Description : The Finance Commission in India is appointed by – (1) Prime Minister of India (2) President of India (3) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) President of India Explanation: 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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.
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 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 : Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the – (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Finance Minister (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: The Comptroller and AuditorGeneral of India is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister. On appointment, he/she has to make an oath or affirmation before the President of India.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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.
Description : Joint Parliamentary Sessions in India are chaired by the – (1) President of India (2) Vice-President of India who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : Who has the power to prorogue the Lok Sabha? (1) The Speaker (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs (4) The President
Last Answer : (4) The President Explanation: As per Article 85 of Indian constitution, the President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six ... from time to time - prorogue the Houses or either House; dissolve the House of the People
Description : The Lok -Sabha can be dissolved before the expiry of its normal five year term by - (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Explanation: The Lok Sabha may be dissolved before the expiry of its term by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. During ... time. The new Lok Sabha must be elected within six months after the national emergency is lifted.
Description : Who is the Presiding Officer of the Rajya Sabha? (1) Vice-President of India (2) President of India (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) Vice-President of India Explanation: Vice-President of India is an ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : The session of the parliament is summoned by - (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
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 Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Prime Minister of India (3) President of India (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. The term of office of the members is one year.
Description : Who administers the oath of office to the President? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) Vice-President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (1) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court available. ... administer oath to CJI. Recently, Justice JS Khehar sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India.
Description : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The most senior judge In the Supreme Court is appointed by the President as the Chief Justice. Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court
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 : Who calls the Joint Session of the two Houses of the Parliament? (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Lok Sabha Speaker (4) The Vice-President
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: In case of a deadlock between the two houses or in a case where more than six months lapse in the other house, the President may summon a joint session of the ... which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by simple majority.
Description : The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by the – (1) President of India (2) Prime Minister of India (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the ... of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.
Description : Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the- (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Speaker (4) Cabinet
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
Description : Who Chairs the Joint Session of the two Houses of Parliament? (1) President (2) Vice-President (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) is known as the Speaker. The joint session of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a decision is taken by a majority of the total members present.
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 : Who appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha? (1) Deputy Speaker (2) Speaker (3) President (4) Leader of Ruling Party
Last Answer : (2) Speaker Explanation : Speaker of the Lok Sabha, appoints Secretary General of the Lok Sabha.
Description : Who appoints and dismisses the gazetted officials of the Union Government? (1) The President of India (2) The Prime Minister of India (3) The Home Minister of India (4) The Finance Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) The President of India
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.