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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 346Interactive Test Mode
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Q346. The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the:

The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Ministry of Parliament Affairs

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Consultative Committees of Members of Parliament attached to various Ministries/Departments, including the Consultative Committees for Railway Zones, are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The guidelines for their constitution and functioning are also laid down by this Ministry.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q346)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Ministry of Parliament Affairs

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q346

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 346 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "Ministry of Parliament Affairs". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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