Description : What is the composition of the electoral college for the election of Vice-President of India? (1) Elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Members of both Houses of Parliament (4) Members of Rajya Sabha only
Last Answer : (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot.
Description : The President of India is – a) Elected by the Parliament b) Elected by the Chief-minister of States c) By an electoral College d) None of them
Last Answer : c) By an electoral College
Description : Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by – (1) Electoral College (2) People of India (3) Constituent Assembly (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Constituent Assembly Explanation: The Election Commission of India held the first presidential elections of India on May 2, 1952. Dr. Rajendra Prasad won his first election with 507,400 votes ... Prasad was elected the nation's first President. He sewed as the President of constituent assembly.
Description : Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of - (1) members of both Houses of Parliament (2) members of Rajya Sabha only (3) elected members of both Houses of Parliament (4) elected members of Lok Sabha only
Last Answer : (1) members of both Houses of Parliament Explanation: members of both houses of parliament.
Description : If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that? (1) The polling was very poor (2) The election was for a multi- ... over his nearest rival was very marginal. (4) A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Last Answer : (1) The polling was very poor Explanation: A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
Description : Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) State Legislative Councils (4) State legislative Assemblies
Last Answer : (4) State legislative Assemblies Explanation: State legislature assemblies, both houses of the parliament form part of the electoral college for the election of the president. An electoral college is ... represented by a particular number of electors or with votes weighted in a particular way.
Description : The member of the Constituent Assembly were: a. Nominated by Governor-General. b. Directly elected by people c. Elected by provincial assemblies d. Nominated by Indian National Congress.
Last Answer : c. Elected by provincial assemblies
Description : Who are the members of the Gram Sabha? a. All persons in the village registered in the electoral rolls. b. Elected representatives of the village c. Elected members of the state legislature d. Village pradhans
Last Answer : a. All persons in the village registered in the electoral rolls.
Description : The President of India is elected by - (1) members of both houses of Parliament (2) members of both houses of Parliament and of State legislatures (3) members of both houses of ... assemblies (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies
Last Answer : (4) elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State legislative assemblies Explanation: The President is indirectly elected by the people through elected members of the Parliament of ... as of the state legislatures (Vidhan Sabhas), and serves for a term of five years.
Description : The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of - (1) Elected members of all the State Legislatures (2) Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (3) Elected members of ... Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies (4) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies Explanation: The President is chosen by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of ... and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
Description : Who votes in the election of Vice President of India? (1) All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies (3) Elected MPs and MLAs (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Last Answer : (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs Explanation: All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice— President of India.
Description : The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the - (1) President of India (2) Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet (3) Election Commission of India (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Election Commission of India Explanation: The power to decide the date of an election a state legislative assembly rests with the election commission of India.
Description : Who among the following recommends to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State? (1) The President of India (2) The Governor of the concerned State (3) The Legislative Council of the concerned State (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State
Last Answer : (4) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned State Explanation: The legislative assembly of the concerned state recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state (Article 169).
Description : No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the a State, except on the recommendations of - (1) the Parliament (2) the Governor of the State (3) the president of India (4) a Special Committee of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a state except on the recommendations of the Governor of the state
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the- (1) President on the recommendation of the Governor (2) Parliament (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. (4) Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect. Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India ... or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India.
Description : Elected by the members of the two houses of parliament at a joint sitting by a) The President b) The Vice-President c) The Prime Minister d) Speaker
Last Answer : b) The Vice-President
Description : In ‘March 1925, who was elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
Last Answer : Vithalbhai Patel
Description : Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India? a. only Lok Sabha b. only Rajya Sabha c. either House of the Parliament d. any Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : c. either House of the Parliament
Description : Which one of the following is not related to the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution? (1) Freedom of association (2) Freedom of movement (3) Freedom of assembly (4) Freedom to be elected as a member of parliament
Last Answer : (4) Freedom to be elected as a member of parliament Explanation: Freedom to be elected as a member of Parliament is not related to fundamental rights, it is a political right. Freedom of association ... or leave or the right of the group to take collective action to peruse the interests of members.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme.' Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : 2) An assembly of elected representatives excercises political authority on behalf of the people
Description : The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5 year terms by single-member constituencies.
Description : The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period? -Do You Know?
Description : How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected by the Assembly? (1) 1/6 of the members (2) 1/3 of the members (3) 1/12 of the members (4) 5/6 of the members
Last Answer : (2) 1/3 of the members Explanation: The Legislative Council or the Vidhan Parishad is the Upper Chamber of the State Legislature. As mentioned in the constitution the total membership of ... knowledge and experience in the field of art, science, literature, social service and cooperative movement.
Description : The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period?
