Description : The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament is : (1) The Leader of Opposition Party (2) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Chajman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The Leader of Opposition Party Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the ... is selected from the opposition. Earlier, it was headed by a member of the ruling party.
Description : If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to – (1) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (2) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
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 : The speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to - (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (3) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: Speaker can resign his office to Deputy speaker of Lok sabha.
Description : The Union Executive of India consists of: (1) The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers (2) The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha ... and the Council of Ministers only (4) The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only
Last Answer : (4) The President, VicePresident and the Council of Ministers only Explanation: Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Price Minister and Council of Ministers and the Attorney General.
Description : When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by – (1) a person nominated by both the Houses of Parliament (2) the Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) the Deputy Chairman of Raj aya Sabha (4) the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (4) the Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Parliament enacted the "President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969" which provides that, in the event of occurrence of vacancy in the ... seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available shall discharge the functions until a new President is elected.
Description : The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: According to Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the Peoplemay at any time, by writing ... Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok-Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to - (1) Prime Minister of India (2) President of India (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Last Answer : (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on ... statements, etc. Not only these, discussions should be confined to charges referred to in the resolution.
Description : Who among the following presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (1) A member appointed by the President. (2) A member nominated by the members of the ... from the panel formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) A senior most member of the House
Last Answer : (3) A person from the panel formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: In the absehce of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker discharges his functions. A member from the Panel of Chairmen presides over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
Description : If the Speaker of Lok Sabha Wishes to tender his resignation he has to address his letter to (1) The President of India (2) The Deputy Speaker (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Cabinet
Last Answer : (2) The Deputy Speaker Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
Description : If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to the— (A) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (B) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) President of India
Last Answer : (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Description : If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to the— (A) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (B) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) President of I
Description : Who appoints the Finance Commission? (1) Finance Minister (2) Prime Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (4) Explanation: The President appoints a finance commission every five years. The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India.
Description : The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the Chief of its Secretariat and is : (1) elected by the Lok Sabha (2) elected by both Houses of Parliament (3) appointed by the Speaker (4) appointed by the President
Last Answer : (3) appointed by the Speaker Explanation: The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha. The post of Secretary General is of the rank of the Cabinet Secretary ... consultation with the Prime Minister of India and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Description : Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha? (1) The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha (2) Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha (3) Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha (4) Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha Explanation: A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
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 : Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament in India? (1) The person elected by both the Houses (2) The Chairman of the Council (3) The Speaker, Lok Sabha (4) The Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) The Speaker, Lok Sabha Explanation: In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over such sitting.
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 : Which one of the following is not an elected member of the House? (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (4) Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Explanation: Vice president is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. He is elected as Vice president not the member of Rajya Sabha.
Description : In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament? (1) The Speaker (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (4) The Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) The Prime Minister Explanation: The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister. Article 85 of Indian constitution states that the President shall ... sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
Description : Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha? (1) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (2) The Attorney General of India (3) The Solicitor General (4) The Secretary to President of India.
Last Answer : (4) The Secretary to President of India. Explanation: The secretary to the president of India is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha. Other can take part.
Description : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he takes up his post. Article 56 also provided that the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
Description : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom he is to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice-President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution states that (1) the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: ... to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.
Description : The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by – (1) all the members of Parliament (2) the people directly (3) all the members of Lok Sabha (4) the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) all the members of Parliament Explanation: The Speaker is the presiding officer of the lower house of Parliament of India.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from office by - (1) the majority party in the house adopting a noconfidence motion (2) a resolution passed by not less than half of the total membership ... membership of the house (4) a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the house
Last Answer : (4) a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the house Explanation: The Speaker of Lok Sabha may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed ... be moved unless at least fourteen days notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
Description : While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Attorney General of India (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: The President seeks the opinion of the Election Commission matters related with disqualification of Member of Parliament.
Description : Who among the following holds his office at the pleasure of the President? (1) Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (2) Attorney General of India (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Last Answer : (2) Attorney General of India Explanation: The term of Office of the AG is not fixed by the constitution. Further the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the president.
