legislative council in state will need an amendment of the constitution but it will be of first category (not deemded to be amendment under article 368) and to be passed by simple majority.
14 B. K T Shah
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad contested and won Presidential elections for two times viz. 1952 and 1957. In 1952 Presidential elections, he defeated his nearest rival K. T.Shah while in 1957 elections, he defeated his nearest rival Chowdhry Hari Ram.
15 B. Social Justice
Explanation: Religious liberty is subject to public order, morality and health (Article 25).
16 A. Only 1
Explanation: In the Keshavananda v. State of Kerala, 1973, the judgment upheld that the basic features are not amendable at all, though, curiously, fundamental rights are not included in the list of basic features as formulated by the majority and expressed in the Preamble.
17 C. It sets interest rates, which determine the cost of borrowing and the return on savings
Explanation: Third statement is the incorrect. Interest rates on savings and borrowing comes under Monetary Policy. Monetary Policies in India are controlled by RBI. Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank of a country. It involves management of money supply and interest rate and is the demand side economic policy used by the government.
18 C. Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1935 was an important source for the Constitution of India. Many provisions of Indian Constitution like federal government, dyarchy at the center, distribution of power between center and states and establishment of a federal court have been taken from it.
19 C. Sindhi
Explanation:Eighth Schedule mentions the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Originally it contained 14 languages but presently there are 22 languages. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added in 1992 by 71st Constitutional Amendment Act; and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali were added in 2003 by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act.[
20 C. 11
Explanation:There are 11 Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India (originally 10). The 11th duty ‘to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years’ was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
21 D. All of the Above
Explanation: The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the President on the basis of recommendations of a Committee comprising the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Home Minister, the leaders of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as Members.
22 A. Article 239
Explanation:Under Article 239, Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator, who is appointed by him with a suitable designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
23 C. Federal System
Explanation:A bicameral legislature is refers to the legislature which has two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses. India has bicameral legislature at centre and few states (which have legislative assemblies and legislative council). Bicameralism is considered to be an essential feature of federalism.
24 B. Article 280
Explanation:Article 280 of the Indian Constitution defines the scope of the Finance Commission, constituted to make recommendations to the president about the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and States and also the allocation of the same among the States themselves.
25 C. It sets interest rates, which determine the cost of borrowing and the return on savings
Explanation:Third statement is the incorrect. Interest rates on savings and borrowing comes under Monetary Policy. Monetary Policies in India are controlled by RBI. Monetary policy is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank of a country. It involves management of money supply and interest rate and is the demand side economic policy used by the government.
26 A. 1 only
Explanation: The index is aimed at helping states understand where they may be lagging behind. The Index will assess states on a 1,000 point grading system with 10-20 points per parameter.
27 B. Pitt’s India Act of 1784
Explanation:The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 distinguished between the commercial and political affairs of the company. The Court of Directors were to manage the commercial affairs and a new body called Board of Control was created to manage the political affairs. It established the system of double government.
28 B. Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation: The Government of India Act of 1858 or the Act of Good Government of India abolished East India Company. It replaced the President of the Board of Control with a Secretary of State of India, who in subordination to the Cabinet, was the fountain of authority as well as the Director of policy in India.
29 B. Government of India Act, 1919
Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission. Hence, a central public service commission was set up in 1926 for recruiting the civil servants.
30 B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Union Powers Committee was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru. He also headed the Union Constitution Committee. He was the first President of India and held office from 1950 to 1962.
31 B. SK Dhar Commission
Explanation: The Linguistic Provinces Commission also known as SK Dhar commission recommended for the reorganization of States of the basis of administrative convenience and not on the basis of language.
32 B. Persons specified by the Government of India
Explanation: If a foreign territory is incorporated into India, the Government of India specifies the persons who among the people of the territory shall be the citizens of India. Such persons become the citizens of India from the notified date.
33 D. He does not wish to reside in India after some time
Explanation: One of the qualification for citizenship through naturalisation is that the person intends to reside in India, or to enter into or continue in, service under a Government in India or under an international organisation of which India is a member.
34 C. 11
Explanation: There are 11 Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India (originally 10). The 11th duty ‘to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years’ was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
35 A. Part XX, Article 368
Explanation: The powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure is enumerated in Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution. It states that the Parliament may amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down for the purpose.