Last Answer : 5 years
Description : The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for the periods of–
Description : 1. The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period? 2. Which compound is used for writing on glass? 3. The name Kunjarani Devi is associated with which gaem? 4. ... kilometer long? 20. The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of which king?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. 5 years 2. Hydrogen fluoride 3. Weight lifting 4. Truncated 5. Thakkar Bappa 6. P. C. Mahalanobis 7. 120 mm and 80 mm 8. Indirect election 9. Sirocco 10. Art 11. Conservation ... Magsaysay 14. Fronts 15. Kanvas 16. Liver 17. By the first Amendment 18. Glycerol19. 2500 20. Pallava kings
Description : The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the - (1) Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after the ... resolution of that effect. (4) Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Last Answer : (3) Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. Explanation: Legislative council in state can be created or abolished by Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution.
Description : The members of the Legislative Assembly are – (1) indirectly elected (2) directly elected by the people (3) partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor (4) mainly nominated
Last Answer : (2) directly elected by the people Explanation: Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate ... outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
Description : The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by – (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly (2) Elected members of Legislative Council (3) The people (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly Explanation: Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament. As per this article, a member of the ... transferable vote through Proportional representation. Rajya Sabha members are elected for a six-year term.
Description : Who was the Speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand? (1) Prakash Pant (2) Harbansh Kapur (3) Govind Singh Kunjwal (4) Yashpal Arya
Last Answer : (4) Yashpal Arya Explanation: Yashpal Arya was the speaker of the First Elected Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand.
Description : The minimum age for a person to be elected as member of Rajya-Sabha is a) 25 b) 30 c) 35 d) No age fixed
Last Answer : c) 35
Description : The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by - (1) Member of Legislative Assembly (2) Zila Parishad (3) State Government (4) District Magistrate
Last Answer : (3) State Government Explanation: A municipal commissioner is appointed by the state government from the Indian Administrative Service and mostly from Provincial Civil Service to head the ... the Municipal Corporation, implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget.
Description : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is : (1) Senate (2) Rajya Sabha (3) House of Lords (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of ... not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : How do I register to run for Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Alberta in the next election as an independent?
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Description : In which of the following houses the chairperson is not the member of that house? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Legislative Assembly (4) Legislative council
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The chairperson of Rajya sabha in not the member of house. Presently vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu is the chairman of upper house.
Description : What are the three key components' of the WTO? A. A Senate, a Judiciary and a Directorate B. A Trade Commission, a Dispute Settlement Body and a Council of Ministers C. An Executive ... and an Enforcement apparatus D. A Board of Governors, the Assembly of Member States and a Steering Committee
Last Answer : C. An Executive apparatus, a Legislative apparatus and an Enforcement apparatus
Description : The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to – (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Minister (3) the President of India (4) the Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (4) the Legislative Assembly Explanation: In the states, the Governor, as the representative of the President, is the head of Executive, but real executive power rests with the Chief Minister ... of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the elected legislative assembly of the state.
Description : Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The president of India (3) The governor of the concerned state (4) The Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) The president of India Explanation: Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the chief Justice.
Description : In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : (1) the advice of former Chief Minister (2) the advice of the Prime Minister (3) the advice of the President of India (4) his own discretion
Last Answer : (4) his own discretion Explanation: The Governor can use discretionary powers: a) If no party gets an absolute majority, the Governor can use his discretion in the selection of the Chief Minister; b) During ... d) He can withhold his assent to a bill and send it to the President for his approval.
Description : Which of the following statements is incorrect about Legislative Council? (1) 1/3rd of its members are elected by local bodies (2) President has the final power to decide about its composition (3) It is not subject to dissolution (4) Minimum strength of Legislative Council cannot be less than 40
Last Answer : (2) President has the final power to decide about its composition Explanation: President does not has the final power to decide about the legislative council composition.
Description : Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court? (a) Governor of the State (b) Parliament (c) President (d) State Government
Last Answer : (b) Parliament
Description : What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the - (1) Lok Sabha (2) ... institutions (3) Legislative Assemblies of the states (4) Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Last Answer : (4) Legislative Councils of the states where these exist Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In ... This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
Description : How is legislative excess of Parliament and State Assemblies checked? (1) Intervention from President/Governor (2) No- confidence motions (3) Judicial review (4) General elections
Last Answer : (3) Judicial review Explanation: The legislative excess of parliament and state assemblies checked by judicial review of Supreme Court.
Description : Parliament of India is composed of a) Lok Sabha only b) Rajya Sabha only c) Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha d) Lok sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President
Last Answer : d) Lok sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President
Description : Ordinance can pro emulated by a) Parliament b) Prime Minister c) President of India d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : c) President of India
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct? (1) It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN (2) It is ... : (4) It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Last Answer : (1) It is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN Explanation: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission ... seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
Description : Who was the President of the constituent assembly? a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad b. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar c .Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha d. Gandhiji
Last Answer : a. Dr. Rajendra Prasad