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CSE
If the number of seats allocated to a state in the Lok Sabha is 42, then the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes in that state will be:
  1. A 21
  2. B 14
  3. C 7
  4. D 6
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Q57CSE2017
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
  1. A anyone residing in India.
  2. B a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
  3. C any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency. ✓
  4. D any citizen of India.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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Q76CSE2017

Consider the following statements

  1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected
  2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C Both 1 and 2
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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