36 B. Only 1 & 3
Explanation: A federation is defined as a new state or a political system which is formed through a treaty or an agreement between the various units. These units of a federation are known by various names in different countries like states (as in US) or cantons (as in SwitzerlanD. or provinces (as in CanadA. or republics (as in RussiA. .
37 B. The President
Explanation: The President of India appoints the attorney general of India and determines his remuneration. The attorney general holds office during the pleasure of the President of India. The current Attorney General is K.K. Venugopal.
38 A. By Parliament
Explanation: The salary and allowances of the Prime Minister of India are determined by the Parliament from time to time. He gets the same salary and allowances that are payable to a member of Parliament, in India.
39 C. Mayawati
Explanation: Six people–Morarji Desai, Charan Singh, V.P. Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, H.D. Deve Gowda and Narendra Modi–became Prime Ministers of India after being Chief Ministers of their respective States.
40 B. Only 2 & 3
Explanation: When a money bill is presented to the president he may either give his assent to the bill or withhold his assent to the bill. He cannot return the bill for reconsideration of the Houses of the Parliament
41 A. 1993
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India adopted the Collegium System for the appointment of the judges in the year 1993. This system has its genesis in three Supreme Court judgement collectively known as the Three Judges Case.
42 C. Article 133
Explanation: Article 133 of the Constitution of India deals with the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts regarding civil matters. Whereas Article 131 of the Constitution deals with Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
43 D. Article 142
Explanation: The Supreme Court came up with the concept of curative petition in the case of Rupa Ashok Hurra Vs. Ashok Hurra, 2002. According to the decision of the Supreme Court of India the curative petition can be appealed in the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution.
44 A. Addition of Article 31B
Explanation: Article 31B and Ninth Schedule were added by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1951. Article 31B protects the acts falling under the Ninth Schedule from being invalidated on the ground of contravention of Fundamental Rights.
45 D. 61
Explanation: The State List at present contains 61 subjects (originally 66 subjects) like public order, police, public health and sanitation, agriculture, prisons, local government, fisheries, markets, theaters, gambling and so on.
46 B. Special majority
Explanation: The resolution for proclamation of emergency or its continuance must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority, that is, majority of the total membership of that house, and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting.
47 D. The President
Explanation: It is the President who takes up the functions of the state government and also the powers vested in the governor or any other executive authority in the state during President’s Rule.
48 B. Only 2
Explanation: Public Interest Litigation has been the result of judicial activism of the Supreme Court and its most popular form. It has been hailed as one of the most progressive steps of judiciary by civil society organizations and human rights activists.
49 C. USA
Explanation: The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in the USA in the 1960s to provide legal representation to previously unrepresented groups and interests. These included not just poor and minorities, but also environmentalists, consumers, and others.
50 C. Election Commission
Explanation: The Governor consults the Election Commission to decide on the question of disqualification of the members of the state legislature
51 C. Both 1 & 2
Explanation: There is no provision in the Constitution of India for the system of legal responsibility of the minister in the states, as at the Centre. The courts cannot enquire into the nature of advice rendered by the ministers to the governor.
52 C. J & K Reorganisation Act, 2019
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was abolished by the Parliament of India by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. At present only Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have legislative councils.
53 D. Governor
Explanation: The governor of the state from time to time summons each House of state legislature to meet. A session of the legislature of the state consists of many sittings.
54 B. Only 2
Explanation: Statement 1 is wrong as a minister can participate in the proceedings of a House, of which he is not a member however he is not entitled to vote. Also a minister, who is not a member of either House, can participate in the proceedings of both the Houses of state legislature.
55 D. Governor
Explanation: A person who is to be appointed as a judge of a high court has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the governor of the state or some person appointed by him for this purpose before entering upon his office.
56 A. President
Explanation: A judge of High Court can resign from his office by writing to the president. He can also be removed from his office by the President of India on the recommendation of the Parliament.
57 A. Special majority
Explanation: The address for removal of a High Court judge must be supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament (i.e. a majority of the total membership of that House and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting).
58 C. Madras
Explanation: Both state of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry come under the territorial jurisdiction of Madras High Court. It was established in the year 1862. It is located in the city of Chennai.
59 C. High Court
Explanation: The High Court of the state holds control over district courts and other subordinate courts including the posting, promotion and leave of persons belonging to the judicial service of a state and holding any post inferior to the post of district judge.
