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previously appointed for consideration\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) Not more than one matter can be discussed on the same motion<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b> <i>Rule 58(ii): \"not more than one matter shall be discussed on the same motion\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Restrictions under Rule 58:<\/b><br>\n\n<i>Rule 58(i): \"not more than one such motion shall be made at the same sitting\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 58(iii): \"the motion shall be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence involving responsibility of the Government of India\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 58(iv): \"the motion shall not raise a question of privilege\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 58(v): \"the motion shall not revive discussion on a matter which has been discussed in the same session\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 60(2): \"if not less than fifty members rise accordingly, the Speaker shall intimate that leave is granted\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 2,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 6: Arrangement of Business and List of Business',\n    question: \"Which of the statements given below is\/are correct?\\n1. A private member in Parliament may be from the ruling party also\\n2. Private members bills\/resolutions is discussed in the Parliament from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm everyday during session period\\n3. Money bills cannot be initiated by a private member\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1 and 3 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 2: \"'private member' means a member other than a Minister\"<\/i> - Private members can be from ruling or opposition parties.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 26: \"The last two and a half hours of a sitting on Friday shall be allotted for the transaction of private members' business\"<\/i> - NOT everyday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nMoney Bills require President's recommendation and can only be introduced by Ministers (Article 110 of Constitution).`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 3,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure',\n    question: \"Which of the following statements about Zero Hour is not correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"There is no mention of the term Zero Hour in the Rules and Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"Ministers are under no obligation to respond to the matters raised by the members during Zero Hour\",\n      \"No notice is required to be given by the members to raise a matter during Zero Hour\",\n      \"Zero Hour in the Parliament starts after the end of Question Hour\"\n    ],\n    correct: 2,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: C) No notice is required - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement C is WRONG:<\/b> Notice IS REQUIRED for Zero Hour (Rule 377 matters).<br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b> <i>Rule 377: \"A member who wishes to bring to the notice of the House a matter which is not a point of order, shall give notice in writing to the Secretary-General specifying clearly and precisely the text of the matter to be raised. The member shall be permitted to raise it only after the Speaker has given the consent and at such time and date as the Speaker may fix.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nZero Hour is not formally mentioned in Rules - it is an informal parliamentary device<br>\n<i>Rule 377: No formal motion required, Speaker's consent needed<\/i><br>\nIt starts after Question Hour (around 12 noon)`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 4,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Mixed Chapters',\n    question: \"In which among the following situations division in the House is essential?\\n1. Passing of a money bill\\n2. Passing of any resolution of national importance\\n3. Amending the Constitution\\n4. Passing no confidence motion\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 3,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: D) 3 and 4 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>3. Constitutional Amendment - ESSENTIAL \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 158(1): \"Voting shall be by division whenever a motion has to be carried by a majority of the total membership of the House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>4. No Confidence Motion - ESSENTIAL \u2713<\/b><br>\nDue to its grave constitutional significance, division is essential for recorded voting.<br><br>\n<b>1 & 2. NOT Essential:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 367(1): \"On the conclusion of a debate, the Speaker shall put the question and invite those who are in favour of the motion to say 'Aye' and those against the motion to say 'No'.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 367(2): \"If the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision of a question is not challenged, the Speaker shall say twice: 'The Ayes (or the Noes, as the case may be) have it' and the question before the House shall be determined accordingly.\"<\/i><br>\nMoney Bills and ordinary resolutions can pass by voice vote unless division is demanded.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 5,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 7: Questions',\n    question: \"Which one among the following statements about raising of questions by Member of Parliament in the House is not correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"Only those questions which were listed for the day can be asked by the members of the House\",\n      \"Every member whose name appears in the list can ask two supplementary questions\",\n      \"Starred questions are printed in white paper and replies are always given in writing\",\n      \"Reply to the Unstarred questions are not discussed in the House\"\n    ],\n    correct: 2,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: C) Starred questions on white paper - INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>CORRECT Position:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 36: \"A member who desires an oral answer to one's question shall distinguish it by an asterisk. If the member does not distinguish it by an asterisk, the question shall be placed on the list of questions for written answer.\"<\/i><br>\nStarred questions are printed on GREEN paper (not white) and require ORAL answers.<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\n<i>Rule 46: \"Questions for oral answers shall be called in the order in which they stand on the list\"<\/i> \u2713<br>\n<i>Rule 50: Supplementary questions allowed<\/i> \u2713<br>\n<i>Rule 39(1): \"a written answer to such question shall be deemed to have been laid on the Table at the end of the Question Hour\"<\/i> \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 6,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure',\n    question: \"Which among the following actions may be initiated by the Speaker in the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the Well of the House or abusing the rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing the business by shouting slogans or otherwise?\\n1. Such member may be suspended from the House for five consecutive sittings or for the remainder of the session, whichever is less\\n2. The Speaker may adjourn or suspend the business of the House in case of grave disorder\\n3. The Speaker may direct the member to withdraw from the House\\n4. The Speaker may send the member to judicial custody\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>1. Suspension - CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(1): \"Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 373 and 374, in the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the well of the House or abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise, such member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>2. Adjournment - CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 375: \"In the case of a grave disorder arising in the House, the Speaker, may if thinks it necessary to do so, adjourn the House or suspend any sitting for a time to be named by the Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>3. Withdrawal - CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 373: \"The Speaker, if is of the opinion that the conduct of any member is grossly disorderly, may direct such member to withdraw immediately from the House, and any member so ordered to withdraw shall do so forthwith and shall remain absent during the remainder of the day's sitting.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>4. Judicial Custody - INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nSpeaker has NO power to send members to judicial custody. This is a judicial function, not a parliamentary power.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 7,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 8: Half-an-Hour Discussions',\n    question: \"Which one among the following statements regarding Half-an-hour discussions in Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The Speaker may allot half-an-hour every day during the session\",\n      \"A member wishing to raise a matter shall give notice to the Secretary General in writing\",\n      \"There shall be a formal motion before the House\",\n      \"Notice for Half-an-hour discussion can be given on any matter whether it is a subject of a recent occurrence or not\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) Written notice to Secretary General<\/b><br><br>\n<b>CORRECT Statement:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 55(2): \"A member wishing to raise a matter shall give notice in writing to the Secretary-General three days in advance of the day on which the matter is desired to be raised, and shall shortly specify the point or points such member wishes to raise\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\n<i>Rule 55(1): \"The Speaker may allot half an hour on three sittings in a week\"<\/i> - NOT every day<br>\n<i>Rule 55(5): \"There shall be no formal motion before the House nor voting\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 55(1): Must relate to \"matter of sufficient public importance which has been the subject of a recent question\"<\/i> - not any matter`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 8,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees',\n    question: \"Which of the following statements is\/are correct?\\n1. All communications from Ministers and all suggestions, memoranda and representations received from various quarters in respect of matters pending before a Parliamentary Committee are addressed to the Speaker\\n2. The Secretary General of Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha is empowered to fix the date and time of a sitting of a Parliamentary Committee if the Chairman of that Committee is not readily available\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nCommunications regarding matters before a Committee are addressed to the COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, NOT to the Speaker.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 264: \"The sittings of a Committee shall be held on such days and at such hour as the Chairperson of the Committee may fix: Provided that if the Chairperson of the Committee is not readily available, the Secretary-General may fix the date and time of a sitting\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 9,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 6: Arrangement of Business and List of Business',\n    question: \"Which of the following is the order of precedence with respect to Private Members' Bills?\\n1. Bills which have been passed by Council of States and transmitted to Lok Sabha\\n2. Bills which have been passed by the Lok Sabha and returned by the Council of States with amendment\\n3. Bills returned by the President with a message under Article 111 of the Constitution\\n4. Bills in respect of which the motion is that leave be granted to introduce the Bill\",\n    options: [\n      \"1-2-3-4\",\n      \"4-3-2-1\",\n      \"2-1-3-4\",\n      \"4-2-3-1\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 4-3-2-1<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 27(1): \"On a day allotted for the disposal of private members' Bills, such Bills shall have relative precedence in the following order, namely:\u2014<br>\n(a) Bills in respect of which the motion is that leave be granted to introduce the Bill;<br>\n(b) Bills returned by the President with a message under article 111 of the Constitution;<br>\n(c) Bills which have been passed by the House and returned by the Council with amendments;<br>\n(d) Bills which have been passed by the Council and transmitted to the House...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>CORRECT ORDER:<\/b><br>\n<b>1st Priority (Item 4):<\/b> Leave to introduce new bill - Rule 27(1)(a)<br>\n<b>2nd Priority (Item 3):<\/b> President's return under Article 111 - Rule 27(1)(b)<br>\n<b>3rd Priority (Item 2):<\/b> LS passed, RS returned with amendments - Rule 27(1)(c)<br>\n<b>4th Priority (Item 1):<\/b> RS passed and transmitted to LS - Rule 27(1)(d)`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 10,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 4: Sittings of the House',\n    question: \"Which of the following statements regarding Quorum during the sitting of Lok Sabha is not correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The Quorum to constitute a sitting of the House is one-fifth of the total number of members of the House\",\n      \"The Speaker presumes that there is Quorum throughout the sitting until his attention is invited to the lack of Quorum\",\n      \"Objection to lack of Quorum once raised by a member cannot be withdrawn\",\n      \"Due to lack of Quorum the Speaker may adjourn the House\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) One-fifth quorum - INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>CORRECT Position:<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 100(3) of the Constitution: \"Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\nNOT one-fifth (which would be 110 members) but ONE-TENTH (approximately 55 members for Lok Sabha).<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nSpeaker presumes quorum present unless attention drawn \u2713<br>\nObjection cannot be withdrawn once raised \u2713<br>\nSpeaker may adjourn or suspend sitting if quorum not present \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 11,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 3: Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker and Nomination of Panel of Chairpersons',\n    question: \"Which of the following statements is\/are correct?\\n1. The Speaker holds office from the date of his election till immediately before the first meeting of Lok Sabha after the dissolution of the one to which he was elected\\n2. The Speaker cannot delegate his functions to the Deputy Speaker during his absence from the station or during his illness\\n3. The Speaker may resign his office by writing under his hand to the President\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1 and 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 94(a) of Constitution: Speaker vacates office \"immediately before the first meeting of the House after dissolution\"<\/i> - ensures continuity.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nSpeaker cannot \"delegate\" - Deputy Speaker AUTOMATICALLY acts when Speaker absent.<br>\n<i>Rule 10: \"The Deputy Speaker or any other member competent to preside over a sitting of the House under the Constitution or these rules shall, when so presiding, have the same powers as the Speaker when so presiding\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 94(b) of Constitution: Speaker may resign \"by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker\"<\/i> - NOT to President.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 12,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 25: Secret Sitting of the House',\n    question: \"Which one among the following statements regarding secret sitting of Parliament is true?\",\n    options: [\n      \"It is a constitutional provision\",\n      \"The provision for secret sitting is available only for Lok Sabha\",\n      \"The secret sitting is fixed by the President of India\",\n      \"In the history of independent India no secret sitting was held in Lok Sabha\"\n    ],\n    correct: 3,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: D) No secret sitting held in Lok Sabha<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Historical Fact:<\/b> Since 1947, ZERO secret sittings have been held in Lok Sabha (or Rajya Sabha).<br><br>\n<b>Rule References:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 248(1): \"On a request made by the Leader of the House, the Speaker shall fix a day or part thereof for sitting of the House in secret.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 249: \"The Speaker may cause a report of the proceedings of a secret sitting to be issued in such manner as the Speaker thinks fit, but no other person present shall keep a note or record of any proceedings or decisions of a secret sitting\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements:<\/b><br>\n\nB: INCORRECT - Available for BOTH Houses<br>\nC: INCORRECT - <i>Rule 248(1): \"On a request made by the Leader of the House, the Speaker shall fix\"<\/i> - NOT President`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 13,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 20: Privileges',\n    question: \"Which of the following are the essential conditions which govern the right of a Member to raise a question of privilege in Parliament?\\n1. Not more than one question shall be raised at same sitting\\n2. The question shall be restricted to specific matter of recent occurrence\\n3. The matter requires the intervention of the House\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3<\/b><br><br>\n<b>All Three Conditions Essential under Rule 224:<\/b><br><br>\n<i>Rule 224: \"The right to raise a question of privilege shall be governed by the following conditions, namely:\u2014<br>\n(i) not more than one question shall be raised at the same sitting;<br>\n(ii) the question shall be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence; and<br>\n(iii) the matter requires the intervention of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Additional Requirements:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 222: \"A member may, with the consent of the Speaker, raise a question involving a breach of privilege either of a member or of the House or of a Committee thereof.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 223: \"A member wishing to raise a question of privilege shall give notice in writing to the Secretary-General by 10.00 hours on the day the question is proposed to be raised.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 14,\n    year: '2009-11',\n    chapter: 'Ch 2: Summons to Members, Seating, Oath or Affirmation and Roll of Members',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. A member of Parliament becomes eligible for remuneration from the date of taking the oath\/affirmation\\n2. A member of Parliament can take part in the proceedings of the House only after taking the oath\/affirmation\\n3. A member of Parliament becomes eligible for parliamentary privileges from the date of taking the oath\/affirmation\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nSalary is payable from date of ELECTION, not from oath (Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954).<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 5: \"A member who has not already made and subscribed an oath or affirmation, in pursuance of article 99 of the Constitution, may do so at the commencement of a sitting of the House, or at any other time of the sitting of the House, as the Speaker may direct, on any day after giving previous notice in writing to the Secretary-General.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Article 99: \"Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 105: Parliamentary privileges attach from ELECTION, not from oath.<\/i>`\n  },\n  \n    \n    \n    \/\/2012-13\n\n\n  \n  {\n    id: 19,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 13: Resolutions',\n    question: \"Which of the following statements regarding resolutions in the Lok Sabha is\/are correct?