Description : Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of noconfidence in the Lok Sabha? (1) Chandra Shekhar (2) Morarji Desai (3) Chaudhary Charan Singh (4) VP Singh
Last Answer : (3) Chaudhary Charan Singh Explanation: On August 20, 1979, Charan Singh resigned without moving the motion after the Congress withdrew support.
Description : Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers resigned before facing a vote of noconfidence in the Lok Sabha? (1) Chandra Shekhar (2) Morarji Desai (3) Chaudhary Charan Singh (4) V.P. Singh
Last Answer : (3) Chaudhary Charan Singh Explanation: Chaudhary Charan Singh was the Prime Minister who resigned before facing a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha. Chaudhuri Charan Singh was the sixth Prime Minister, serving from 28 July 1979 until 14 January 1980.
Description : Who among the following was the member of Lok Sabha during his Prime Ministership? (1) Deva Gowda (2) I.K.Gujral (3) Chandrasheker (4) Dr. Manmohan Singh
Last Answer : (4) Dr. Manmohan Singh Explanation: Chandra Shekhar was member of Lok Sabha from Ballia during his tenure as PM of India.
Description : Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways was initiated by – (1) P V Narasimha Rao (2) I K Gujral (3) Manmohan Singh (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Last Answer : (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Explanation: The Golden Quadrilateral project was launched by the then Prinie Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2001. The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting many of ... India. It is the largest highway project in India and the fifth longest in the world.
Description : If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha - (1) He/she has to get elected to the Lok Sabha within 6 months (2) He/she can declare the government's policies only in the Rajya ... of no confidence is under consideration (4) He/she cannot take part in the budget deliberation in the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of no confidence is under consideration Explanation: He/she cannot take part in the voting when a vote of no confidence is under consideration.
Description : Which Prime minister of India inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj Day? a. P.V. Narsimha Rao b. Dr. Manmohan Singh c. Morarji Desai d. V.P. Singh
Last Answer : b. Dr. Manmohan Singh
Description : Under which Prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented? (1) Narasimha Rao (2) Indira Gandhi (3) Rajiv Gandhi (4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Last Answer : (1) Narasimha Rao Explanation: 73rd and 74th amendment implemented in 1993 under period of PV Narsimha Rao ( 1991-1996), 9th Prime minister of India.
Description : The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was - (1) Balram Jakhar (2) G.V. Mavalankar (3) Hukum Singh (4) K.S. Hegde
Last Answer : (2) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was G.V. Mavalankar. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (27 November 1888 - 27 February 1956) ... Sabha. Hukum singh - 3rd Speaker of Lok Sabha. K. S. Hegde 7th Speaker of Lok Sabha.
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 : The Council of Ministers has to resign if no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of- (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Both the Houses separately (4) Both the Houses in joint sitting
Last Answer : (1) Lok Sabha Explanation: The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of Lok Sabha. A motion of no confidence is primarily a statement or vote which states that a person in a superior position be it government, managerial, etc.
Description : Which of the following statements is not correct in relation to Dr. Manmohan Singh? (1) Former Finance Minister (2) Former Governor of RBI (3) Former Representative of India in International Monetary Fund (4) Member of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Former Representative of India in International Monetary Fund Explanation: Dr. Manmohan Singh Rajya Sabha MP and was former finance minister, former governor of RBI.
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 : In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the - (1) Support of armed forces (2) Confidence of Rajya Sabha (3) Confidence of Lok Sabha (4) Support of the people
Last Answer : (3) Confidence of Lok Sabha Explanation: The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.
Description : The Ministers in the Union Government hold office during the pleasure of the – (1) Lok Sabha (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The President appoints the Prime Minister and the other members of the President. Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the
Description : Press censorship in India was imposed during the tenure of the Prime Minister (A) Rajeev Gandhi (B) Narasimha Rao (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Deve Gowda
Last Answer : (C) Indira Gandhi
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 : 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 : 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 : In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to (1) The President (2) The Vice-President (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Cabinet Ministers
Last Answer : (3) The Prime Minister Explanation: The Speaker is looked upon as the true guardian of the traditions of parliamentary democracy. Her unique position is illustrated by the fact that she is placed very high in the Warrant of Precedence in our country, standing next only to the Prime Minister.
Description : The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the – (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha 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 functions. Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha Explanation: Article 75(3) of the Constitution states that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that all the Ministers are collectively ... and decisions of the government, even though a decision taken may pertain to a single ministry.
Description : The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Lok Sabha Explanation: As per article 74 of Indian constitution the council of ministers are responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Description : In the Union Government, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for the : (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Lok Sabha (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha Explanation: According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it ... are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.
Description : Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and the Council Ministers? (1) Chairman, Rajya Sabha (2) Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) Vice-President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (4) Prime Minister Explanation: The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the ... a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President.
Description : Name the Prime Minister who brought about a thaw in India-China relations by signing the "Line of Actual Control". (1) Lai Bahadur Shastri (2) P.V. Narashima Rao (3) Chandrasekhar (4) V.P. Singh
Last Answer : (2) P.V. Narashima Rao Explanation: The Line of Actual Control is the effective border between India and People's Republic of China. The term "LAC" gained legal recognition in Sino-Indian ... . The 1996 agreement states, "No activities of either side shall overstep the line of actual control.
