Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#136] Who was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India-
Correct Answer

(C) K.V.K.Sundaram

Explanation

Solution: K.V.K.Sundaram was the second Chief Election Commissioner of India. His term was from 1958 to 1967.

[#137] Which was the first state in India to conduct the Election during delimitation-
Correct Answer

(D) Karnataka

Explanation

Solution: Karnataka held the election in 2008 during the delimitation. Delimitation implies demarcation of elector constituencies based population census.

[#138] _______ recommended change in the structure and working of BCCI.
Correct Answer

(A) Lodha committee

Explanation

Solution: Lodha Committee was a three member committee headed by retired Chief Justice of India, R.M. Lodha. It was formed in 2015 which recommended changes in structure and working of BCCI.

[#139] Which of these languages is generally not spoken in Southern part of India?
Correct Answer

(C) Maithili

Explanation

Solution: Maithili is a language spoken in Mithila region which is present day Bihar. Telugu, Konkani and Malayalam are languages spoken in Southern part of India, in states of Andhrara Pradesh, Goa and Kerala respectively.

[#140] When any House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha ) is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly it is known as :
Correct Answer

(D) Adjournment Sine die

Explanation

Solution: Demand for Grants: Earmarking of budgetary allocation for meeting the plan and non-plan expenditure of a Ministry/Department. Adjournment of Debate: Adjournment on a motion adopted by the House, of the debate on a Motion/Resolution/Bill on which the House is then engaged until a future day or sine die as specified in the motion. Adjournment of the sitting of the House: Termination of the sitting of the House which meets again at the time appointed for the next sitting. Adjournment Sine die: Termination of a sitting of the House without any definite date being fixed for the next sitting.