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What is meant by punishment for the ‘Contempt of House’?

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Parliament can punish a person for disobeying or disrespecting the business of the Parliament.
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The Parliament can change the name and boundaries of a State.
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The Parliament can set up a common High Court for two or more States.
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The Parliament is the highest forum of debate.
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The correct option is A Parliament can punish a person for disobeying or disrespecting the business of the Parliament.
Parliament can punish a person for disobeying or disrespecting the business of the Parliament. This is called punishment for the ‘Contempt of House’. The Parliament can also change the name and boundaries of a State. It can also set up a common High Court for two or more States. The Parliament is the place where lawmakers talk about the major issues facing the country.

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