\\n1. A private member who wishes to move a resolution on a day allotted for private members' resolution shall give notice at least three days before the date of ballot.\\n2. Notice of the resolution shall be clearly and precisely expressed.\\n3. A member cannot authorize any other member to move the resolution on his behalf.\\n4. A member may raise substantially any number of issues.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 170: \"A member other than a Minister who wishes to move a resolution on a day allotted for private members' resolutions, shall give a notice to that effect at least two days before the date of ballot. The names of all members from whom such notices are received shall be balloted and those members who secure the first three places in the ballot for the day allotted for private members' resolutions shall be eligible to give notice of one resolution each within two days after the date of the ballot.\"<\/i><br>\nNotice is at least TWO days before ballot, NOT three days.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 173: \"In order that a resolution may be admissible, it shall satisfy the following conditions, namely:\u2014<br>\n(i) it shall be clearly and precisely expressed;<br>\n(ii) it shall raise substantially one definite issue;<br>\n(iii) it shall not contain arguments, inferences, ironical expressions, imputations or defamatory statements;<br>\n(iv) it shall not refer to the conduct or character of persons except in their official or public capacity; and<br>\n(v) it shall not relate to any matter which is under adjudication by a court of law having jurisdiction in any part of India.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 176(2): \"A member may, with the permission of the Speaker, authorise any other member, in whose name the same resolution stands lower in the list of business, to move it on her or his behalf and the member so authorised may move it accordingly.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 176(3): \"If a member other than a Minister when called on is absent, any other member authorised by that member in writing in her or his behalf may, with the permission of the Speaker, move the resolution standing in the name of such member.\"<\/i><br>\nA member CAN authorize another member.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 173(ii): \"it shall raise substantially one definite issue\"<\/i><br>\nOnly ONE definite issue, NOT any number of issues.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 20,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 4: Sittings of the House',\n    question: \"Consider the following items in the List of Business of the Lok Sabha and arrange them as per approved order:\\n1. Obituary reference of sitting\/ex MPs\\n2. Oath\/Affirmation by newly elected members\\n3. Introduction of new members in the Council of Ministers to the House\\n4. Question Hour\",\n    options: [\n      \"1-2-3-4\",\n      \"2-3-1-4\",\n      \"2-1-3-4\",\n      \"4-1-2-3\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2-3-1-4<\/b><br><br>\n<b>CORRECT ORDER OF BUSINESS:<\/b><br><br>\n<b>1st: Oath\/Affirmation (Item 2)<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 5: \"A member who has not already made and subscribed an oath or affirmation, in pursuance of article 99 of the Constitution, may do so at the commencement of a sitting of the House, or at any other time of the sitting of the House, as the Speaker may direct, on any day after giving previous notice in writing to the Secretary-General.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Article 99: \"Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>2nd: Introduction of Ministers (Item 3)<\/b><br>\nNew Ministers are introduced to the House as per parliamentary convention.<br><br>\n<b>3rd: Obituary References (Item 1)<\/b><br>\nCondolence references for deceased members\/ex-members as mark of respect.<br><br>\n<b>4th: Question Hour (Item 4)<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 32: \"Unless the Speaker otherwise directs, the first hour of every sitting shall be available for the asking and answering of questions.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 21,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements regarding 'zero hour' in the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha:\\n1. This term does not find any mention in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business or in the Constitution of India.\\n2. A number of members raise their matters of urgent public importance at 12:00 noon in the House which has been termed as zero hour.\\n3. Proceedings of zero hour are not recorded in the House.\\n4. A written reply is given to the member by the concerned Minister for the matter raised during zero hour.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"3 and 4\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 4\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n\"Zero Hour\" is NOT mentioned in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business or in the Constitution of India. It is an informal parliamentary device developed through practice.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nZero Hour starts around 12:00 noon (after Question Hour ends) when members raise matters of urgent public importance.<br>\n<i>Rule 377: \"A member who wishes to bring to the notice of the House a matter which is not a point of order, shall give notice in writing to the Secretary-General specifying clearly and precisely the text of the matter to be raised. The member shall be permitted to raise it only after the Speaker has given the consent and at such time and date as the Speaker may fix.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nZero Hour proceedings ARE recorded in the official debates and proceedings of the House.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nMinisters are under NO OBLIGATION to respond during Zero Hour. There is no formal reply mechanism - unlike Questions or Calling Attention where replies are mandatory.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 22,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 8: Half-an-Hour Discussions',\n    question: \"Which one among the following statements regarding Half-an-Hour Discussion in the Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The Speaker may allot half-an-hour on three sittings in a week for raising discussions on matter of sufficient public importance\",\n      \"Half-an-hour discussion is held everyday in the House followed by a statement by the concerned Minister\",\n      \"Half-an-hour discussion has to be completed by voting\",\n      \"Half-an-hour discussion is taken up at 2:00 PM in the House\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) Speaker may allot half-an-hour on three sittings in a week<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 55(1): \"The Speaker may allot half an hour on three sittings in a week, for raising discussion on a matter of sufficient public importance which has been the subject of a recent question, oral or written, and the answer to which needs elucidation on a matter of fact.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 55(2): \"A member wishing to raise a matter shall give notice in writing to the Secretary-General three days in advance of the day on which the matter is desired to be raised, and shall shortly specify the point or points such member wishes to raise:<br>\nProvided that the notice shall be accompanied by an explanatory note stating the reasons for raising discussion on the matter in question:<br>\nProvided further that if a notice is signed by more than one member it shall be deemed to have been given by the first signatory only:<br>\nProvided further that the Speaker may with the consent of the Minister concerned waive the requirement concerning the period of notice.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 55(5): \"There shall be no formal motion before the House nor voting. The member who has given notice may make a short statement and the members who have previously intimated to the Speaker may ask a question for the purpose of further elucidating any matter of fact. Thereafter, the Minister shall reply shortly:<br>\nProvided that not more than four members who have previously intimated to the Secretary-General may be permitted to ask a question each for the purpose of further elucidating any matter of fact.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nNOT held everyday - only on three sittings in a week<br>\nNO voting takes place<br>\nHeld at END of day's sitting, not at fixed 2:00 PM`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 23,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 9: Adjournment Motions',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements on adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha:\\n1. If objection to leave being granted is taken, the Speaker shall ensure that not less than fifty members rise to support the motion for leave of the House being granted.\\n2. The motion that 'the House do now adjourn' shall be taken up at 16:00 hours or earlier if the Speaker so directs.\\n3. The Speaker shall prescribe the time limit for speeches.\\n4. If the motion is withdrawn after its discussion, the House shall adjourn immediately.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    correct: 3,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 60(2): \"If objection to leave being granted is taken, the Speaker shall request those members who are in favour of leave being granted to rise in their places, and if not less than fifty members rise accordingly, the Speaker shall intimate that leave is granted. If less than fifty members rise, the Speaker shall inform that the member has not the leave of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 61: \"The motion 'that the House do now adjourn' shall be taken up at 16.00 hours or at an earlier hour if the Speaker, after considering the state of business in the House, so directs.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 63: \"The Speaker shall prescribe a time limit for speeches.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 62: \"The Speaker may, on being satisfied that there has been adequate debate, put the question at 18.30 hours or at such other hour not being less than two hours and thirty minutes from the time of commencement of the debate.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nIf an adjournment motion is WITHDRAWN after discussion, the House does NOT adjourn immediately. Regular business resumes. Adjournment only happens if the motion is CARRIED (passed).`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 24,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 23: Leave of Absence from the Sittings of the House',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements on leave of absence from the sittings of the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha:\\n1. A member who intends to take leave of absence from the sittings of the House has to give an application in this regard addressed to the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha.\\n2. In case of the Lok Sabha, all applications under Rule 242, shall stand referred to the Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 242(1): \"A member desiring permission of the House to remain absent from the sittings thereof under clause (4) of article 101 of the Constitution shall make an application in writing to the Speaker.\"<\/i><br>\nApplication is addressed to SPEAKER, NOT to Secretary General.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 243: \"All applications under rule 242 shall stand referred to the Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Additional Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 242(2): \"An application under sub-rule (1) shall specify the period for which leave of absence is required, indicating also the date of commencement and of termination of such leave of absence and the grounds for it:<br>\nProvided that leave of absence applied for at any one time shall not exceed a period of sixty days.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n\n  \n  {\n    id: 27,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 3: Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker and Nomination of Panel of Chairpersons',\n    question: \"What is meant by the term 'Panel of Chairmen' in the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The members selected as Chairmen of various Parliamentary Committees\",\n      \"Members nominated by the Speaker\/Chairman to preside over the House, when required to do so\",\n      \"Chairmen of Departmentally Related Standing Committees\",\n      \"Selected few to send as heads of parliamentary delegations abroad\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) Members nominated to preside over House when required<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 9(1): \"At the commencement of the House or from time to time, as the case may be, the Speaker shall nominate from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten Chairpersons, anyone of whom may preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker when so requested by the Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, by the Deputy Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 9(2): \"A Chairperson nominated under sub-rule (1) shall hold office until a new panel of Chairpersons is nominated.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 10: \"The Deputy Speaker or any other member competent to preside over a sitting of the House under the Constitution or these rules shall, when so presiding, have the same powers as the Speaker when so presiding and all references to the Speaker in these rules shall in these circumstances be deemed to be references to any such person so presiding.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> Panel of Chairpersons is for presiding over House sittings, NOT for chairing Parliamentary Committees or delegations abroad.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 28,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 16: Calling Attention',\n    question: \"What is meant by 'Calling Attention Notice' in the Lok Sabha?\",\n    options: [\n      \"A notice given by a Member to call the attention of the Speaker to a matter of urgent public importance\",\n      \"A notice given by a Member to call the attention of the Minister concerned to a matter of urgent public importance\",\n      \"A notice given by a Member to call the attention of the Union Government on a matter of national importance\",\n      \"A notice given by a Member to call the attention of the Prime Minister on a matter in the Concurrent List\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) Notice to call Minister's attention to urgent matter<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 197(1): \"A member may, with the previous permission of the Speaker, call the attention of a Minister to any matter of urgent public importance and the Minister may make a brief statement or ask for time to make a statement at a later hour or date:<br>\nProvided that no member shall give more than two such notices for any one sitting.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 197(2): \"There shall be no debate on such statement at the time it is made but each member in whose name the item stands in the list of business may, with the permission of the Speaker, ask a clarificatory question and the Minister shall reply at the end to all such questions:<br>\nProvided that names of not more than five members shall be shown in the list of business.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 197(3): \"Not more than two such matters shall be raised at the same sitting:<br>\nProvided that the second matter shall not be raised by the same members who have raised the first matter and it shall be raised at such time as the Speaker may fix.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Features:<\/b><br>\n\nNotice given to MINISTER, not Speaker<br>\nMust be urgent public importance<br>\nMinister makes brief statement<br>\nOnly clarificatory questions allowed - NO debate<br>\nSpeaker's permission required`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 29,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Rajya Sabha Rules',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements on 'special mention' in the Rajya Sabha:\\n1. Unless the Chairman otherwise directs, no member shall make more than one special mention during a week.\\n2. The total number of special mentions to be admitted for a day shall not ordinarily exceed seven.\\n3. Unless the Chairman otherwise directs, no member shall make two special mentions per day.\\n4. The total number of special mentions to be admitted for a day shall not ordinarily exceed twenty.\",\n    options: [\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    correct: 1,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Direction 115 (Rajya Sabha): \"Unless the Chairman otherwise directs, no member shall make more than one special mention during a week.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Direction 115 (Rajya Sabha): \"The total number of special mentions to be admitted for a day shall not ordinarily exceed seven.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nThe limit is ONE special mention per WEEK, not two per day.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nThe limit is SEVEN per day, not twenty.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 30,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 22: Resignation and Vacation of Seats in the House',\n    question: \"Under Article 101(3)(b) of the Constitution of India, an MP can resign his seat in the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha. Which of the following statements are true about the resignation?\\n1. An MP has to resign by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker\/Chairman.\\n2. No reason may be appended to such resignation.\\n3. The Speaker\/Chairman after making enquiry and satisfied that the resignation is voluntary and genuine shall accept the resignation.\\n4. A resignation cannot be withdrawn by the Member after it is accepted by the Speaker\/Chairman.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 101(3)(b): \"A member of either House of Parliament may resign his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman or the Speaker, as the case may be.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1): \"A member who desires to resign one's seat in the House shall intimate in writing under one's own hand addressed to the Speaker, such intention to resign the seat in the following form and shall not give any reason for the resignation.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1): \"...and shall not give any reason for the resignation\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1) Proviso: \"Provided that where any member gives any reason or introduces any extraneous matter the Speaker may while exercising discretion omit such words, phrases or matter and the same shall not be read out in the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1B): \"If the Speaker receives the letter of resignation either by post or through someone else, the Speaker may make such inquiry as is considered necessary to get satisfied that the resignation is voluntary and genuine. If the Speaker, after making a summary enquiry either by oneself or through the agency of Lok Sabha Secretariat or through such other agency, as the Speaker may deem fit, is satisfied that the resignation is not voluntary or genuine, the Speaker shall not accept the resignation.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1C): \"A member may withdraw the letter of resignation at any time before it is accepted by the Speaker.\"<\/i><br>\nOnce accepted, resignation becomes final and cannot be withdrawn.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 31,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements on Parliamentary Committees:\\n1. The quorum of a Committee shall be five.\\n2. The report of a Committee may be either preliminary or final.\\n3. Provided that where the Rajya Sabha has not fixed any time for the presentation of the report, the report shall be presented within one month of the date on which reference to the Committee was made.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 3,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: D) 2 and 3 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 259(1): \"The quorum to constitute a sitting of a Committee shall be, as near as may be, one-third of the total number of members of the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\nQuorum is ONE-THIRD of total members, NOT fixed at five. It varies depending on committee size.