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Indian Polity UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not a collective privilege of the members of Parliament?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Freedom from attendance as Witness

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Freedom from attendance as Witness”.
While the other options are indeed collective privileges of members of Parliament, the freedom from attendance as a witness is a privilege that primarily benefits individual members. This privilege allows members to avoid being called as witnesses in court cases while Parliament is in session, ensuring that they can focus on their legislative duties.

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