60 C. 2008
Explanation: The Gram Nyayalayas Act was enacted in 2008. Its aim was to provide for the establishment of the Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purposes of providing access to justice to the citizens at their doorsteps.
61 B. Municipal Commissioner
Explanation: The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive authority of the municipal corporation, who is appointed by the state government and is most of the times a member of the IAS.
62 C. Both of them
Explanation: A port trust, created by an Act of Parliament, has both elected and nominated members. It performs more or less similar functions as that of a municipality.
63 A. It is an advisory body
Explanation: The Central Council of Local Government is an advisory body, which consists of Minister for Urban Development in the Government of India and the ministers for local self government in states.
64 A. Sixth Schedule
Explanation: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram in India.
65 B. 1992
Explanation: The National Commission for Women is a statutory body. It was established by the government of India in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
66 B. 24-B
Explanation: Under the Section 24-B of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 of India the National Consumer Disputes Redressel Commission exercises administrative control over the State Commissions.
67 C. 1989
Explanation: Since its formation in the year 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of only a Chief Election Commissioner.
68 A. Chief election commissioner
Explanation: At the state level, the Election Commission of India is assisted by the chief electoral officer. He is appointed by the chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government.
69 A. Parliament
Explanation: The Parliament of India can make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the Parliament and the state legislatures. It can also make provisions with respect to the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies and all other matters necessary for securing their due constitution.
70 B. Part XIV
Explanation: The Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution of India contain detailed provisions regarding the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC.
71 B. 11th
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243 O. In addition, the act has also added a new Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.
72 A. Sixth Schedule
Explanation: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram in India.
73 B. 1993
Explanation: The National Human Rights Commission in India is a statutory body. It was established in the year 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament (Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993).
74 D. 2007
Explanation: The Armed Forces Tribunal Act was passed in the year 2007 by the Parliament. It led to the formation of AFT with power of adjudication or trial by Armed Forces Tribunal of disputes and complaints with respect to commission, appointments, enrollments and conditions of service in respect of persons subject to the Army Act, 1950, The Navy Act, 1957 and the Air Force Act, 1950.
75 A. President
Explanation: The chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed by the president on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head.
76 D. President
Explanation: The president of India can remove the chairperson or any member of National Human Rights Commission on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. However, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry.
77 B. Parliament
Explanation: The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to determine the qualifications of members of the finance commission and the manner in which they should be selected.
78 C. Governor
Explanation: The State Election Commission consists of a state election commissioner to be appointed by the governor of the state. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the state election commissioner shall also be determined by the governor.
79 C. They are final and cannot be challenged in any court.
Explanation: According to the Constitution of India the orders issued by the Delimitation Commission are final and cannot be challenged in any court. Validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats to such constituencies cannot be questioned in any court.
80 C. Bihar
Explanation: Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was launched by Election Commission of India was started in 2014 from Bihar. Every aspect of the election process is simulated in the SVEEP programme to ensure enhanced voters’ participation in the polling.
81 D. 1, 2 & 3
Explanation: The jurisdiction of the CVC extends to: (1) Members of All India Services, (2) Officers of the rank of Scale V and above in the Public Sector Banks, (3) Officers in Grade D and above in Reserve Bank of India, NABARD and SIDBI etc.
82 A. Terrorist attacks
Explanation: NIA can investigate following crimes- 1. Incidents of terrorist attacks 2. Funding of terrorism 3. Other terror related crimes
83 D. All of the above
Explanation: State governments or Supreme Court/High Courts are empowered to refer to the CBI investigation of conventional crimes like murder, kidnapping, rape etc.
84 D. All of the above
Explanation: More than 40 countries of the world have an institution like the Ombudsman. Following are some examples-
85 A. Administrative Reforms Commission
Explanation: Lokpal and lokayukta were to be set up based on the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966–1970) for the redressal of grievances of citizens.
86 B. Articles 294 to 300
Explanation: The Articles 294 to 300 in Part XII of the Constitution of India deals with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the Union and the states in India.
87 C. 200
Explanation: The territorial waters of India extend to a distance of about 12 nautical miles from the appropriate base line. Similarly, India’s exclusive economic zone extends upto 200 nautical miles.
88 A. Article 294
Explanation: The Article 294 of the Constitution of India is related to succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases. The Articles 294 to 300 in Part XII of the Constitution of India deal with the property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations and suits of the Union and the states.