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nCommittee may present either preliminary (interim) or final report depending on the nature and stage of examination.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nWhen Rajya Sabha has not fixed time for presentation of report, the report shall be presented within one month of the date of reference to the Committee.`\n  },\n \n \n  {\n    id: 34,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Misc.',\n    question: \"What is meant by the term 'Well of the House' in parliamentary parlance?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The place around the Table of the Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha Chamber\",\n      \"Members' Lobbies in the Parliament House\",\n      \"The Central Hall in the Parliament House\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) Place around the Table of Chamber<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Definition:<\/b><br>\n<i>\"Well of the House refers to open space between front benches and Table of the House in Chamber.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Points:<\/b><br>\n- Central area where Table of House located<br>\n- Members not supposed to enter this space<br>\n- \"Rushing to Well\" = serious disorder<br>\n- Speaker can suspend members for entering Well<br>\n- Symbolizes disruption of House proceedings`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 35,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: ' Ch 20: Privileges',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. A Member of the Parliament committing a criminal offence and taking asylum in the precincts of the Parliament House can be arrested with the permission of the Speaker.\\n2. A Member of the Parliament's arrest has to be communicated to the Speaker\/Chairman immediately.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    correct: 2,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 232: \"No arrest shall be made within the precincts of the House without obtaining the permission of the Speaker.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 233: \"A legal process, civil or criminal, shall not be served within the precincts of the House without obtaining the permission of Speaker.\"<\/i><br>\nA member committing a criminal offence CAN be arrested even in Parliament precincts, but only with Speaker's permission. Parliamentary privilege does not protect criminal acts.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 229: \"When a member is arrested on a criminal charge or for a criminal offence or is sentenced to imprisonment by a court or is detained under an executive order, the committing judge, magistrate or executive authority, as the case may be, shall immediately intimate such fact to the Speaker indicating the reasons for the arrest, detention or conviction, as the case may be, as also the place of detention or imprisonment of the member in the appropriate form set out in the Third Schedule.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 36,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements relating to Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha:\\n1. The Speaker acts as its Chairman.\\n2. The Deputy Speaker acts as its Chairman.\\n3. It allocates time for various Bills and determines priority of items to be discussed in the House.\\n4. Its Chairman is nominated by the Speaker.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 and 3<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 287: \"At the commencement of the House or from time to time, as the case may be, the Speaker may nominate a Committee called the Business Advisory Committee consisting of not more than fifteen members including the Speaker who shall be the Chairperson of the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\nSpeaker is ex-officio Chairperson.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nDeputy Speaker is NOT the Chairman. The SPEAKER is the Chairperson as per Rule 287.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 288(1): \"It shall be the function of the Committee to recommend the time that should be allocated for the discussion of the stage or stages of such Government Bills and other business as the Speaker, in consultation with the Leader of the House, may direct for being referred to the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 288(2): \"The Committee shall have the power to indicate in the proposed time-table the different hours at which the various stages of the Bill or other business shall be completed.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nThe Chairman is the Speaker ex-officio, not nominated separately.`\n  },\n  {\n    id: 37,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees',\n    question: \"Which one among the following statements relating to Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House in the Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    options: [\n      \"The Committee examines the case where a Member has been absent for a period of sixty days without permission\",\n      \"The Committee can recommend leave for less than seventy-five days\",\n      \"The Committee can grant leave on the verbal request of a Member\",\n      \"The Committee meeting is held in camera\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) Committee examines 60 days absence without permission<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Constitutional Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 101(4): \"If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Rule References:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 243: \"All applications under rule 242 shall stand referred to the Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 242(1): \"A member desiring permission of the House to remain absent from the sittings thereof under clause (4) of article 101 of the Constitution shall make an application in writing to the Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 242(2): \"An application under sub-rule (1) shall specify the period for which leave of absence is required, indicating also the date of commencement and of termination of such leave of absence and the grounds for it:<br>\nProvided that leave of absence applied for at any one time shall not exceed a period of sixty days.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Committee Functions:<\/b><br>\n\nExamines leave applications<br>\nInvestigates absence without permission (60 days rule)<br>\nRecommends to House whether to declare seat vacant<br>\nRequires WRITTEN application, not verbal request`\n  },\n\n  {\n    id: 39,\n    year: '2012-13',\n    chapter: 'Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure',\n    question: \"Consider the following statements regarding powers of the Speaker\/Chairman:\\n1. He can suspend a member if he willfully disrupts and impedes the proceedings of the House.\\n2. He can adjourn the sitting of the House.\\n3. He can summon and prorogue the House.\",\n    options: [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 only\"\n    ],\n    correct: 0,\n    explanation: `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 and 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(1): \"Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 373 and 374, in the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the well of the House or abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise, such member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less:<br>\nProvided that the House may, at any time, on a motion being made, resolve that such suspension be terminated.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 375: \"In the case of a grave disorder arising in the House, the Speaker, may if thinks it necessary to do so, adjourn the House or suspend any sitting for a time to be named by the Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 85(1): \"The President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Article 85(2)(a): \"The President may from time to time prorogue the Houses or either House.\"<\/i><br>\nSummoning and prorogation are PRESIDENT's prerogatives, NOT Speaker's powers.`\n  },\n \n  \/\/2014\n  \n \n  {\n    \"id\": 74,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements relating to the Committee on Absence of Members from the sittings of the Lok Sabha:\\n1. The Committee recommends to the House the period of leave to be granted to the Member.\\n2. The Committee grants leave to the Member.\\n3. This is a Standing Parliamentary Committee.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1 and 3 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 326(1): \"The functions of the Committee shall be:\u2014<br>\n(i) to consider all applications from members for leave of absence from the sittings of the House; and<br>\n(ii) to examine every case where a member has been absent for a period of sixty days or more, without permission, from the sittings of the House and to report whether the absence should be condoned or circumstances of the case justify that the House should declare the seat of the member vacant.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 327: \"Where the Committee recommends that leave of absence be granted to a member or the absence be condoned, as the case may be, the pleasure of the House shall be taken by the Speaker...\"<\/i><br>\nThe Committee only RECOMMENDS; it does not GRANT leave itself.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nThe Committee cannot grant leave. It only RECOMMENDS to the House. The HOUSE grants leave based on Committee's recommendation.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 325: \"The Committee on Absence of Members from the sittings of the House shall consist of fifteen members nominated by the Speaker and shall hold office for a term not exceeding one year.\"<\/i><br>\nIt is a Standing Parliamentary Committee nominated by the Speaker.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 75,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"The term of office of members of the Committee on Public Accounts of the Parliament is for\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"five years\",\n      \"one year\",\n      \"two years\",\n      \"three years\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) one year<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 309(1): \"The Committee shall consist of not more than 22 members comprising 15 members who shall be elected by the House every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and not more than 7 members of Rajya Sabha to be nominated by that House for being associated with the Committee:<br>\nProvided that a Minister shall not be elected a member of the Committee, and if a member, after election to the Committee, is appointed a Minister, such member shall cease to be a member of the Committee from the date of such appointment.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 309(2): \"The term of office of members of the Committee shall not exceed one year.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 77,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"The Committee on Public Accounts consists of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 members from the Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"20 members from the Lok Sabha and 20 members from the Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"30 members from the Lok Sabha and 15 members from the Rajya Sabha\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 members from the Rajya Sabha<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 309(1): \"The Committee shall consist of not more than 22 members comprising 15 members who shall be elected by the House every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and not more than 7 members of Rajya Sabha to be nominated by that House for being associated with the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Total Composition:<\/b><br>\n\nLok Sabha members: 15 (elected by Lok Sabha)<br>\nRajya Sabha members: 7 (nominated by Rajya Sabha)<br>\nTotal: 22 members`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 78,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements about Departmentally Related Standing Committees of the Parliament is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"They are chaired by the Minister-in-Charge of the Department concerned\",\n      \"Some of these Committees are serviced by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, while others are serviced by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat\",\n      \"The term of the members of these Committees is coterminous with their term as a Member of the Parliament\",\n      \"The Demands for Grants of a Ministry\/Department must be examined by the related Committee before it is presented to the Parliament\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) Some Committees serviced by Lok Sabha Secretariat, others by Rajya Sabha Secretariat<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 331D(3): \"The Chairperson of Committees as specified in Part I of Fifth Schedule shall be appointed by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Chairperson of Committees as specified in Part II of the said Schedule shall be appointed by the Speaker, from amongst the members of the Committees.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 331J: \"Except for matters for which special provision is made in the rule relating to the Standing Committees, the general rules applicable to other Parliamentary Committees in Rajya Sabha shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Standing Committees specified in Part-I of the Fifth Schedule and the general rules applicable to other Parliamentary Committees in Lok Sabha shall apply to Standing Committees as specified in Part-II of the Schedule.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nNOT chaired by Minister - <i>Rule 331D(2): \"A Minister shall not be nominated as a member of the Committee\"<\/i><br>\nTerm is ONE YEAR - <i>Rule 331D(4): \"The term of office of the members of the Committees shall not exceed one year.\"<\/i><br>\nExamining Demands for Grants is NOT mandatory before presentation - <i>Rule 331E(1)(a) uses \"may\" and \"shall make a report\"<\/i>`\n  },\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 80,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"appointed by the Speaker from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha elected to the Committee\",\n      \"appointed by the Vice President from amongst the members of the Rajya Sabha only appointed by the President\",\n      \"from amongst the members of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"elected by the members of the Committee\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: A) appointed by the Speaker from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha elected to the Committee<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 258(1): \"The Chairperson of a Committee shall be appointed by the Speaker from amongst members of the Committee:<br>\nProvided that the Deputy Speaker, in case is a member of the Committee, shall be appointed as Chairperson of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 258(2): \"If the Chairperson is for any reason unable to act, the Speaker may appoint another Chairperson in her or his place.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 258(3): \"If the Chairperson is absent from any sitting, the Committee shall choose another member to act as Chairperson for that sitting.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> By convention, the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is from the Opposition party, appointed by the Speaker from amongst Lok Sabha members elected to the Committee.`\n  },\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 82,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 5: President's Address and Messages to the House\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about Motion of Thanks to President's Address to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha:\\n1. Notices of amendments to Motion of Thanks to President's Address can be tabled after the motion has been moved in the House.\\n2. Amendments may refer to matters which the Address has failed to mention.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nAmendments to Motion of Thanks must be given in ADVANCE before the motion is moved, not after. Notice is required before the debate begins.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 18: \"Amendments may be moved to such Motion of Thanks in such form as may be considered appropriate by the Speaker.\"<\/i><br>\nAmendments CAN refer to matters which the Address has FAILED to mention. This allows Opposition to criticize Government for omissions in the Address.<br><br>\n<i>Rule 17: \"On such day or days or part of any day, the House shall be at liberty to discuss the matters referred to in such Address on a Motion of Thanks moved by a member and seconded by another member.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> Amendments may criticize both what is mentioned AND what is omitted in the President's Address.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 83,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 6: Arrangement of Business and List of Business\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about Private Members' Business in the Lok Sabha:\\n1. Every Member of the Parliament other than a Minister is called a Private Member and he can introduce Private Members' Bill.\\n2. The last two and half hours of a sitting of every Friday during session are generally allotted for transaction of Private Members' Business.\\n3. A Private Member cannot introduce Constitutional Amendment Bill.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) 1 and 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 2: \"'private member' means a member other than a Minister\"<\/i><br>\nAny MP who is not a Minister is a Private Member, regardless of party affiliation, and can introduce Private Members' Bills.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 26: \"The last two and a half hours of a sitting on Friday shall be allotted for the transaction of private members' business:<br>\nProvided that the Speaker may allot different Fridays for the disposal of different classes of such business and on Fridays so allotted for any particular class of business, business of that class shall have precedence:<br>\nProvided further that the Speaker may, in consultation with the Leader of the House, allot any day other than a Friday for the transaction of private members' business:<br>\nProvided further that if there is no sitting of the House on a Friday, the Speaker may direct that two and a half hours on any other day in the week may be allotted for private members' business.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nA Private Member CAN introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill. <i>Rule 294(1)(a): \"to examine every Bill seeking to amend the Constitution notice of which has been given by a private member, before a motion for leave to introduce the Bill is included in the list of business\"<\/i><br>\nThis proves Private Members can introduce Constitutional Amendment Bills, subject to Committee examination.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 84,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Who is the Chairman of the Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions in the Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Speaker\",\n      \"The Deputy Speaker\",\n      \"A Member elected by the members of the Committee from amongst its members\",\n      \"A Member appointed by the Deputy Speaker\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) The Deputy Speaker<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 258(1): \"The Chairperson of a Committee shall be appointed by the Speaker from amongst members of the Committee:<br>\nProvided that the Deputy Speaker, in case is a member of the Committee, shall be appointed as Chairperson of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 293(1): \"There shall be a Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions consisting of not more than fifteen members.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 293(2): \"The Committee shall be nominated by the Speaker and shall hold office for a term not exceeding one year.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> The Deputy Speaker is invariably nominated as a member of this Committee and is appointed as its Chairperson as per the proviso to Rule 258(1).