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Question
ICSEENIHC10005388

 What is meant by ‘Residuary Powers’ of the Parliament?

Solution

Residuary powers of the Parliament mean that it can make laws with respect to all those matters which are not mentioned in any of the three Lists—Union List, State List and Concurrent List.

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Question
ICSEENIHC10005389

What is the normal term of office of the Lok Sabha?

Solution

5 years. 

Question
ICSEENIHC10005390

State any one subject wherein the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy co-equal powers in legislation of laws.

Solution

In case of ordinary bill, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy co-equal powers in legislation of laws.

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ICSEENIHC10005391

Who presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the VicePresident of India?

Solution

The Deputy Chairman elected by the Rajya Sabha.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005392

By whom and on whose advice are the Council of Ministers appointed?

Solution

The Council of Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.