89 A. Section 81
Explanation: The section 81 of the Indian Penal Code states that any act done by anyone without any criminal intent for saving or preventing harm to third person or property in good faith is no offence
90 C. Section 84
Explanation: The section 84 of IPC states that if any person of unsound mind or mentally ill person commits any offence due to his unsoundness of mind not capable of knowing the nature of the act having no knowledge of wrong or right or Law is no offence.
91 D. All of the above
Explanation: Following are some of the principles of the doctrine of private defence- 1. Anybody whose life is threatened by a grave danger, need not wait for the state aid unless such aid is available. 2. It is protective or preventive and not punitive. 3. The right cannot be availed of for the sake of self gratification or to satisfy one’s malicious intent. 4. The right must be exercised when there is real and immediate threat and a reasonable apprehension of such threat.
92 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Explanation: Some of the acts exempted from criminal liability include: (1) Act of a person bound by law to do a certain thing, (2) Act done in pursuance to an order or a judgment of a court, (3) Act caused by Accident, (4) An act done by unsound mind etc.
93 B. 3 months
Explanation: According to the Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act of the year 1976 once an area is declared ‘disturbed’, the area has to maintain status quo for a minimum of 3 months.
94 C. Article 17
Explanation: The Article 17 in part III of the Constitution of India says that the practice of untouchability should be abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. Part III of the Constitution contains the fundamental rights provided to the citizens of our country.
95 C. Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002
Explanation: The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act of 2002 to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has made punishment and penalty for offences under the Act more stringent.
96 A. 2016
Explanation: The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act was enacted in the year 2016. Its purpose was to provide legal backing to the Aadhaar unique identification number project.
97 A. 1948
Explanation: The Factories Act was passed in the year 1948. It was later amended by the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987. The Act assists in formulating national policies in India with respect to occupational safety and health in factories and docks in India.
98 C. 14
Explanation: The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits employment of a child in any employment including as domestic help below the age of 14 years.
99 B. District Magistate
Explanation: According to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 a transgender person can apply to the district magistrate for a transgender person certificate. The district magistrate gives them the right to change the name on their birth certificate and have all documents updated accordingly.
100 B. IGST
Explanation: Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) will be applicable for the Interstate supply of goods.
101 D. President
102 C. Article 72
103 C. Parliament
104 B. Article 56
105 D. Article 61
106 D. Organisations of universal character
107 D. All the above
108 D. All the above
109 C. It actively joins political parties
110 C. It clearly aligns with a political party
111 B. Article 280
112 A. Article 275
113 C. Stamp duty and duties of excise on the medical and toilet preparations
114 B. I,II & III are correct
115 B. Article 249
116 B. Constitution Of South Africa
117 A. 238
118 D. Elected members of the state legislative Assembly
119 A. Article 83
120 C. Article 55
121 C. Article 79
122 D. Article 80
123 B. Elected members of the state legislative assembly
124 A. 238
125 C. 12
126 C. Railway convention committee
127 A. Only III and IV
128 D. All are true
129 D. Only II, III and IV
130 D. For the Rajya Sabha, it consists of 10 members
131 D. Communal Electorate
132 D. Election Commission of India
133 A. President of India
134 C. Article 324
135 B. 79
136 B. Articles 324-329
137 C. 5 years
138 D. Only 2
139 D. 6 months
140 D. Chandni Chowk, Delhi
141 D. All the above
142 B. 21
143 B. Article 217
144 D. 226
145 D. President
146 A. Ombudsman System
147 D. Maharashtra
148 A. January 2013
149 A. Governor of the state
150 B. Karnataka
151 A. Parliament
152 A. Dr. B.N. Rao
153 B. under the Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
154 B. 1946
155 A. Sachidananda Sinha
156 C. no limit
157 C. The Parliament is able to examine the grants of all ministries and departments in detail.
158 B. by the President during a national emergency
159 D. to make the Constitution an instrument of social change.
160 A. was provided in the Constitution
161 D. B. R. Ambedkar
162 D. Article 3
163 C. 193
164 A. Time immediately after Question Hour
165 B. Speaker
166 D.2004
Explanation: The National Scheduled Tribes Commission has come into existence since 2004.
167 D.Reservation and Representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha Explanation: Reservation and Representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha.
168 C. Article 148
169 B. He audits account of Central Government only.
Explanation: It is controlled only by the level of Central Government and State Government.
170 B. President of India