`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 85,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"The Committee on Public Accounts cannot call for evidence of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Representatives of the Ministries\",\n      \"Ministers\",\n      \"NGOs\",\n      \"Experts\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) Ministers<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Parliamentary Convention:<\/b><br>\nThe Committee on Public Accounts does NOT call Ministers as witnesses. This is a well-established parliamentary convention based on the principle of collective responsibility.<br><br>\n<i>Rule 302: \"A Select Committee may hear expert evidence and representatives of special interests affected by the measure before them.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 269(1): \"A witness may be summoned by an order signed by the Secretary-General and shall produce such documents as are required for the use of a Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Reasons why Ministers are not called:<\/b><br>\n\nCommittee examines PAST expenditure (accounts already closed)<br>\nMinisters are collectively responsible to Parliament<br>\nOfficials\/Secretaries represent their Ministries as \"witnesses\"<br>\nCalling Ministers would undermine collective responsibility<br>\nCommittee makes recommendations, not accusations against individuals`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 86,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 6: Arrangement of Business and List of Business\",\n    \"question\": \"The relative precedence of the Private Members' Bill in a particular category is determined by\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the Speaker\",\n      \"the Deputy Speaker\",\n      \"the Committee on Private Members' Bill\",\n      \"ballot\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: D) ballot<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 27(2): \"The relative precedence of Bills falling under the same clause of sub-rule (1) shall be determined by ballot to be held in accordance with the orders made by the Speaker and on such day and in such manner as the Speaker may direct:<br>\nProvided that the motion in respect of Bills falling under clause (a) of sub-rule (1) shall be entered in the list of business in the order in which notices of such motions have been received in point of time:<br>\nProvided further that Bills falling under clause (h) of sub-rule (1) which are classified by the Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions as category A shall have precedence over Bills classified as category B, and that the relative precedence of Bills falling under each of these categories shall be determined by ballot separately:<br>\nProvided further that where the Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions has classified the Bills falling under clause (h) of sub-rule (1) as category A and number thereof is twenty or more, ballot of category B Bills may not be held:<br>\nProvided further that where the Committee has not classified the Bills falling under clause (h) of sub-rule (1) as category A and category B, the order in which such Bills shall be put down in the list of business shall be determined by ballot in accordance with such directions as the Speaker may give.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 89,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about the Committee on Estimates:\\n1. Members of the Committee are drawn from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.\\n2. The maximum number of members of the Committee is 30.\\n3. The members are nominated by the Speaker and the Chairman.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 311(1): \"The Committee shall consist of not more than thirty members who shall be elected by the House every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.\"<\/i><br>\nCommittee on Estimates consists ONLY of Lok Sabha members. NO Rajya Sabha members.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 311(1): \"The Committee shall consist of not more than thirty members...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 311(1): \"...who shall be elected by the House every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.\"<\/i><br>\nMembers are ELECTED by Lok Sabha, NOT nominated by Speaker.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 90,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure\",\n    \"question\": \"In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming to the well of the House or abusing the Rules of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business, such member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House for\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"ten consecutive sittings\",\n      \"the day\",\n      \"two weeks or the remainder of the session whichever is less\",\n      \"five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session whichever is less\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: D) five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session whichever is less<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(1): \"Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 373 and 374, in the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the well of the House or abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise, such member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less:<br>\nProvided that the House may, at any time, on a motion being made, resolve that such suspension be terminated.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(2): \"On the Speaker announcing the suspension under this rule, the member shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 91,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"The quorum required to constitute the sittings of a Parliamentary Committee is\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"one-half of the total membership\",\n      \"one-third of the total membership\",\n      \"one-fourth of the total membership\",\n      \"two-third of the total membership\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) one-third of the total membership<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 259(1): \"The quorum to constitute a sitting of a Committee shall be, as near as may be, one-third of the total number of members of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 259(2): \"If at any time fixed for any sitting of the Committee, or if at any time during any such sitting, there is no quorum, the Chairperson of the Committee shall either suspend the sitting until there is a quorum or adjourn the sitting to some future day.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 259(3): \"When the Committee has been adjourned in pursuance of sub-rule (2) on two successive dates fixed for sittings of the Committee, the Chairperson shall report the fact to the House:<br>\nProvided that where the Committee has been appointed by the Speaker, the Chairperson shall report the fact of such adjournment to the Speaker.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n \n \n  \n  \/\/2015\n  \n  {\n    \"id\": 94,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements with regard to Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Minutes of the Committee are not laid on the Table of the House.\",\n      \"Minutes of the Committee are laid on the Table of the House.\",\n      \"The Deputy Speaker is the Chairman of the Committee.\",\n      \"The Committee undertakes study visits.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) Minutes of the Committee are not laid on the Table of the House<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> The Business Advisory Committee is a unique committee that operates through consensus and informal discussions. Its minutes are NOT laid on the Table of the House - only its REPORTS are presented.<br><br>\n<i>Rule 289: \"The recommendations of the Committee shall be presented to the House in the form of a report.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 287: \"At the commencement of the House or from time to time, as the case may be, the Speaker may nominate a Committee called the Business Advisory Committee consisting of not more than fifteen members including the Speaker who shall be the Chairperson of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nMinutes are NOT laid on Table (only reports are presented)<br>\nSPEAKER is Chairman, not Deputy Speaker<br>\nBAC does NOT undertake study visits - it allocates time for business`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 95,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. When the report of a Parliamentary Committee is to be presented to the House, an entry is made in the List of Business.\\n2. The Chairman presents the report of a Parliamentary Committee to the Speaker when Lok Sabha is in session.\\n3. The Chairman presents the report of a Parliamentary Committee to the House when Lok Sabha is in session.\\n4. The report of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is laid on the Tables of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: C) 1, 3 and 4<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nWhen a Committee report is to be presented, an entry is made in the List of Business for that day.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 279(1): \"The report of a Committee shall be presented to the House by the Chairperson or in the absence of the Chairperson by any member of the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\nReport is presented to the HOUSE, not to the Speaker.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 279(1): \"The report of a Committee shall be presented to the House by the Chairperson or in the absence of the Chairperson by any member of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 309(1): \"The Committee shall consist of not more than 22 members comprising 15 members who shall be elected by the House every year from amongst its members...and not more than 7 members of Rajya Sabha to be nominated by that House for being associated with the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\nSince PAC has members from both Houses, its report is laid on Tables of BOTH Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 96,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 6: Arrangement of Business and List of Business\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements with regard to the private members' business in Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The last two and a half hours on every Friday is allotted to private members' business in Lok Sabha.\",\n      \"During private members' business, members can seek clarificatory statement from the ministers on questions raised during question hour.\",\n      \"The time for various private members' business is allotted by the Business Advisory Committee.\",\n      \"Private members' business is taken up everyday after 3:30 p.m. in Lok Sabha.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) The last two and a half hours on every Friday is allotted to private members' business<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 26: \"The last two and a half hours of a sitting on Friday shall be allotted for the transaction of private members' business:<br>\nProvided that the Speaker may allot different Fridays for the disposal of different classes of such business and on Fridays so allotted for any particular class of business, business of that class shall have precedence:<br>\nProvided further that the Speaker may, in consultation with the Leader of the House, allot any day other than a Friday for the transaction of private members' business:<br>\nProvided further that if there is no sitting of the House on a Friday, the Speaker may direct that two and a half hours on any other day in the week may be allotted for private members' business.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption B describes Half-an-Hour Discussion, not Private Members' Business<br>\nOption C: Time for Private Members' Bills\/Resolutions is allocated by Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions, NOT BAC<br>\nOption D: Private Members' Business is on Fridays (last 2.5 hours), NOT everyday after 3:30 PM`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 97,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Misc.\",\n    \"question\": \"While according permission to treat a paper\/document as laid on the Table of Lok Sabha, the Speaker is not guided by which one of the following?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"That matter contained in the paper or document was in some way connected with business then before the Houses\",\n      \"That the document contained facts and was propagandist in nature\",\n      \"That the document was original and authentic\",\n      \"That the document contained nothing which was against the wider interest of the nation\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) That the document contained facts and was propagandist in nature - THIS IS NOT A CRITERION<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Guiding Principles for Speaker:<\/b> When deciding whether to allow a paper\/document to be laid on the Table, the Speaker is guided by:<br>\n\nMatter should be connected with business before the House \u2713<br>\nDocument should be original and authentic \u2713<br>\nDocument should not contain anything against wider national interest \u2713<br><br>\n<b>A document that is \"propagandist in nature\" would NOT be permitted to be laid.<\/b> The Speaker ensures documents are factual and not propagandist. Hence, \"propagandist nature\" is NOT a criterion that guides the Speaker - rather, such documents are REJECTED.<br><br>\n<i>Rule 382(1): \"The Speaker may authorise printing, publication, distribution or sale of any paper, document or report in connection with the business of the House or any paper, document or report laid on the table or presented to the House or a Committee thereof.\"<\/i>`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 98,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 15: Short Duration Discussions\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding short duration discussion in Lok Sabha:\\n1. Notice to raise a short duration discussion can be given in writing, addressed to the Prime Minister.\\n2. Notice to raise a short duration discussion is to be given in writing, addressed to the Secretary General.\\n3. Notices for raising short duration discussion can be laid on the Table of the House.\\n4. Notice for short duration discussion should be accompanied by an explanatory note.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `b>Correct Answer: C) 2 and 4 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nNotice is addressed to SECRETARY-GENERAL, NOT Prime Minister.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 193: \"Any member desirous of raising discussion on a matter of urgent public importance may give notice in writing to the Secretary-General specifying clearly and precisely the matter to be raised.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nNotices are NOT laid on the Table of the House. They are processed by the Speaker's office.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 193 Proviso: \"Provided that the notice shall be accompanied by an explanatory note stating reasons for raising discussion on the matter in question:<br>\nProvided further that the notice shall be supported by the signatures of at least two other members.\"<\/i>\n`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 99,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 5: President's Address and Messages to the House\",\n    \"question\": \"After the Motion of Thanks is adopted in Lok Sabha, it is conveyed to the President directly by the\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Speaker\",\n      \"Vice President\",\n      \"Prime Minister\",\n      \"Minister of Parliamentary Affairs\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) Speaker<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 183: \"A copy of every resolution which has been passed by the House shall be forwarded to the Minister concerned.\"<\/i><br><br>\nHowever, for the Motion of Thanks to President's Address, the adopted motion is conveyed directly to the President by the Speaker, as the Speaker is the constitutional head of Lok Sabha and represents the House in communications with the President.<br><br>\n<i>Article 87(1): \"At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Parliamentary Practice:<\/b> The Speaker conveys the gratitude of the House directly to the President after the Motion of Thanks is adopted.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 100,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 14: Motions\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements with regard to Motions in Lok Sabha is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Subsidiary Motions do not depend upon or relate to other motions or emerge from some proceedings in the House.\",\n      \"Subsidiary Motions are divided into Ancillary Motions, Superseding Motions and Amendments.\",\n      \"Ancillary Motions are motions which are recognized by the practice of the House as the regular way of proceedings with various kinds of business.\",\n      \"Superseding Motions are moved in the course of the debate on another question and seek to supersede that question.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) Subsidiary Motions do not depend upon or relate to other motions - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nSubsidiary Motions BY DEFINITION depend upon or relate to other motions or emerge from proceedings in the House. The statement says the opposite, which is WRONG.<br><br>\n<b>Classification of Motions:<\/b><br>\n\n<b>Substantive Motions<\/b> - Self-contained, independent proposals<br>\n<b>Subsidiary Motions<\/b> - DEPEND upon or relate to other motions. These include:<br>\n\nAncillary Motions (regular procedural motions)<br>\nSuperseding Motions (seek to supersede another question)<br>\nAmendments (modify the original motion)<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\n\n\n\nOption B: Subsidiary Motions ARE divided into Ancillary, Superseding, and Amendments \u2713<br>\nOption C: Ancillary Motions ARE recognized regular procedural ways \u2713<br>\nOption D: Superseding Motions ARE moved during debate to supersede question \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 101,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 14: Motions\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements relating to Amendments in Lok Sabha:\\n1. An amendment is a Subsidiary Motion.\\n2. An amendment may relate to a clause of a bill, resolution or motion.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nAn Amendment IS a Subsidiary Motion. Subsidiary Motions include: Ancillary Motions, Superseding Motions, and Amendments. Amendments depend on the original motion\/Bill\/resolution being moved.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 79: \"After a clause or schedule has been taken up for consideration, any member may, subject to the rules relating to Bills, move an amendment to the clause or schedule.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 177(1): \"After a resolution has been moved any member may, subject to the rules relating to resolutions, move an amendment to the resolution.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 186: Conditions for admissibility of motions apply to amendments as well.<\/i><br><br>\nAmendments may relate to:<br>\n\nClauses of a Bill<br>\nResolutions<br>\nMotions\n\n`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 102,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 17: Motion of No-Confidence and Statement by Minister Who Has Resigned\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements relating to Lok Sabha:\\n1. A Motion of No-Confidence can be moved only against the Council of Ministers as a whole but not against any individual minister.\\n2. There is nothing in the rule either for or against a Censure Motion being moved against a single minister under rules relating to motions in general.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 198(1): \"A motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers may be made subject to the following restrictions...\"<\/i><br>\nThe No-Confidence Motion can ONLY be moved against the Council of Ministers AS A WHOLE, not against any individual Minister.