Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#676] The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Karnataka is -
Correct Answer

(A) 12

Explanation

Solution: Fourth Schedule provides for allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States and Union Territories. Population is the parameter which has been kept in mind while allocating seats. Karnataka has 12 seats in Rajya Sabha.

[#677] Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer

(A) G. V. Mavalankar
(E) Mavlankar

Explanation

Solution: G.V.Mavalankar was elected as first Speaker of Lok Sabha. He served as Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956. Whereas M.A. Ayyangar served as second Speaker of Lok Sabha from 1956 to 1962.

[#678] The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Goa is-
Correct Answer

(A) 2

Explanation

Solution: Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of area. There are two Lok Sabha constituencies in Goa. In Rajya Sabha it has representation of only one seat.

[#679] The number of parliamentary seats (Jok Sabha) of Gujarat is-
Correct Answer

(B) 26

Explanation

Solution: Gujarat is one of the 9 littoral states in India. It has representation of 26 seats in Lok Sabha. In Rajya Sabha it has 11 seats.

[#680] Who among the following presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer

(C) A person from the panel formed by: the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation

Solution: If the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, both are absent from a sitting, one of the members or the house out of a panel of six Chairpersons , whom Speaker nominates from time to time, presides.