Quiz October 1, 2026

Consider the following statements with reference to National Security Act, 1980:

1. It is a preventive detention law 
2. It is invoked to maintain public law and order.
3. NSA “empowers the state to detain a person without a formal charge and without trial”.
4. The provisions in the Act are re-notified every quarter.

Which of the above is/are correct?

What are the offences pertaining to elections defined in the RPA 1951?

1.     Promoting hatred and enmity.

2.     Breach of official duty and providing support to any candidate.

3.     Booth capturing and removing ballot papers.

4.     Engaging in the sale of liquor within 2 days before the conclusion of polling.

5.     Announcing public meetings within 48 hours before voting and also causing disturbances.

Select the correct code:In which of the following cases effective majority is used?

1.     Removal of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of Assembly.

2.     Removal of the Vice-President

3.     To declare a financial emergency

4.     Election of Speaker

Select the correct code:

Consider the following statements:

1.     Finance Bill must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by a special majority

2.     The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the power to rule on whether the Bill is a Money Bill or not.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the composition of the Legislative Council:

1.     One-third are to be elected by an electorate consisting of members of the district boards, municipalities and other local authorities which is specified by the Parliament according to law.

2.     One-twelfth are to be elected by an electorate consisting of graduates of three years’ standing and residing within the States.

3.     One-third are elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies and who are not members of the Legislative Assembly.

4.     One-sixth of the members should be nominated by the Governor according to the established law.

Which of the above is/are correct?