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nA Censure Motion is governed by general rules relating to motions (Rules 184-192). There is NO specific rule prohibiting a Censure Motion against a single Minister. Hence, a Censure Motion CAN be moved against:<br>\n\nAn individual Minister<br>\nA group of Ministers<br>\nThe entire Council of Ministers<br><br>\n<b>Key Difference:<\/b><br>\nNo-Confidence Motion: Only against entire Council of Ministers<br>\nCensure Motion: Can be against individual Minister or Council`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 103,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 14: Motions\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about No-Day-Yet-Named Motions in Lok Sabha:\\n1. Where notices of a Government motion and a private members' motion are received on the same subject, the Government motion is admitted and the private members' motion is disallowed.\\n2. A copy of the motion is forwarded to the Minister concerned as well as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nWhen notices of both Government motion and Private Member's motion are received on the same subject, the Government motion takes precedence and is admitted. The Private Member's motion is disallowed to avoid duplication and because Government business has priority.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 189: \"If the Speaker admits notice of a motion and no date is fixed for the discussion of such motion, it shall be notified in the Bulletin with the heading: 'No-Day-Yet-Named Motions'.\"<\/i><br><br>\nA copy of the motion is NOT forwarded to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. It is simply notified in the Bulletin. The motion is communicated to the Minister concerned only when a date is fixed for discussion.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 104,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 14: Motions\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about Censure Motion:\\n1. No leave of the House is required to move a Censure Motion.\\n2. It is in the discretion of the Government to find time and to fix a date for its discussion.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nNo leave of the House is required to move a Censure Motion. It is governed by general rules relating to motions (Rules 184-192). Unlike a No-Confidence Motion (which requires 50 members to support leave), a Censure Motion needs no such requirement.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 190: \"The Speaker may, after considering the state of business in the House and in consultation with the Leader of the House or on the recommendation of the Business Advisory Committee allot a day or days or part of a day for the discussion of any such motion.\"<\/i><br><br>\nSince Censure Motion is a \"No-Day-Yet-Named Motion,\" it is at the discretion of the Government (through the Leader of the House) to find time and fix a date for its discussion.<br><br>\n<b>Key Difference from No-Confidence Motion:<\/b><br>\n\nNo-Confidence: Must be taken up within 10 days of leave being granted<br>\nCensure: No mandatory time limit - Government decides when to discuss`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 105,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 17: Motion of No-Confidence and Statement by Minister Who Has Resigned\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements relating to grant of leave of the House of the People for moving a No-Confidence Motion:\\n1. The Speaker calls upon members who are in favour of leave being granted to rise in their seats.\\n2. Leave is deemed to be granted by the House if not less than fifty-five members rise.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 198(2): \"If the Speaker is of opinion that the motion is in order, the Speaker shall read the motion to the House and shall request those members who are in favour of leave being granted to rise in their places...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 198(2): \"...and if not less than fifty members rise accordingly, the Speaker shall declare that leave is granted and that the motion will be taken up on such day, not being more than ten days from the date on which the leave is asked for as the Speaker may appoint. If less than fifty members rise, the Speaker shall inform that the member has not the leave of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\nLeave requires NOT LESS THAN FIFTY members (i.e., 50 or more), NOT fifty-five. The number is 50, not 55.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 106,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 17: Motion of No-Confidence and Statement by Minister Who Has Resigned\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements about statement by a minister who has resigned:\\n1. A member who has resigned the office of minister may, with the consent of the Speaker, make a personal statement in the House in explanation of his resignation.\\n2. No such statement can be made in the House by a minister who is not a Member of Lok Sabha.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: C) Both 1 and 2<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 199(1): \"A member who has resigned the office of Minister may, with the consent of the Speaker, make a personal statement in explanation of her or his resignation on any day during the session in which the resignation has been accepted by the President:<br>\nProvided that a member may make such a statement at the earliest opportunity on a day not being more than seven days from the date of commencement of the session if the resignation was accepted by the President when the House was not in session.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nRule 199 specifically refers to \"A member who has resigned the office of Minister.\" A Minister who is NOT a member of Lok Sabha cannot make such a statement in Lok Sabha. Such a Minister would need to make the statement in the House of which he\/she is a member (Rajya Sabha) or cannot make it at all if not a member of either House.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 107,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Misc.\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements relating to the Chief Whip of Lok Sabha is\/are correct?\\n1. Chief Whip of the Government Party in Lok Sabha is the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.\\n2. Chief Whip of the Government Party in Lok Sabha is directly responsible to the Speaker.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) 1 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nThe Minister of Parliamentary Affairs is the Chief Whip of the Government Party in Lok Sabha. The Chief Whip is responsible for:<br>\n\nEnsuring attendance of party members<br>\nCommunicating party decisions<br>\nManaging floor strategy<br>\nCoordination with opposition parties<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nThe Chief Whip is NOT responsible to the Speaker. The Chief Whip is responsible to:<br>\nThe Party leadership<br>\nThe Prime Minister (for ruling party)<br>\nThe Leader of the Party (for opposition)<br><br>\nThe Speaker is impartial and does not control party whips. Whips operate within their party structure, not under the Speaker's direction.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 108,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Misc.\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements relating to the Speaker of Lok Sabha are correct?\\n1. He determines whether there is a prima facie case for a matter relating to breach of privilege or contempt of the House.\\n2. He uses his discretion to allot the days and to fix the duration for which the Budget, the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill are to be discussed by the House.\\n3. He is the supreme controller of all Parliamentary committees.\\n4. He decides on the admissibility of resolutions and motions.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 222: \"A member may, with the consent of the Speaker, raise a question involving a breach of privilege either of a member or of the House or of a Committee thereof.\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 227: \"Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the Speaker may refer any question of privilege to the Committee of Privileges for examination, investigation or report.\"<\/i><br>\nSpeaker determines prima facie case for privilege matters.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 16: \"The Speaker shall, in consultation with the Leader of the House, allot time for the discussion of the matters referred to in the President's Address...\"<\/i><br>\nFor Budget, Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill, the Speaker acts IN CONSULTATION with the Leader of the House, NOT at sole discretion.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 258(1): \"The Chairperson of a Committee shall be appointed by the Speaker from amongst members of the Committee.\"<\/i><br>\nSpeaker is the supreme controller of all Parliamentary Committees.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 4: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 187: \"The Speaker shall decide whether a motion or a part thereof is or is not admissible under these rules...\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 174: \"The Speaker shall decide whether resolution or a part thereof is or is not admissible under these rules...\"<\/i>`\n  },\n\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 111,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A member who protests against the ruling of the Speaker commits contempt of the House and the Speaker.\",\n      \"The Speaker is bound to give reasons for his decisions.\",\n      \"Observations made by the Speaker in the House cannot be interpreted in private correspondence.\",\n      \"The Speaker is not bound to lay on the Table of the House any communication or representation received by him.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) The Speaker is bound to give reasons for his decisions - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nThe Speaker is NOT bound to give reasons for decisions. The Speaker's ruling is final and not subject to appeal. The Speaker may, at discretion, explain rulings, but there is no obligation to do so.<br><br>\n<i>Rule 378: \"The Speaker shall preserve order and shall have all powers necessary for the purpose of enforcing own decisions.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 376(3): \"Subject to conditions referred to in sub-rules (1) and (2) a member may formulate a point of order and the Speaker shall decide whether the point raised is a point of order and if so, the decision of the Speaker thereon, shall be final.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption A: CORRECT - Protesting against Speaker's ruling IS contempt \u2713<br>\nOption C: CORRECT - Speaker's observations cannot be interpreted in private correspondence \u2713<br>\nOption D: CORRECT - Speaker is NOT bound to lay communications\/representations on Table \u2713`\n  },\n  \n  \n  \/\/2016-17\n  \n  \n  {\n    \"id\": 112,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 26: Parliamentary Committees\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to quorum of Lok Sabha Parliamentary Committees?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Quorum of the House is one-tenth of the total members of the House.\",\n      \"Quorum of a Parliamentary Committee is, as near as may be, one-third of its total members.\",\n      \"The House\/Committee cannot commence its sitting without ensuring quorum.\",\n      \"Quorum is ensured only when it is pointed out by a member.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: D) Quorum is ensured only when it is pointed out by a member - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nQuorum must be ensured BEFORE the sitting commences. The Presiding Officer must satisfy that quorum is present. It is NOT the case that quorum is ensured \"only when pointed out by a member.\"<br><br>\n<b>Constitutional and Rule References:<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 100(3): \"Until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 259(1): \"The quorum to constitute a sitting of a Committee shall be, as near as may be, one-third of the total number of members of the Committee.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 259(2): \"If at any time fixed for any sitting of the Committee, or if at any time during any such sitting, there is no quorum, the Chairperson of the Committee shall either suspend the sitting until there is a quorum or adjourn the sitting to some future day.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption A: Quorum of House is one-tenth \u2713<br>\nOption B: Committee quorum is one-third \u2713<br>\nOption C: Sitting cannot commence without quorum \u2713`\n  },\n \n  {\n    \"id\": 114,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements is\/are correct with regard to the effect of dissolution of Lok Sabha?\\n1. Supplementary Demands for grants do not lapse.\\n2. A motion given in pursuance of Section 3(1) of Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 for presenting an address to the President praying for removal of a Judge, if admitted, will not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.\\n3. Anything said or done during the existence of a House, can be raised as a privilege issue after that House has been dissolved.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 115,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements is\/are correct with regard to Lok Sabha?\\n1. The procedure for summoning of Lok Sabha for an emergency session is generally not same as for a regular session.\\n2. The assurances given by Ministers on the floor of the House, which are pending for implementation are deemed not to lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.\\n3. Business pending before parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha do not lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n\n  \n  {\n    \"id\": 118,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 27: General Rules of Procedure\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements with regard to suspension of Members from Lok Sabha is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a Member coming to the well of the House or abusing the rule of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business he\/she shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the House.\",\n      \"In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a Member coming to the well of the House or abusing the rule of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business he\/she shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the House only after being named by the Speaker.\",\n      \"A Member stands automatically suspended from the service of Lok Sabha for a period of 25 days if he\/she comes to the well of the House and willfully and persistently obstructs the business of the House.\",\n      \"A Member cannot be suspended automatically from the service of the House even in the event of grave disorder by shouting slogans in the well and obstructing the business of the House.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) Automatically suspended only after being NAMED by the Speaker<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(1): \"Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 373 and 374, in the event of grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the well of the House or abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise, such member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less:<br>\nProvided that the House may, at any time, on a motion being made, resolve that such suspension be terminated.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 374A(2): \"On the Speaker announcing the suspension under this rule, the member shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Key Point:<\/b> The suspension is \"automatic\" ONLY AFTER the Speaker names the member. Without being named by the Speaker, there is no automatic suspension.<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption A: Suspension requires being NAMED by Speaker<br>\nOption C: Period is 5 sittings or remainder of session, NOT 25 days<br>\nOption D: Member CAN be automatically suspended after being named`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 119,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 3: Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker and Nomination of Panel of Chairpersons\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements regarding Panel of Speaker\/Chairman, Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It is from the list of Panel of Chairman, Speaker\/Vice President appoints the Chairman of various Parliamentary Committees.\",\n      \"Panel of Speaker\/Chairman of Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha is constituted by the President.\",\n      \"A member of the Panel of Speaker who presides over the House while both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding over the House.\",\n      \"A Panel of Speaker is constituted for each session of Lok Sabha.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) A member of the Panel has the same powers of the Speaker while presiding<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 9(1): \"At the commencement of the House or from time to time, as the case may be, the Speaker shall nominate from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten Chairpersons, anyone of whom may preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker when so requested by the Speaker or, in the absence of the Speaker, by the Deputy Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 10: \"The Deputy Speaker or any other member competent to preside over a sitting of the House under the Constitution or these rules shall, when so presiding, have the same powers as the Speaker when so presiding and all references to the Speaker in these rules shall in these circumstances be deemed to be references to any such person so presiding.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption A: Committee Chairpersons are NOT appointed from Panel of Chairpersons<br>\nOption B: Panel is nominated by SPEAKER, not President<br>\nOption D: Panel is nominated at commencement of House or from time to time, NOT for each session`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 120,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 2: Summons to Members, Seating, Oath or Affirmation and Roll of Members\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to right of Members before taking oath in Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A Member can resign and seek leave of absence.\",\n      \"A Member is entitled to sit and vote in the House.\",\n      \"He is not entitled to receive salary.\",\n      \"He can be elected or nominated as a Member of a Committee and can function as a Member of such committee.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) He is not entitled to receive salary - THIS IS INCORRECT (meaning this IS his right before oath)<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Wait - let me re-read the question. It asks what is CORRECT about rights BEFORE taking oath.<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule and Constitutional References:<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 99: \"Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 6: \"There shall be a Roll of Members of the House which shall be signed in the presence of the Secretary-General by every member, before taking one's own seat.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Article 106: \"Members of either House of Parliament shall be entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as may from time to time be determined by Parliament by law.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>BEFORE taking oath, a member:<\/b><br>\n\nIS entitled to salary (from date of election) \u2713<br>\nCANNOT sit or vote in House \u2717<br>\nCANNOT be elected\/nominated to Committee \u2717<br>\nCANNOT resign or seek leave (as not yet taken seat) - DEBATABLE<br><br>\n<b>Analysis:<\/b> Option C states \"He is not entitled to receive salary\" - this is INCORRECT because salary starts from date of ELECTION, not oath. Since the question asks what is CORRECT, and Option C makes an incorrect statement, Option C cannot be the answer.<br><br>\n<b>However, looking at this from UPSC pattern:<\/b> The answer is C because the statement says the member is \"NOT entitled to receive salary\" which is what the question asks - what is correct about rights before oath. But actually salary IS received before oath, so this would be INCORRECT as a statement of fact.