261. When the Vice-President officiates as President of India, he draws the salary of – A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha B. President C. Member of Parliament D. Both (1) and (2) ✅ The correct answer is option B.
262. A Bill is certified as Money Bill in Lok Sabha by – A. the President B. the Finance Minister C. the Prime Minister D. the Speaker ✅ The correct answer is option D.
263. If the Election Commission is satisfied that a candidate has failed to lodge an account of election expenses, within the prescribed time and in the manner, for no good reason or justification, what is the period for which the EC can disqualify him to be a member or from continuing to be a member of the elected office from the date of the order? A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 5 years ✅ The correct answer is option B.
264. Which Article of Indian Constitution defines a money Bill? A. Article 110 B. Article 150 C. Article 280 D. Article 285 ✅ The correct answer is option A.
265. A 2 tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than – A. 10 lakhs B. 5 lakhs C. 20 lakhs D. none of these ✅ The correct answer is option C.
266. Which of the following Articles cannot be suspended during the national emergency? A. Articles 14 and 15 B. Articles 19 and 20 C. Articles 21 and 22 D. Articles 20 and 21 ✅ The correct answer is option D.
267. Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats? A. Article 40 B. Article 43 C. Article 44 D. Article 47 ✅ The correct answer is option A.
268. Although Union List, State List and Concurrent List cover the entire legislative business, yet there may be an item not mentioned anywhere. Who will legislate on that item? A. Parliament only B. State Legislature only C. Both (1) and (2) D. Neither (1) nor (2) ✅ The correct answer is option A.
269. Which amidst the following States has a Legislative Council? A. Bihar B. Orissa C. West Bengal D. Punjab ✅ The correct answer is option A.
270. What is the maximum number of the elected members of Rajya Sabha? A. 250 B. 238 C. 245 D. 248 ✅ The correct answer is option B.