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161. In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha membrs
A. is same
B. differs according to the geographical size of the respective state.
C. differs according to the number of votes a members represents
D. None of these
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162. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India ?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Supreme Court
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
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163. The President can make laws through ordinances
A. only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
B. on certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
C. during the recess of the Parliament
D. under no circumstances
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164. Who is the longest serving Chief Minsiter in India ?
A. Bhajan Lal
B. Hiteshwar Saikia
C. Chimanbhai Patel
D. Jyoti Basu
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165. When can a Prsident use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?
A. In all circumstances
B. In no circumstances
C. Only when the Lok Sabbha has been dissolved
D. When no political party enjoys a clear majority in Lok Sabha.
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