UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 84
Consider the following statements:
- take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
- be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
- speak in the Lok Sabha
- vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Under Article 88 the Attorney General may speak and participate in either House and in a parliamentary committee to which named, but has no voting right.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - The Attorney General may participate in Lok Sabha proceedings.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The Attorney General can be named to and take part in a parliamentary committee.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - The Attorney General has a right to speak in the Lok Sabha.
Statement/Item 4: Incorrect - Participation under Article 88 does not confer a right to vote.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - excludes true items 2, 3.
B: Incorrect - includes false item 4 and excludes true items 1, 3.
C: Correct - selects all and only the accurate statements/pairs.
D: Incorrect - excludes true item 2.
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