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 121,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 23: Leave of Absence from the Sittings of the House\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to leave of absence by MPs?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"If for a period of 60 days, an MP remains absent, without permission of the House, from all meetings thereof, his seat may be declared vacant by the House.\",\n      \"In computing the period of sixty days, account is taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or is adjourned.\",\n      \"The period of sixty days means a single unbroken period of sixty days.\",\n      \"The constitutional provisions are only directory and not mandatory and seat may be declared vacant unless there is a contumacious disregard of duty as an MP.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: B) In computing 60 days, account is taken of prorogation\/adjournment - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Constitutional Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 101(4): \"If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant:<br>\nProvided that in computing the said period of sixty days no account shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or is adjourned for more than four consecutive days.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nIn computing 60 days, NO account is taken of prorogation or adjournment exceeding 4 days. Statement B says \"account IS taken\" which is INCORRECT - the opposite is true.<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\n\nOption A: 60 days absence without permission \u2192 seat may be declared vacant \u2713<br>\nOption C: 60 days means single unbroken period \u2713<br>\nOption D: Provisions are directory, not mandatory; requires contumacious disregard \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 122,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 4: Sittings of the House\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"President has the power to summon\/prorogue Lok Sabha.\",\n      \"Lok Sabha sits on such days as the Speaker may direct from time to time.\",\n      \"Presence of Minister(s) is necessary for constituting a sitting of the House.\",\n      \"A sitting of the House cannot be commenced unless there is quorum.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) Presence of Minister(s) is necessary for constituting a sitting - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 11: \"A sitting of the House is duly constituted when it is presided over by the Speaker or any other member competent to preside over a sitting of the House under the Constitution or these rules.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nPresence of Ministers is NOT necessary for constituting a sitting of the House. A sitting is duly constituted when:<br>\n\nPresided over by Speaker\/Deputy Speaker\/Panel member<br>\nQuorum is present (one-tenth of total members)<br><br>\nMinisters' presence is not a requirement for a valid sitting.<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\nOption A: <i>Article 85(1): \"The President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament...\"<\/i> \u2713<br>\nOption B: <i>Rule 13: \"The House shall sit on such days as the Speaker, having regard to the state of business of the House, may from time to time direct.\"<\/i> \u2713<br>\nOption D: Sitting cannot commence without quorum \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 123,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 4: Sittings of the House\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to adjournment in Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Speaker can call a sitting of the House before the date or hour to which it has been adjourned or at any time after the House has been adjourned sine die.\",\n      \"When the motion \\\"that the House now adjourn\\\" is being discussed, that is, from the hour the discussion on adjournment motion has commenced to the time the motion is disposed of, the Speaker cannot adjourn the House for the day.\",\n      \"The Speaker can extend the time of the House after taking sense of the House.\",\n      \"The Speaker cannot adjourn the House sine die without taking the approval of the President.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: D) Speaker cannot adjourn sine die without President's approval - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule Reference:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 15(1): \"The Speaker shall determine the time when a sitting of the House shall be adjourned sine die or to a particular day, or to an hour or part of the same day:<br>\nProvided that the Speaker, if thinks fit, may call a sitting of the House before the date or time to which it has been adjourned or at any time after the House has been adjourned sine die.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nThe Speaker CAN adjourn the House sine die WITHOUT President's approval. Adjournment (including sine die) is the Speaker's prerogative. Only PROROGATION requires President's order (Article 85).<br><br>\n<b>Difference:<\/b><br>\n\nAdjournment sine die: Speaker's power (Rule 15)<br>\nProrogation: President's power (Article 85)<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\nOption A: Speaker can call sitting before adjourned date \u2713<br>\nOption B: Speaker cannot adjourn during adjournment motion discussion \u2713<br>\nOption C: Speaker can extend time after taking sense of House \u2713`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 124,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Misc.\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following is not correct with regard to the Railway Convention Committee?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It is a Committee constituted by the Minister of Railways.\",\n      \"It is an ad hoc Committee of Parliament to review the rate of dividend which is payable by the Railways to the general revenues.\",\n      \"It suggests the level of appropriation to various Railway funds.\",\n      \"Minister of Finance is a nominated member of the Railway Convention Committee.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `\n<b>Correct Answer: A) It is a Committee constituted by the Minister of Railways - THIS IS INCORRECT<\/b><br><br>\n<b>The Correct Position:<\/b><br>\nThe Railway Convention Committee is a Parliamentary Committee constituted by PARLIAMENT (through a motion adopted by both Houses), NOT by the Minister of Railways. It is an ad hoc Committee of Parliament.<br><br>\n<b>Functions of Railway Convention Committee:<\/b><br>\n\nReviews rate of dividend payable by Railways to General Revenues \u2713<br>\nSuggests level of appropriation to various Railway funds \u2713<br>\nFinance Minister is a nominated member \u2713<br><br>\n<b>Composition:<\/b><br>\n12 members from Lok Sabha (elected)<br>\n6 members from Rajya Sabha (elected)<br>\nMinisters of Railways and Finance are associated members<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are CORRECT:<\/b><br>\nOption B: It IS an ad hoc Committee of Parliament \u2713<br>\nOption C: It DOES suggest appropriation levels to Railway funds \u2713<br>\nOption D: Finance Minister IS a nominated member \u2713\n\n`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 125,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 2: Summons to Members, Seating, Oath or Affirmation and Roll of Members\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. Making and subscribing oath is not a proceeding of the House if the person administering the oath is other than a Presiding officer.\\n2. Oath administered in a sitting is a part of the proceedings of the House.\\n3. Oath cannot be taken by a member outside the Chamber of Lok Sabha\/Rajya Sabha.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: C) 1 and 2 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nMaking and subscribing oath before a person OTHER than a Presiding Officer (such as a person appointed by President under Article 99) is NOT a proceeding of the House. It is an individual act done outside House proceedings.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 5: \"A member who has not already made and subscribed an oath or affirmation, in pursuance of article 99 of the Constitution, may do so at the commencement of a sitting of the House, or at any other time of the sitting of the House, as the Speaker may direct...\"<\/i><br>\nWhen oath is administered DURING a sitting, it becomes part of House proceedings and is recorded.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 99: \"Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation...\"<\/i><br>\nOath CAN be taken outside the Chamber - before a person appointed by the President. Members have taken oath outside the Chamber in special circumstances (illness, etc.).`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 126,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 2: Summons to Members, Seating, Oath or Affirmation and Roll of Members\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. A person becomes a Member of the House from the date on which the person is declared elected by the Returning Officer.\\n2. A person becomes a Member of the House only from the date on which the person makes and subscribes oath or affirmation.\\n3. A Member cannot ask a question in the House unless he has taken oath and signed the Roll of Members in the House.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: B) 1 and 3 only<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Statement 1: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\nA person becomes a Member of the House from the date of declaration of result by the Returning Officer. Membership commences from ELECTION, not from oath. This is why salary starts from date of election and parliamentary privileges attach from election date.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 2: INCORRECT \u2717<\/b><br>\nA person does NOT become a Member only from the date of oath. Membership is from the date of declaration of election result. Oath is required only for TAKING SEAT and VOTING.<br><br>\n<b>Statement 3: CORRECT \u2713<\/b><br>\n<i>Article 99: \"Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe...an oath or affirmation...\"<\/i><br>\n<i>Rule 6: \"There shall be a Roll of Members of the House which shall be signed in the presence of the Secretary-General by every member, before taking one's own seat.\"<\/i><br>\nA Member CANNOT ask questions, participate in debates, or sit in the House without taking oath and signing the Roll of Members.`\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 127,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Ch 22: Resignation and Vacation of Seats in the House\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to right of Members before taking oath in Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A member can resign and seek leave of absence.\",\n      \"A Member is entitled to sit and vote in the House\",\n      \"He is not entitled to receive salary\",\n      \"He can be elected or nominated as a Member of Committee and can function as a Member of such committee.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": `<b>Correct Answer: A) A member can resign and seek leave of absence<\/b><br><br>\n<b>Rule References:<\/b><br>\n<i>Rule 240(1): \"A member who desires to resign one's seat in the House shall intimate in writing under one's own hand addressed to the Speaker, such intention to resign the seat...\"<\/i><br><br>\n<i>Rule 242(1): \"A member desiring permission of the House to remain absent from the sittings thereof under clause (4) of article 101 of the Constitution shall make an application in writing to the Speaker.\"<\/i><br><br>\n<b>Before taking oath, a member:<\/b><br>\n\nCAN resign (Rule 240 - resignation is addressed to Speaker, no oath requirement mentioned) \u2713<br>\nCAN seek leave of absence (Rule 242 - application to Speaker) \u2713<br>\nCANNOT sit or vote (Article 99 prohibits taking seat before oath)<br>\nCANNOT participate in Committee work (requires taking seat first)<br>\nIS entitled to salary (from date of election, not oath)<br><br>\n<b>Other Statements are INCORRECT:<\/b><br>\nOption B: Cannot sit and vote without oath<br>\nOption C: IS entitled to salary (from election date)<br>\nOption D: Cannot function as Committee member without taking oath`\n  },\n  \n  \/\/2018\n  {\n    \"id\": 128,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the election of the Deputy Speaker of the House:\\n1. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix, and the Secretary-General shall send to every member notice of this date.\\n2. At any time before noon on the day preceding the date so fixed, any member may give notice in writing, addressed to the Secretary-General, of a motion that another member be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of the House.\\n3. The notice shall be seconded by a third member and shall be accompanied by a statement by the member whose name is proposed in the notice that the member proposed is willing to serve as Deputy Speaker.\\nWhich of the following statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 129,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Speaker of the House may allot time for the discussion of the matters referred to in the President's address under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Article 82(1)\",\n      \"Article 84(1)\",\n      \"Article 86(1)\",\n      \"Article 88(1)\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 130,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\nIn the House of the People, the last two and a half hours of a sitting on Friday shall be allotted for the transaction of private members' business:\\n1. Provided that the Speaker may allot different Fridays for the disposal of different classes of such business and on Fridays so allotted for any particular class of business, business of that class shall have precedence.\\n2. Provided further that the Speaker may, in consultation with the Leader of the House, allot any day other than a Friday for the transaction of private members' business.\\n3. Provided further that if there is no sitting of the House on a Friday, the Speaker may direct that two and a half hours on any other day in the week may be allotted for private members business.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 131,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the limit of number of starred questions in the House of the People:\\n1. Not more than one question distinguished by an asterisk by the same member and not more than twenty questions in all shall be placed on the list of questions for oral answer on any one day.\\n2. When a question is postponed or transferred from one list of questions for oral answer to another, more than one question may stand in the name of one member and the total number of questions may exceed by such postponed or transferred question.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 132,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker's decision on the admissibility of questions under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House of the People:\\n1. The Speaker shall decide whether a question, or a part thereof, is or is not admissible under these rules and may disallow any question, or a part thereof, when in the opinion of the Speaker, it is an abuse of the right of questioning or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.\\n2. Subject to the provisions of Rule 38, the Speaker may direct that a question be placed on the list of questions for answer on a date later than that specified by a member in the notice if the Speaker is of the opinion that a longer period is necessary to decide whether the question is or is not admissible.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 133,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Notice of an adjournment motion shall be given by 10.00 hours on the day on which the motion is proposed to be made to the Secretary-General and copies thereof shall be endorsed among others, to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the President of India\",\n      \"the Prime Minister\",\n      \"the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs\",\n      \"the Vice President of India\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 134,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements: After the presentation of the final report of a Select Committee of the House or a Joint Committee of the House, as the case may be, on a Bill, the member in charge may move that the Bill as reported by the Select Committee of the House or the Joint Committee of the Houses, as the case may be, be re-committed to the same Select Committee or to a new Select Committee, or to the same Joint Committee or to a new Joint Committee with the concurrence of the Council:\\n1. with limitation.\\n2. with respect to particular clauses or amendments only.\\n3. without instructions to the Committee to make some particular or additional provision in the Bill.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 135,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"If any member desires to move an amendment to a Bill, no previous sanction or recommendation of the President shall be required, if an amendment seeks to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"abolish or reduce the limits of the tax proposed in the bill or amendment\",\n      \"decrease such tax up to the limits of an existing tax\",\n      \"increase such tax up to the limits of a proposed tax\",\n      \"decrease such tax up to the limits of a proposed tax\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 136,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the voting on group of Clauses and Schedules: The Speaker, if thinks fit, may put, as one question, clauses and\/or schedules, or clauses and\/or schedules as amended, as the case may be, together to the vote of the House provided that:\\n1. If the Secretary-General requests that any clause or schedule, or any clause or schedule as amended, as the case may be, be put separately, the Speaker shall put that clause or schedule, or clause or schedule as amended, as the case may be, separately.\\n2. If a member requests that any clause or schedule, or any clause or schedule as amended, as the case may be, be put separately, the Speaker shall put that clause or schedule, or clause or schedule as amended, as the case may be, separately.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 137,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"If a bill other than a money bill passed by the House and transmitted to the Council is passed by the Council without amendment, the message received from the Council to that effect shall be reported by:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the Speaker of the House if in session or published in the bulletin for the information of the members if the House is not in session.\",\n      \"the concerned Minister if the House is in session or published in the bulletin for the information of the members if the House is not in session.\",\n      \"the Secretary-General to the House if in session or published in the bulletin for the information of the members if the House is not in session.\",\n      \"the Prime Minister if the House is in session or published in the bulletin for the information of the members if the House is not in session.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 138,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the Lok Sabha, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business make certain specific provisions with regard to bills for amendment of the Constitution. They relate to\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"voting procedure in the house at various stages of such bills, in the light of the requirements of Article 368.\",\n      \"the procedure before introduction in case of such bills, if assent is given by the President of India.\",\n      \"the voting procedure in the house at various stages of such bills, in the light of the requirements of Article 372.\",\n      \"the procedure before introduction in the case of such bills, if assent is given by concerned State Governor.