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Question

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

  1. Freedom of debates and proceedings
  2. The Right to regulate the internal matters of the Parliament
  3. Freedom from attendance as Witness
  4. The privilege of excluding strangers from the house

Answer:

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.