Description : The Women's Reservation Bill seeks how much reservation for women in the State assemblies and Lok Sabha? (1) 30% (2) 25% (3) 33% (4) 36%
Last Answer : (3) 33% Explanation: Women's Reservation Bill or Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, is a pending bill in India which proposes to reserve 33 per cent of all seats in the Lower house of Parliament ... and in all state legislative assemblies for women. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 9 Mar 2010.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : No confidence Motion against the Union Council of Ministers can be initiated– (1) in the Rajya Sabha only (2) in the Lok Sabha only (3) both in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha (4) in the State Assemblies
Last Answer : (2) in the Lok Sabha only Explanation: Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the ... The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
Description : Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with - (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution (2) financial emergency (3) reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha (4) Official Language of the Union of India
Last Answer : (1) the powers of the Parliament of India to amend the Constitution Explanation: The Article 368 deals with power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure.
Description : In which Article of the Constitution of India was the provision for reservation of scheduled castes in the Lok Sabha made? (1) Article 330 (2) Article 331 (3) Article 332 (4) Article 333
Last Answer : (1) Article 330 Explanation: In the Indian Constitution, seats have been reserved in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Article -330.
Description : If the Union Parliament is to assume legislative power over and subject included in the State List, the resolution to the effect has to be passed by which of the following? (1) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and ... of the concerned States (2) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes ... by two-thirds of the members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for one year.
Description : Which of the following is not correct? (1) A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years (2) A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have ... A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Last Answer : (3) A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years Explanation: To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India ... not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.
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 : The functions of which of the following bodies in India is limited to advisory nature only? (1) Legislative Council (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Lok Sabha (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (1) Legislative Council \ Explanation: The Provincial Legislative Councils established were mere advisory bodies by means of which Government obtained advice and assistance. The Provincial Legislative Council could not interfere with the laws passed by the Central Legislature.
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 : The money of candidates for Lok Sabha and legislative assembly is forfeited
Last Answer : When he could not secure 1/6 vote
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 : 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 : 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 : What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies? ((1) 350 (2) 600 (3) 500 (4) 750
Last Answer : (3) 500 Explanation: Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60. However, the size of the Vidhan Sabha can be less than 60 members through an Act of Parliament, such is the case in the states of Goa, Sikkim and Mizoram.
Description : What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the state legislative assemblies
Last Answer : 500
Description : Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency? 1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished. 2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States. 3. Salaries of the Judges of ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
Last Answer : (D) 2 and 3
Description : why, The Roman Constitution called for the government to be made up of the senate, the legislative assemblies, and the executive magistrates. This is an example of?
Last Answer : the separation of powers.
Description : How are legislative excesses of Parliament and Assemblies checked? (1) Intervention from President/ Governor (2) No Confidence motions (3) Judicial review (4) General elections
Last Answer : (3) Judicial review Explanation: Judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review (and possible invalidation) by the judiciary. Specific courts with ... a modern governmental system (where the judiciary is one of three branches of government).
Description : Which of the following statements are correct ? 1. There are seven Union Territories in India. 2. Two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies 3. One Union Territory has a High Court. 4. One Union Territory is the capital of two ... (B) 2 and 4 only (C) 2, 3 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Description : A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '14 days'
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Description : Who decides whether a Bill is a money Bill or not? (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) The President (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Parliamentary Select Committee
Last Answer : (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: Speaker of Lok sabha decides wheather a bill is a money bill or not.
Description : Who is eligible to cast the deciding vote over a bill in a Joint Parliamentary session? (1) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (2) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: Joint Session of Parliament is called when a Bill is passed by one House and rejected by the other House and in case where the amendment proposed to a Bill ... of Lok Sabha is eligible to cast the deciding vote over a bill in a Joint Parliamentary session.
Description : A bill is a 'Money Bill' or not will be decided by – (1) Finance Minister (2) President (3) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President. A bill is a Money Bill or not will be decided by speaker of Lok Sabha.
Description : Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India? (1) Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration (2) Returning back a money bill for reconsideration (3) Dissolution of Lok Sabha (4) Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration Explanation: The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
Description : Money bill is introduced in (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Joint sitting of both the Houses (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) Lok Sabha Explanation: Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha.
Description : Who among the following decides if a particular Bill is a Money Bill or not? (1) President (2) Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (2) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: Under the Constitution, the Speaker enjoys a special position insofar as certain matters pertaining to the relations between the two Houses of Parliament ... parliamentary parties it is the Speaker who lays down the necessary guidelines for such recognition.
Description : A money bill can be introduced In – (1) either house of the Parliament (2) only Council of States (Rajya Sabha) (3) only House of the People (Lok Sabha) (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) only House of the People (Lok Sabha) Explanation: Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments. The definition of "Money Bill" is given in the Article 110 of the Constitution of India.
Description : The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a - (1) Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha (2) Member of the Parliament who is not a Minister (3) Minister in the Lok Sabha (4) Minister in any House of the Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) Minister in any House of the Parliament. Explanation: Government bill can introduced by minister in any house of the parliament.
Description : Who certifies a Bill to be a Money Bill in India – (1) Finance Minister (2) President (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in the house. He/she decides whether a bill is a money bill or a non money bill.
Description : Which of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct? (1) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament. (2) The Speaker of sLok Sabha is the final authority to decide ... within 14 days. (4) The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
Last Answer : (1) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament Explanation : As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill ... consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
Description : Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not? (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Finance Minister (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
Description : Who has the right to decide whether a Bill is a money bill or not? (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: Article 110 (3) lays down that "if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon ... nature cannot be questioned in a court of law, in the Houses of Parliament, or even by the President.
Description : The bill of which of the following categories can be initiated only in Lok Sabha? (1) Ordinary Bill (2) Private members Bill (3) Money Bill (4) Constitution Amendment Bill
Last Answer : (3) Money Bill Explanation: Money Bill - Lok sabha
Description : Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of - (1) One month (2) One Year (3) Seven day (4) Fourteen days
Last Answer : (4) Fourteen days Explanation: Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of fourteen days.
Description : No Money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the (1) Vice-President (2) President (3) Prime Minister (4) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president.
Description : Bills of which of the following categories can be initiated only in Lok Sabha? (1) Ordinary Bill (2) Private Members Bill (3) Money Bill (4) Constitution Amendment Bill
Last Answer : (3) Money Bill Explanation: A Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker ... when it is transmitted to Rajya Sabha and also when it is presented to the President for his assent.
Description : A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within : (1) 10 days (2) 14 days (3) 20 days (4) 30 days
Last Answer : (2) 14 days Explanation: In the Westminster system (and, colloquially, in the United States), a money bill or supply bill is a bill that solely concerns taxation or government spending (also known as ... is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
Description : A Bill is certified as Money Bill in Lok Sabha by – (1) the President (2) the Finance Minister (3) the Prime Minister (4) the Speaker
Last Answer : (4) the Speaker Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in the house. He/she decides whether a bill is a money bill or a non money bill.
Description : When was the Lokpal bill passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with more strict provisions
Last Answer : 2013
Description : Who approves a bill as money bill in Lok Sabha
Last Answer : Speaker
Description : A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days?
Last Answer : 14 days
Description : A money bill can be introduce in a) Lok Sabha b) Rajya Sabha c) Parliament d) None of the above
Last Answer : a) Lok Sabha
Description : A Money Bill passsed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within— (A) 10 days (B) 14 days (C) 20 days (D) 30 days
Last Answer : (B) 14 days