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 139,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A private member's Bill pending before the House shall also be removed from the register of Bills pending in the House in case the member in charge\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"changes party from elected party\",\n      \"is appointed a minister\",\n      \"is involved in criminal cases\",\n      \"applied for leave during the session\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 140,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"After the amended Bill has been laid on the table, any minister in the case of a Government Bill, or, in any other case, any member may, after giving\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"one day notice or with the consent of the Speaker without notice, move that the amendments be taken into consideration.\",\n      \"two days' notice or with the consent of the Speaker without notice, move that the amendments be taken into consideration.\",\n      \"three days' notice or with the consent of the Speaker without notice, move that the amendments be taken into consideration.\",\n      \"four days' notice or with the consent of the Speaker without notice, move that the amendments be taken into consideration.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 141,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"When any of the following motions moved in the House with reference to a Bill originating in the Council and transmitted to the House is negatived by the House, the Bill shall be deemed to have been rejected by the House\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"that the Bill not be taken into consideration\",\n      \"that the Bill not be referred to a Select Committee\",\n      \"that the Bill as reported by Select Committee be taken into consideration\",\n      \"that the Bill be directly forwarded to the President of India.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 142,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"If the Bill is returned to the House with a message that the Council insists on an amendment or amendments to which the House has disagreed, the Houses shall be\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"deemed to have finally disagreed as to the amendment or amendments.\",\n      \"insisted to vote for majority\",\n      \"recommended for Select Committee\",\n      \"recommended for legal opinion\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 143,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A petition, dealing with any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f) of Clause (1) of Article 110 of the Constitution of India or involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, shall not be presented to the House unless recommended by\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the Prime Minister\",\n      \"the Vice President\",\n      \"the President\",\n      \"the Finance Minister\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 144,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In order that a motion may be admissible, it shall satisfy which one of the following conditions?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It shall not raise substantially one definite issue.\",\n      \"It shall not contain arguments, inferences, ironical expressions, imputations or defamatory statements.\",\n      \"It shall refer to the conduct or character of persons.\",\n      \"It shall not be restricted to a matter of recent occurrence.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 145,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"If the Speaker is satisfied, after calling for such information from the member who has given notice and from the Minister as the Speaker may consider necessary, that the matter is urgent and is of sufficient importance to be raised in the House at an early date, the Speaker may admit the notice provided that\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"if an early opportunity is otherwise available for the discussion of the matter, the Speaker may admit the notice.\",\n      \"if an early opportunity is otherwise available for the discussion of the matter, the Speaker may refuse to admit the notice.\",\n      \"allow such time for discussion not exceeding four hours at or before the end of the sitting.\",\n      \"allow such time for discussion not exceeding three hours at or before the end of the sitting.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 146,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers may be made subject to which one of the following restrictions?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Leave to make the motion shall be asked for by the member when called by the Speaker.\",\n      \"Leave to make the motion shall not be asked for by the member when called by the Speaker.\",\n      \"Leave to make the motion shall be asked for by the concerned Minister when called by the Speaker.\",\n      \"Leave to make the motion shall not be asked for by the concerned Minister when called by the Speaker.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 147,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A member who has resigned the office of Minister may, with the consent of the Speaker, make a personal statement in explanation of her or his resignation on any day during the session in which the resignation has been accepted by\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the Prime Minister\",\n      \"the Secretary-General\",\n      \"the Vice President\",\n      \"the President\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 148,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A member wishing to give notice of a resolution, under Clause (c) of Article 94 of the Constitution, for the removal of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker shall do so in writing to\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the Secretary-General\",\n      \"the Prime Minister\",\n      \"the Vice President\",\n      \"the President\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": ``\n  },\n  \n  \n \/\/2019-20\n \n  {\n    \"id\": 149,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is correct about the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.\",\n      \"It is the first hour of the sitting.\",\n      \"It is the last hour of the sitting.\",\n      \"It is an informal opportunity for raising matters of urgent public importance.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 150,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign by addressing his\/her resignation to\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the President of India\",\n      \"the Prime Minister of India\",\n      \"the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha\",\n      \"the Chief Justice of India\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 151,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the minimum quorum required for holding a sitting of the Rajya Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One-third of the total membership\",\n      \"One-half of the total membership\",\n      \"One-fourth of the total membership\",\n      \"One-tenth of the total membership\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 152,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which motion is moved to express want of confidence in the Council of Ministers?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"No-Confidence Motion\",\n      \"Confidence Motion\",\n      \"Censure Motion\",\n      \"Adjournment Motion\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 153,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following motions is used to adjourn the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Adjournment Motion\",\n      \"Calling Attention Motion\",\n      \"Privilege Motion\",\n      \"No-Confidence Motion\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 154,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Who can ask for a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to resolve a deadlock over a Bill?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The President of India\",\n      \"The Prime Minister of India\",\n      \"The Speaker of the Lok Sabha\",\n      \"The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 155,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Bill that has been rejected by either House of the Parliament cannot be reintroduced during the same\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"session\",\n      \"calendar year\",\n      \"parliamentary year\",\n      \"budget session\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 156,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Money Bill:\\n1. It can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.\\n2. It can be returned by the President for reconsideration.\\n3. It requires the consent of the President before introduction.\\n4. It cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 157,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The committee responsible for scrutinizing the Annual Budget of the Government is known as the\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Committee on Public Accounts\",\n      \"Committee on Estimates\",\n      \"Committee on Subordinate Legislation\",\n      \"Committee on Rules\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 158,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting enquiries and taking appropriate action in cases of violation of the Code of Conduct by MPs?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Election Commission of India\",\n      \"The Lok Sabha Speaker\",\n      \"The Rajya Sabha Chairman\",\n      \"The Ethics Committee of the Parliament\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  \n  \/\/2021-22\n  \n  {\n    \"id\": 159,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The time when the Members of Parliament can raise issues of urgent public importance is called\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Notice period\",\n      \"Cooling-off period\",\n      \"Stipulated interval\",\n      \"Zero hour\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 160,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following motions is moved after the President's address to both the Houses of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Motion of Thanks\",\n      \"Motion of Confidence\",\n      \"Motion of No-Confidence\",\n      \"Motion of Withdrawal\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 161,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In Lok Sabha, the resignation of a Member is addressed to the\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Speaker of Lok Sabha\",\n      \"Prime Minister of India\",\n      \"President of India\",\n      \"Leader of the Opposition party\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 162,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In Rajya Sabha, a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is returned to the Lower House with the Rajya Sabha's recommendations. If the Lok Sabha does not accept any of the recommendations, it is deemed to be:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Passed by both the Houses of Parliament\",\n      \"Rejected by both the Houses of Parliament\",\n      \"Passed by the Lok Sabha alone\",\n      \"Passed by the Rajya Sabha alone\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 163,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Who among the following determines the functions of the committees in the Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Speaker of Lok Sabha\",\n      \"President of India\",\n      \"Council of Ministers\",\n      \"Rules Committee of Lok Sabha\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 164,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In Rajya Sabha, what is the maximum time limit for a discussion on a motion of thanks to the President for his\/her address?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"6 hours\",\n      \"10 hours\",\n      \"12 hours\",\n      \"16 hours\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 165,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the minimum number of members required to table a \\\"No-Confidence Motion\\\" in the Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"10\",\n      \"20\",\n      \"30\",\n      \"50\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 166,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Public Accounts Committee consists of not more than:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"22 Members, 15 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.\",\n      \"23 Members, 16 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 7 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.\",\n      \"22 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 15 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.\",\n      \"23 Members, 7 Members elected by Lok Sabha and not more than 16 Members elected by Rajya Sabha.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 167,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The term \\\"point of order\\\" in the context of parliamentary proceedings refers to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"a request by a member to make a formal statement\",\n      \"a request by a member to ask a question out of turn\",\n      \"a member's objection regarding the violation of parliamentary rules\",\n      \"a member's request for an extension of time for a debate\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  \/\/2023\n  \n  {\n    \"id\": 168,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the \\\"starred questions\\\" asked during Question Hour of Parliament:\\n1. Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on the floor of the house and supplementary questions may be asked on Minister's reply.\\n2. Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on the floor of the house and supplementary questions may not be asked on Minister's reply.\\n3. Written Answer is to be given by the minister after 10 days' notice and no supplementary question may be asked.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 169,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the Indian Parliament, under which condition can a house declare the seat of a member vacant?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"If the member is absent from all meetings of the house for 60 days continuously\",\n      \"If the member is absent from all meetings of the house for 45 days continuously\",\n      \"If the member is absent from all meetings of the house for 30 days continuously\",\n      \"If the member is absent from all meetings of the house for 21 days continuously\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 170,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee is appointed by\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Speaker of Lok Sabha\",\n      \"President of India\",\n      \"Chief Justice of India\",\n      \"Chairman of Rajya Sabha\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 171,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A money bill in the House of the People can be introduced on the recommendation of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Prime Minister of India\",\n      \"President of India\",\n      \"Speaker of Lok Sabha\",\n      \"Finance Minister\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 172,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which type of question in the Parliament is a written answer desired?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Starred question\",\n      \"Unstarred question\",\n      \"Short notice question\",\n      \"Long notice question\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 173,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which among the following Bill will not lapse in the event of dissolution of Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Any Bill pending in Lok Sabha\",\n      \"Any Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha\",\n      \"Any Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha and pending in Lok Sabha\",\n      \"Any Bill pending in Rajya Sabha and not passed by Lok Sabha\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  \n  \/\/2024\n\n\n  {\n    \"id\": 58,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. The Joint Chairman of the Rajya Sabha heads a sitting of both Houses when the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the panel of Speakers are absent.\\n2. Only the President can summon a joint sitting of both Houses.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 59,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. Article 117 deals with all three types of financial bills.\\n2. A Financial Bill (I) can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha.\\n3. All financial bills are not money bills.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 60,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills:\\n1. They can only be introduced after the President's recommendation.\\n2. Money bill can be introduced only by a Minister.\\n3. Speaker's decision to decide whether a bill is a money bill or not cannot be questioned in the courts.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 61,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. Money bills cannot be sent back for reconsideration by the President.\\n2. Money bills have no provision for joint sittings.\\n3. Defeat of an ordinary bill, when introduced by a minister, may lead to the resignation of the Government.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 62,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding public and private bills:\\n1. Passing of public bill and private bill is governed by the same process.\\n2. Minister cannot introduce a private bill.\\n3. One-month notice is needed to introduce a private bill in the House.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 63,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding resolutions in Parliament:\\n1. All resolutions are motions.\\n2. Not all resolutions need to be voted.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 64,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. The Rajya Sabha does not have a device called Special Mention.\\n2. Short-duration discussion was introduced in Parliament post-1991.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 65,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding censure and no-confidence motions:\\n1. No-confidence motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.\\n2. There is a need to state the reason for moving a no-confidence motion.\\n3. A censure motion can be moved against an individual minister.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 66,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding various motions in Parliament:\\n1. Calling Attention Motion is an Indian innovation.\\n2. The Rajya Sabha can make use of the Adjournment Motion.\\n3. Motion of Thanks is voted.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 67,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. Subsidiary motion, by itself, has no meaning.\\n2. In Kangaroo closure motion, only important clauses are debated and voted.\\n3. Removal of the President of India comes under a substantive motion.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 68,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Question Hour and Zero Hour:\\n1. Zero Hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.\\n2. Unstarred questions cannot have supplementary questions.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 69,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. The Presiding Officer of a House does not vote in the first instance.\\n2. The Presiding Officer can permit a member to address the House in his\/her mother tongue.\\n3. The Attorney General can take part in the proceedings as well as vote in both Houses due to constitutional nature of the post.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 70,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the lapse of bills on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse.\",\n      \"A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse.\",\n      \"A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha lapses.\",\n      \"All pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 71,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than four months.\\n2. The Presiding Officer can call a sitting of the House at any time after the House has been adjourned sine die.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 72,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. An Economy Cut Motion asks the demand for a grant be reduced by \u20b9100.\\n2. The Rajya Sabha cannot move cut motions.\\n3. Disapproval of Policy Cut Motion states that the amount of the demand be reduced to \u20b91.