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Answer : B

Explanation : Not just prime minister but all union ministers take oath of secrecy. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.

The Prime Minister’s term isn’t fixed; they serve at the President’s pleasure. However, dismissal isn’t arbitrary. As long as the Prime Minister enjoys majority support in the Lok Sabha, they’re secure. Loss of majority support necessitates resignation or Presidential dismissal, ensuring accountability. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.

Answer : C

Explanation : Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) were formed in 1993 on the recommendation of the Rules Committee of Lok Sabha.The main function of DRSCs is to examine the Demand for Grants for concerned ministries and departments before they are discussed and voted on in Lok Sabha.These committees enable in-depth examination of topics, expert input, and consensus-building among members.

Answer: C

Explanation: The Rule of Lapse is a budgetary procedure that states that any unspent funds or appropriations lapse automatically at the end of the financial year. This means that if a ministry or department does not utilize its allocated funds within the given timeframe, the funds will automatically lapse and cannot be carried forward to the next financial year.

Answer : B

Explanation: In Lok Sabha, Rule 377 allows members to give notice for discussing matters of public importance, which enables parliamentarians to raise critical issues. A matter which is not a point of order or which cannot be raised during question hour, half-an hour discussion, short duration discussion or under adjournment motion, calling attention notice or under any rule of the House can be raised under the special mention in the Rajya Sabha. Its equivalent procedural device in the Lok Sabha is known as ‘Notice (Mention) Under Rule 377’.

Answer : D

Explanation : Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their Committees and their members. It must be clarified here that the parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

They cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament And 40 days before the beginning and 40 days after the end of a session. This privilege is available only in civil cases And not in criminal cases or preventive detention cases. Hence, Statement 2 is also not correct.