Description : Who among the following was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (1) M A Ayyangar (2) GV Mavalankar (3) Sardar Hukam Singh (4) N Sanjiva Reddy
Last Answer : (2) GV Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar became the Speaker of the Provisional Parliament on 26 November 1949 and continued to occupy the office till the Ist Lok Sabha that was constituted in 1952.
Description : Of the following, who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha – (1) M. Hidayatullah (2) K.S. Hegde (3) Subba Rao (4) P.N Bhagwati
Last Answer : (2) K.S. Hegde Explanation: K. S. Hegde served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1952 to 1957, holding office as its vice chairman between 1952 and 1953. He sewed as Judge of the ... the only Supreme Court judges to have sewed in the Parliament of India prior to their appointment to the judiciary.
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 : 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 : What happens when a Motion of No-Confidence against the Council of Ministers is passed in Lok Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : When a Motion of No-Confidence against the Council of Ministers is passed in Lok Sabha all the Ministers have to resign because Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Parliament.
Description : Mention three different ways, how loss of confidence in the Council of Ministers can be displayed by the Lok Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The loss of confidence in the Council of Ministers can be displayed: (i) By voting a cut in budget. (ii) By passing an adjournment motion. (iii) By passing an amendment to a bill against the wishes of the Government.
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members (2) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members ... Union Minister (4) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
Last Answer : (3) There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister Explanation: There is no bar on appointment of a person from outside the legislature as Minister, but he ... either house of the parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)].
Description : Who was the First Speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha? (1) Hukam Singh (2) Bali Ram Bhagat (3) Rabi Ray (4) G.V. Mavalankar
Last Answer : (4) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev IVIavatankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the ... need to separate the Constitutionmaking role of the Constituent. Assembly from its legislative role.
Description : Who was the First Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (1) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (2) Hukum Singh (3) Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar (4) K.S. Hegde
Last Answer : (3) Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar Explanation: Ganesh Yasudev Mavalankar served as the first speaker of the Lok Sabha during 15 May 1952 - 13 January 1956. Earlier, he was the President (from ... the longest-serving woman member. She has represented the Indore constituency of Madhya Pradesh since 1989.
Description : Who was the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha? (1) Sardar Hukam Singh (2) G. V. Mavalankar (3) M. N. Kaul (4) M. A. Ayyangar
Last Answer : (2) G. V. Mavalankar Explanation: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly ... the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.
Description : The first Speaker of the Lok Sabha was (1) Rabi Ray (2) M. Ananthasayanarn Ayangar (3) Hukam Singh (4) G.V. Mavalankar
Last Answer : (4) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: The Right to Information Act was passed (enacted) by Parliament on 15 June 2005. It received presidential assent on 22 June 2015 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. The Act replaced the erst-while Freedom of information Act, 2002.
Description : The Vice-President of India can be removed by the – (1) President on the advice of Council of Ministers (2) Lok Sabha with the consent of the President (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of the President
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Vice President does not have to be formally impeached, unlike the President of India. The Constitution states that the Vice President can be ... to by a simple majority (50% of voting members) of the Lok Sabha (Article 67(b)).
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 : There is a Parliamentary system of Government in India because – (1) The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people (2) The Parliament can amend the Constitution (3) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Description : According to Article 75 (3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the – (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
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 : Which of the following statements is not correct? (1) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based. (2) In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok ... ten days of leave being granted. (4) Rayya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence.
Last Answer : (1) In Lok Sabha, a noconfidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based Explanation: ‘No-confidence motion’ need not state the reason for it being adopted in the Lok Sabha.
Description : The Speaker of the lok Sabha enjoys – (1) no right to vote in general circumstances (2) the right to vote only in case of a tie (3) the right to vote like other members of the House (4) the right to vote only once during the term of the House
Last Answer : (2) the right to vote only in case of a tie Explanation: Normally, the Speaker does not take part in voting in the House. But in case of a tie, he exercises his right of casting vote. His casting vote ... for the removal of the Speaker is put to vote in the House, he has the right to cast his vote.
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 : 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 : Indian Parliament Means – (1) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha - Prime Minister (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha (4) President of India - Vice-President of India - Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) President of India - Rajya Sabha - Lok Sabha Explanation: The Parliament comprises the President of India and the two Houses Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
Description : Indian Parliament consists of - (1) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister (3) Speaker and Lok Sabha (4) President and both the Houses
Last Answer : (4) President and both the Houses Explanation: Indian Parliament consist of President and both the house.
Description : What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India? (1) Conterminous with the tenure of the Lok Sabha (2) Conterminous with the tenure of the President (3) As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha (4) Five years
Last Answer : (3) As long as he enjoys the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha Explanation: With India following a parliamentary system of government the Prime Minister is generally the leader of a party (or ... house of the Parliament of India. He remains in office till he enjoys the confidence of the House.
Description : If the President wants to resign from his office, he may do so by writing to the – (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Vice President (3) Chief Justice of India (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) Vice President Explanation: According to Article 56 of Indian Constitution, the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office. The same article ... of the Constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in article 61.
Description : If the President wants to resign, he shall address his letter of resignation to : (1) Prime Minister of India (2) Vice-President of India (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (2) Vice-President of India Explanation: The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time ... , he can also be removed from the office before completion of his term by the process of impeachment.