Description : The Attorney General of India is appointed by – (1) the Law Minister (2) the President of India (3) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) the Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) the President of India Explanation: The Attorney General for India is the Indian government's chief legal adviser, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by ... under Article 76(1) of the Indian Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Description : When the offices of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, who acts as President? (1) Prime Minister of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Last Answer : (2) The Chief Justice of India Explanation: Parliament has by an enactment made provision for the discharge of the functions of the President when vacancies occur in the offices of the President ... Vice-President begins to act as President under Article 65 of the Constitution, whichever is earlier.
Description : Money can be spent out of the Consolidated Fund of India with the approval of – (1) The Parliament (2) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) The Comptroller and Auditor General (4) The President
Last Answer : (1) The Parliament Explanation: Items charged on the Consolidated Fund of India can be discussed but not voted upon in any House of the Parliament. No demand for grant under this head can be reduced or rejected.
Description : A joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament is presided over by the- (1) President of India (2) Vice-President of India (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) Attorney-General of India
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non- ... joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over such sitting.
Description : The Vice-President of India is also the (1) speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (3) Head of the State (4) Head of the Government
Last Answer : (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President also serves as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Thus, apart from holding the executive ... shared by any other Commonwealth Country, and was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.
Description : If the posts of the President and Vicepresident fall vacant, who will act as the President of India? (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Union Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (3) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of India will act as the President of India if the post of the President and Vice President falls vacant. For instance, when Zakir Hussain died ... May, 1969, the then Vice President of India Mr. V. V. Giri became the acting President.
Description : When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President? (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) The Lt. Governor of Delhi (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) The Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President ... . Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
Description : If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the – (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Speaker (4) President in consult-ation with the Parliament
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Constitution limits the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 552 members, including no more than 20 members representing people from the Union Territories, and two ... represent the AngloIndian community (if the President feels that the community is not adequately represented).
Description : Articles 74 and 75 of Indian Constitution deal with matters of – (1) the Council of Ministers (2) the Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) the President of India (4) the Cabinet Ministers
Last Answer : (1) the Council of Ministers Explanation: Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his ... 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Description : State Governor is appointed by - (1) Central Cabinet (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (4) President of India Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : In the case of deadlock between the two houses paraliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the: (1) President (2) Senior most member of Lok Sabha (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Vice President
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: Article 108 of Indian Constitution prescribes the procedure for resolving a conflict between the two Houses of Parliament over a Bill through a joint sitting' of both ... is presided over by the Speaker who is assisted by the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
Description : Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of – (1) Ministry of Home Affairs (2) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Lok Sabha Secretariat is an independent body which functions under the ultimate guidance and control of the Speaker of Lok Sabha. In the discharge of his ... the Secretary-General, Lok Sabha and other officers and staff of the Secretariat at various levels.
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 the chief advisor to the Governor? (1) Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court (2) Chief Minister (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Chief Minister Explanation: The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister's Council of Ministers. ... powers must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
Description : When the offices of both the President and Vice President of India are vacant, who will discharge their functions? (1) Prime Minister (2) Chief Minister (3) Chief Justice of India (4) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Chief Justice of India Explanation: If the posts of both the President and the Vice-President fall vacant at any time, the Chief Justice of India acts as President till the new ... legal provisions, the Chief Justice of India, M. Hidayatullah was appointed the acting President of India.
Description : Who recognizes the political parties in India? (1) President of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Ministry of Law and Justice (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) members of both Houses of Parliament (4) members of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) members of Lok Sabha Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok ... supposed to resign from his/her original party because as a speaker, he/she has to remain impartial.
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 : Who nominates persons for various parliamentary delegation to foreign countries? (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) The Prime Minister (3) The President (4) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker has certain other functions to perform as the head of the Lok Sabha. She is the ex officio President of the Indian Parliamentary Group ( ... . Besides, she is the Chairman of the Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in India.
Description : The Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament is summoned by – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) President (3) Prime Minister (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: No bill will be regarded as passed by the Parliament unless both the Houses approve of it. In case of a difference between the two Houses over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve it.
Description : If the position of President and VicePresident are vacant, who officiates as the President of India? (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) The Chief Justice of India Explanation: Chief Justice of India officiates position of President and Vice-President when there seats vacant.
Description : Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament? (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) The Prime Minister (3) The President (4) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee is constituted by Parliament for one year term. The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha amongst its members.
Description : Which one of the following appointments is not within the purview of the President of India? (1) Chief Justrice of India (2) Chairman, Finance Commission (3) Chief of Army Staff (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.