Description : Which of the following powers, the President has in relation to Lok Sabha? 1. Summoning 2 Adjournment- sine die 3. Prorogation 4. Dissolution Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) 1 and 4 (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : (C) 1, 3 and 4
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha - (1) is dissolved once in two years. (2) is dissolved every five years. (3) is dissolved every six years. (4) is not subject of dissolution
Last Answer : (4) is not subject of dissolution Explanation: Rajya Sabha is not a subject of dissolution. Lok Sabha dissolved on every five years.
Description : The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by _______. (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament (4) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha Explanation: As per Article 94 of Indian constitution, a member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from his office ... be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been of the intention to move the resolution.
Description : The purpose of an adjournment motion is to — (1) seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill (2) censure the Government (3) propose a reduction in the budget (4) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance
Last Answer : (4) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance Explanation: Adjournment Motion is the procedure for adjournment of the business of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, which can be moved with the consent of the speaker.
Description : Who declare the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die? (1) President of India (2) Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (3) Speaker of the Lok sabha (4) Union Cabinet
Last Answer : (2) Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Explanation: Adjournment Sine die means "without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing". To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an ... body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again.
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 : Which one of the following is the popularly elected House of the Indian Parliament? (1) Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha (3) Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) Lok Sabha Explanation: Lok Sabha is also known as the "House of the People" or the lower house. All of its members are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult ... , caste, religion or race, who is otherwise not disqualified, is eligible to vote for 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 : 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 : The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in - (1) either house of the Parliament (2) a joint siting of both houses of the Parliament (3) the Lok Sabha alone (4) the Rajya Sabha alone
Last Answer : (1) either house of the Parliament Explanation: Under Article 61, the President of India can be removed from the office by a process of impeachment for the violation of the Constitution. The impeachment is to be initiated by either House of Parliament.
Description : The Vice-President is: (1) A member of Lok Sabha (2) A member of Rajya Sabha (3) A member of either House (4) Not a member of the Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Not a member of the Parliament Explanaion : The Vice-President is not a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state. If a member of either House of ... deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date he/she enters his office as Vice-President.
Description : The Union Parliament consists of – (1) The President of India (2) The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) (3) The House of the People (Lok Sabha) (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over ... has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
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 : 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 : Impeachment Proceedings against the President for violation of the Constitution can be intiated in : (1) Either House of Parliament (2) The Lok Sabha (3) The Rajya Sabha (4) The Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) Either House of Parliament Explanation ; According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either ... passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
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 : 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 : 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 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 : Which of the following Houses has had the longest speeches by the members? (1) House of Lords (2) Lok Sabha (3) US Senate (4) Swiss Council of States
Last Answer : (3) US Senate Explanation: US senate holds the record for the longest speeches by the members.
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 : In winch House, is the Presiding Officer, not a member of that House? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Vidhan Sabha (4) Vidhan Parishad
Last Answer : (1) Lok Sabha Explanation: Rajya Sabha, is the presiding officer, not a member of that house. Note: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. ... currently, Hamid Ansari) is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.
Description : The maximum strength of the elected members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is – (1) 530 (2) 545 (3) 540 (4) 550
Last Answer : (2) 545 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 appointed non- ... community is not adequately represented). At present, the strength of the house is 545 members.
Description : In which year was the "House of the People" named as "Lok Sabha"? (1) 1954 (2) 1964 (3) 1974 (4) 1984
Last Answer : (1) 1954 Explanation: The Lok Sabha (House of the People) was duly constituted for the first time on 17 April, 1952 after the first General Elections held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February. 1952. The first ... House or the House of the People was named the "Lok Sabha" in Hindi on 14th May, 1954.
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 : The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President Can be presented in - (1) any House of the Parliament (2) the Rajya Sabha (3) The Lok Sabha (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) the Rajya Sabha Explanation: Proposal of dismissal of the Vice president can be presented in Rajya Sabha.
Description : Which of the following is not a tool of legislative control over administration in India? (1) Dissolution of House (2) Resolutions (3) Questions (4) No Confidence Motion
Last Answer : (1) Dissolution of House Explanation: In any representative democratic state, legislature is the supreme arm of state because it consists of representatives of people. This is why, it exercises control over ... fund, cut motions, appropriation bill, vote on account, vote of debit, money bill, etc.
Description : The Provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following? (1) Short duration discussion (2) Question hour (3) Adjournment motion (4) Zero hour
Last Answer : (3) Adjournment motion
Description : A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance is called – (1) Adjournment motion (2) No-confidence motion (3) Cut motion (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) Adjournment motion Explanation: The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences ... aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance.
Description : Which of the folowing motion is related with the Union Budget? (1) Adjournment (2) Censure (3) Cut (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) Cut Explanation: Cut motion is a veto power given to the members of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by the government. This can turn into an effective tool to ... is adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers, it is obliged to resign.
Description : After question hour, a motion moved by a Member of Parliament to draw the attention of Executive for discussing a definite matter of public importance is- (1) Privilege motion (2) Calling attention Motion (3) Adjournment motion (4) No-confidence motion
Last Answer : (3) Adjournment motion Explanation: Adjournment motion is moved by a member when it is desired to draw the attention of the Executive for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent ... aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance.
Description : Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget? (1) Adjournment (2) Censure (3) Cut (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) Cut Explanation: The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the present-ation of Railway/General Budget. The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may ... to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.
Description : Which of the following does not come under ligislative control over administration? (1) Zero hour (2) Adjournment motion (3) Budget session (4) Formulation of a Bill
Last Answer : (3) Budget session Explanation: There are several ways in which Parliament exercises control over public administration. Some of the important means of control are: control of ... calling attention motions, short note discussions, adjournment motions; debates and committees of parliament.
Description : In which article of the Constitution of India has the Joint Sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha been provided? (A) Article 101 (B) Article 108 (C) Article 133 (D) Article 102
Last Answer : (B) Article 108
Description : Who presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Last Answer : Speaker of Lok Sabha
Description : Who summons the joint sitting of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha? (1) President (2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) President
Description : Rule _______ (of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha) does not involve a formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting can ta
Last Answer : 193
Description : The Lok Sabha which was elected in 2004 is – (1) the 12th Lok Sabha (2) the 13th Lok Sabha (3) the 14th Lok Sabha (4) the 11th Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) the 14th Lok Sabha Explanation: The 14th Lok Sabha (17 May, 2004 - 18 May, 2009) was convened after the Indian general election, 2004 held in four phases during 20 April - 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of First Manmohan Singh Cabinet (2004---2009).
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 : 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 : 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 : The Parliament in India is composed of - (1) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Vice President (3) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President (4) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha with their Secretariats
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President Explanation: It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and athe Lok Sabha (House of the People).