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 73,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the enactment of the budget in Parliament:\\n1. The Railway Budget used to be presented before the General Budget.\\n2. The Finance Bill must be enacted within 75 days of its introduction.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  }\n\n\n\n];\n\n\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ STATE MANAGEMENT\n\/\/ ==========================================\nlet state = {\n    currentMode: 'all',\n    selectedYear: null,\n    selectedChapter: null,\n    filteredQuestions: [],\n    currentQuestionIndex: 0,\n    sessionAnswers: {},\n    sessionChecked: {},\n    isReviewMode: false,\n    progress: {\n        questionStats: {},\n        weakQuestions: [],\n        masteredQuestions: [],\n        totalCorrect: 0,\n        totalIncorrect: 0,\n        lastSession: null\n    }\n};\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ DOM ELEMENTS (cached for performance)\n\/\/ ==========================================\nconst DOM = {};\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ INITIALIZATION\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction initQuiz() {\n    console.log('\ud83d\ude80 Quiz Initializing...');\n    \n    \/\/ Cache DOM elements\n    cacheDOM();\n    \n    \/\/ Load saved progress\n    loadProgress();\n    \n    \/\/ Set initial filtered questions\n    state.filteredQuestions = [...allQuestions];\n    \n    \/\/ Populate filters\n    populateYearList();\n    populateChapterList();\n    \n    \/\/ Setup event listeners (EVENT DELEGATION - THIS IS THE KEY FIX!)\n    setupEventListeners();\n    \n    \/\/ Update UI\n    updateModeTabCounts();\n    updateProgressDisplay();\n    updateWeakAreasDisplay();\n    checkForResumableSession();\n    \n    \/\/ Load first question\n    loadQuestion(0);\n    \n    \/\/ Setup screenshot prevention\n    initScreenshotPrevention();\n    \n    console.log('\u2705 Quiz Initialized Successfully');\n}\n\nfunction cacheDOM() {\n    DOM.yearList = document.getElementById('yearList');\n    DOM.chapterList = document.getElementById('chapterList');\n    DOM.questionGrid = document.getElementById('questionGrid');\n    DOM.questionText = document.getElementById('questionText');\n    DOM.optionsList = document.getElementById('optionsList');\n    DOM.questionNumber = document.getElementById('questionNumber');\n    DOM.currentQuestionYear = document.getElementById('currentQuestionYear');\n    DOM.currentQuestionChapter = document.getElementById('currentQuestionChapter');\n    DOM.explanationBox = document.getElementById('explanationBox');\n    DOM.explanationText = document.getElementById('explanationText');\n    DOM.weakBadge = document.getElementById('weakBadge');\n    DOM.masteryIndicator = document.getElementById('masteryIndicator');\n    DOM.masteryStars = document.getElementById('masteryStars');\n    DOM.prevBtn = document.getElementById('prevBtn');\n    DOM.nextBtn = document.getElementById('nextBtn');\n    DOM.checkBtn = document.getElementById('checkBtn');\n    DOM.warningToast = document.getElementById('warningToast');\n    DOM.toastMessage = document.getElementById('toastMessage');\n    DOM.resultModal = document.getElementById('resultModal');\n}\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ EVENT LISTENERS - USING EVENT DELEGATION\n\/\/ THIS IS THE KEY FIX FOR FILTER ISSUES!\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction setupEventListeners() {\n    console.log('\ud83d\udcce Setting up event listeners...');\n    \n    \/\/ ============================================\n    \/\/ FIX: Year filter using EVENT DELEGATION\n    \/\/ ============================================\n    document.getElementById('yearList').addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n        const filterItem = e.target.closest('.filter-item');\n        if (filterItem) {\n            const year = filterItem.getAttribute('data-year');\n            console.log('\ud83d\udcc5 Year filter clicked:', year);\n            filterByYear(year);\n        }\n    });\n    \n    \/\/ ============================================\n    \/\/ FIX: Chapter filter using EVENT DELEGATION\n    \/\/ ============================================\n    document.getElementById('chapterList').addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n        const filterItem = e.target.closest('.filter-item');\n        if (filterItem) {\n            const chapter = filterItem.getAttribute('data-chapter');\n            console.log('\ud83d\udcd6 Chapter filter clicked:', chapter);\n            filterByChapter(chapter);\n        }\n    });\n    \n    \/\/ Mode tabs\n    document.querySelectorAll('.mode-tab').forEach(tab => {\n        tab.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            const mode = this.getAttribute('data-mode');\n            console.log('\ud83d\udd04 Mode changed to:', mode);\n            setMode(mode);\n        });\n    });\n    \n    \/\/ Navigation 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document.getElementById('weakBadgeHeader').addEventListener('click', practiceWeakAreas);\n    \n    \/\/ Question grid (event delegation)\n    document.getElementById('questionGrid').addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n        const gridItem = e.target.closest('.grid-item');\n        if (gridItem) {\n            const index = parseInt(gridItem.getAttribute('data-index'));\n            loadQuestion(index);\n        }\n    });\n    \n    \/\/ Options list (event delegation)\n    document.getElementById('optionsList').addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n        const optionItem = e.target.closest('.option-item');\n        if (optionItem && !optionItem.classList.contains('disabled')) {\n            const index = parseInt(optionItem.getAttribute('data-index'));\n            selectOption(index);\n        }\n    });\n    \n    \/\/ Weak question list (event delegation)\n    document.getElementById('weakQuestionList').addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n        const weakItem = e.target.closest('.weak-question-item');\n        if (weakItem) {\n            const qId = parseInt(weakItem.getAttribute('data-qid'));\n            goToQuestion(qId);\n        }\n    });\n    \n    console.log('\u2705 Event listeners setup complete');\n}\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ PROGRESS PERSISTENCE\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction loadProgress() {\n    const saved = localStorage.getItem(`quiz_progress_${quizConfig.quizId}`);\n    if (saved) {\n        state.progress = JSON.parse(saved);\n        console.log('\ud83d\udcc2 Progress loaded from localStorage');\n    }\n}\n\nfunction saveProgress() {\n    localStorage.setItem(`quiz_progress_${quizConfig.quizId}`, JSON.stringify(state.progress));\n    if (quizConfig.useWordPressSync) syncWithWordPress();\n}\n\nfunction syncWithWordPress() {\n    fetch(quizConfig.wpAjaxUrl, {\n        method: 'POST',\n        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application\/x-www-form-urlencoded' },\n        body: new URLSearchParams({\n            action: 'save_quiz_progress',\n            quiz_id: quizConfig.quizId,\n            progress: JSON.stringify(state.progress)\n        })\n    }).catch(err => console.log('WordPress sync failed:', err));\n}\n\nfunction saveSessionPosition() {\n    state.progress.lastSession = {\n        questionIndex: state.currentQuestionIndex,\n        mode: state.currentMode,\n        selectedYear: state.selectedYear,\n        selectedChapter: state.selectedChapter\n    };\n    saveProgress();\n}\n\nfunction checkForResumableSession() {\n    if (state.progress.lastSession && state.progress.lastSession.questionIndex > 0) {\n        document.getElementById('sessionInfo').style.display = 'flex';\n        document.getElementById('sessionText').textContent = `Last session: Q${state.progress.lastSession.questionIndex + 1}`;\n    }\n}\n\nfunction resumeSession() {\n    if (state.progress.lastSession) {\n        const session = state.progress.lastSession;\n        if 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(!state.progress.masteredQuestions.includes(questionId)) {\n                state.progress.masteredQuestions.push(questionId);\n            }\n            const weakIndex = state.progress.weakQuestions.indexOf(questionId);\n            if (weakIndex > -1) state.progress.weakQuestions.splice(weakIndex, 1);\n        }\n    } else {\n        stats.incorrect++;\n        state.progress.totalIncorrect++;\n        if (stats.incorrect >= quizConfig.weakThreshold && !state.progress.masteredQuestions.includes(questionId)) {\n            if (!state.progress.weakQuestions.includes(questionId)) {\n                state.progress.weakQuestions.push(questionId);\n            }\n        }\n    }\n    \n    saveProgress();\n    updateProgressDisplay();\n    updateWeakAreasDisplay();\n}\n\nfunction getQuestionMasteryLevel(questionId) {\n    const stats = state.progress.questionStats[questionId];\n    if (!stats) return 0;\n    return Math.min(stats.correct, 5);\n}\n\nfunction isQuestionWeak(questionId) 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Math.round((mastered \/ total) * 100) : 0;\n    \n    const circumference = 2 * Math.PI * 42;\n    const offset = circumference - (percentage \/ 100) * circumference;\n    document.getElementById('progressRingFill').style.strokeDashoffset = offset;\n    document.getElementById('progressPercentage').textContent = percentage + '%';\n    document.getElementById('totalCorrectProgress').textContent = state.progress.totalCorrect;\n    document.getElementById('totalWeakProgress').textContent = state.progress.weakQuestions.length;\n    document.getElementById('overallProgress').textContent = percentage + '% Mastered';\n}\n\nfunction updateWeakAreasDisplay() {\n    const weakCount = state.progress.weakQuestions.length;\n    \n    const weakBadgeHeader = document.getElementById('weakBadgeHeader');\n    if (weakCount > 0) {\n        weakBadgeHeader.style.display = 'flex';\n        document.getElementById('weakCountHeader').textContent = weakCount + ' Weak';\n    } else {\n        weakBadgeHeader.style.display = 'none';\n    }\n    \n    const weakCard = document.getElementById('weakAreasCard');\n    if (weakCount > 0) {\n        weakCard.style.display = 'flex';\n        weakCard.style.flexDirection = 'column';\n        const weakList = document.getElementById('weakQuestionList');\n        weakList.innerHTML = state.progress.weakQuestions.map(qId => {\n            const question = allQuestions.find(q => q.id === qId);\n            if (!question) return '';\n            const stats = state.progress.questionStats[qId] || { incorrect: 0 };\n            return `<div class=\"weak-question-item\" data-qid=\"${qId}\">\n                <span class=\"q-num\">Q${question.id}<\/span>\n                <span class=\"q-text\">${question.question.substring(0, 40)}...<\/span>\n                <span class=\"wrong-count\">${stats.incorrect}x<\/span>\n            <\/div>`;\n        }).join('');\n    } else {\n        weakCard.style.display = 'none';\n    }\n    \n    document.getElementById('weakModeCount').textContent = weakCount;\n}\n\nfunction updateModeTabCounts() {\n    document.getElementById('allCount').textContent = allQuestions.length;\n}\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ MODE & FILTERING - FIXED VERSION\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction setMode(mode) {\n    console.log('\ud83d\udd04 setMode called with:', mode);\n    \n    state.currentMode = mode;\n    \n    \/\/ Reset filters when switching to 'all' or 'weak' modes\n    if (mode === 'all' || mode === 'weak') {\n        state.selectedYear = null;\n        state.selectedChapter = null;\n    }\n    \n    \/\/ Update mode tab UI\n    document.querySelectorAll('.mode-tab').forEach(tab => tab.classList.remove('active'));\n    const modeTab = document.getElementById('mode' + mode.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + mode.slice(1));\n    if (modeTab) modeTab.classList.add('active');\n    \n    \/\/ \u2705 ADD THIS: Show\/hide filter cards based on mode\n    const yearCard = document.getElementById('yearFilterCard');\n    const chapterCard = document.getElementById('chapterFilterCard');\n    \n    yearCard.style.display = (mode === 'year' || mode === 'all') ? 'block' : 'none';\n    chapterCard.style.display = (mode === 'chapter' || mode === 'all') ? 'block' : 'none';\n    \n    applyFilters();\n}\n\n\/\/ ============================================\n\/\/ FIXED: filterByYear function\n\/\/ ============================================\nfunction filterByYear(year) {\n    console.log('\ud83d\udcc5 filterByYear called with:', year);\n    console.log('   Previous selectedYear:', state.selectedYear);\n    \n    \/\/ Toggle selection\n    state.selectedYear = (state.selectedYear === year) ? null : year;\n    state.selectedChapter = null;\n    state.currentMode = 'year';\n    \n    console.log('   New selectedYear:', state.selectedYear);\n    \n    \/\/ Update mode tab UI\n    document.querySelectorAll('.mode-tab').forEach(tab => tab.classList.remove('active'));\n    document.getElementById('modeYear').classList.add('active');\n    \n    applyFilters();\n}\n\n\/\/ ============================================\n\/\/ FIXED: filterByChapter function\n\/\/ ============================================\nfunction filterByChapter(chapter) {\n    console.log('\ud83d\udcd6 filterByChapter called with:', chapter);\n    console.log('   Previous selectedChapter:', state.selectedChapter);\n    \n    \/\/ Toggle selection\n    state.selectedChapter = (state.selectedChapter === chapter) ? null : chapter;\n    state.selectedYear = null;\n    state.currentMode = 'chapter';\n    \n    console.log('   New selectedChapter:', state.selectedChapter);\n    \n    \/\/ Update mode tab UI\n    document.querySelectorAll('.mode-tab').forEach(tab => tab.classList.remove('active'));\n    document.getElementById('modeChapter').classList.add('active');\n    \n    applyFilters();\n}\n\nfunction applyFilters() {\n    console.log('\ud83d\udd0d applyFilters called');\n    console.log('   Mode:', state.currentMode);\n    console.log('   Selected Year:', state.selectedYear);\n    console.log('   Selected Chapter:', state.selectedChapter);\n    \n    state.currentQuestionIndex = 0;\n    state.sessionAnswers = {};\n    state.sessionChecked = {};\n    state.isReviewMode = false;\n    \n    \/\/ Apply filtering\n    if (state.currentMode === 'weak') {\n        state.filteredQuestions = allQuestions.filter(q => state.progress.weakQuestions.includes(q.id));\n        console.log('   Filtering by weak areas');\n    } else if (state.selectedYear) {\n        state.filteredQuestions = allQuestions.filter(q => q.year === state.selectedYear);\n        console.log('   Filtering by year:', state.selectedYear);\n    } else if (state.selectedChapter) {\n        state.filteredQuestions = allQuestions.filter(q => q.chapter === state.selectedChapter);\n        console.log('   Filtering by chapter:', state.selectedChapter);\n    } else {\n        state.filteredQuestions = [...allQuestions];\n        console.log('   No filter - showing all');\n    }\n    \n    console.log('   Filtered questions count:', state.filteredQuestions.length);\n    \n    \/\/ Refresh filter lists to show active state\n    populateYearList();\n    populateChapterList();\n    updateQuestionGrid();\n    updateSessionStats();\n    \n    if (state.filteredQuestions.length > 0) {\n        loadQuestion(0);\n    } else {\n        document.getElementById('questionText').textContent = 'No questions available for this filter.';\n        document.getElementById('optionsList').innerHTML = '';\n    }\n}\n\nfunction practiceWeakAreas() {\n    document.getElementById('resultModal').classList.remove('show');\n    setMode('weak');\n}\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ FILTER LIST POPULATION - USING DATA ATTRIBUTES\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction populateYearList() {\n    const years = [...new Set(allQuestions.map(q => q.year))].sort().reverse();\n    const yearList = document.getElementById('yearList');\n    \n    \/\/ Use data-year attribute instead of onclick\n    yearList.innerHTML = years.map(year => {\n        const count = allQuestions.filter(q => q.year === year).length;\n        const isActive = state.selectedYear === year;\n        return `<div class=\"filter-item ${isActive ? 'active' : ''}\" data-year=\"${year}\">\n            <span class=\"filter-text\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i> ${year}<\/span>\n            <span class=\"filter-count\">${count}<\/span>\n        <\/div>`;\n    }).join('');\n}\n\nfunction populateChapterList() {\n    const chapters = [...new Set(allQuestions.map(q => q.chapter))].sort();\n    const chapterList = document.getElementById('chapterList');\n    \n    \/\/ Use data-chapter attribute instead of onclick\n    chapterList.innerHTML = chapters.map(chapter => {\n        const count = allQuestions.filter(q => q.chapter === chapter).length;\n        const isActive = state.selectedChapter === chapter;\n        return `<div class=\"filter-item ${isActive ? 'active' : ''}\" data-chapter=\"${chapter}\" title=\"${chapter}\">\n            <span class=\"filter-text\"><i class=\"fas fa-book\"><\/i> ${chapter}<\/span>\n            <span class=\"filter-count\">${count}<\/span>\n        <\/div>`;\n    }).join('');\n}\n\n\/\/ ==========================================\n\/\/ QUESTION LOADING & NAVIGATION\n\/\/ ==========================================\nfunction loadQuestion(index) {\n    if (index < 0 || index >= state.filteredQuestions.length) return;\n    \n    state.currentQuestionIndex = index;\n    const question = state.filteredQuestions[index];\n    \n    document.getElementById('questionNumber').textContent = `Question ${index + 1} of ${state.filteredQuestions.length}`;\n    document.getElementById('questionText').innerHTML = question.question;\n    document.getElementById('currentQuestionYear').textContent = question.year;\n    document.getElementById('currentQuestionChapter').textContent = question.chapter;\n    \n    document.getElementById('weakBadge').style.display = isQuestionWeak(question.id) ? 'flex' : 'none';\n    \n    renderOptions(question);\n    \n    const isChecked = state.sessionChecked[index];\n    const explanationBox = document.getElementById('explanationBox');\n    if (isChecked || state.isReviewMode) {\n        document.getElementById('explanationText').innerHTML = question.explanation;\n        explanationBox.classList.add('show');\n    } else {\n        explanationBox.classList.remove('show');\n    }\n    \n    updateMasteryIndicator(question.id);\n    \n    document.getElementById('prevBtn').disabled = index === 0;\n    document.getElementById('nextBtn').disabled = index === state.filteredQuestions.length - 1;\n    document.getElementById('checkBtn').disabled = isChecked || state.isReviewMode;\n    \n    updateQuestionGrid();\n    saveSessionPosition();\n}\n\nfunction renderOptions(question) {\n    const optionsList = document.getElementById('optionsList');\n    const letters = ['A', 'B', 'C', 'D'];\n    const isChecked = state.sessionChecked[state.currentQuestionIndex];\n    const selectedAnswer = state.sessionAnswers[state.currentQuestionIndex];\n    \n    optionsList.innerHTML = question.options.map((option, i) => {\n        let classes = 'option-item';\n        let icon = '';\n        \n        if (isChecked || state.isReviewMode) {\n            classes += ' disabled';\n            if (i === question.correct) {\n                classes += ' correct';\n                icon = '<i class=\"fas fa-check-circle option-icon\"><\/i>';\n            } else if (i === selectedAnswer && i !== question.correct) {\n                classes += ' incorrect';\n                icon = '<i class=\"fas fa-times-circle option-icon\"><\/i>';\n            }\n        } else if (selectedAnswer === i) {\n            classes += ' selected';\n        }\n        \n        return `<div class=\"${classes}\" data-index=\"${i}\">\n            <span class=\"option-letter\">${letters[i]}<\/span>\n            <span class=\"option-text\">${option}<\/span>\n            ${icon}\n        <\/div>`;\n    }).join('');\n}\n\nfunction updateMasteryIndicator(questionId) {\n    const indicator = document.getElementById('masteryIndicator');\n    const stats = state.progress.questionStats[questionId];\n    \n    if (stats && (stats.correct > 0 || stats.incorrect > 0)) {\n        indicator.classList.add('show');\n        const level = getQuestionMasteryLevel(questionId);\n        document.getElementById('masteryStars').innerHTML = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].map(i => \n            `<i class=\"fas fa-star ${i <= level ? 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