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 : An amendment of the constitution may be initiated ______. (1) by introduction by the President of India. (2) by introduction of a Bill in Rao jya Sabha. (3) by the Governors of States. (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament Explanation: According to Article 368 of Indian constitution, an amendment of the constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a ... by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
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 : Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of - (1) Money bills (2) Non-money bills (3) Setting up of new All India Services (4) Amendment of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Setting up of new All India Services Explanation: Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the ease of setting up of new All India Services.
Description : Rajya Sabha enjoys more powers than the Lok Sabha in the case of – (1) Money Bills (2) Non-money bills (3) Setting up of new All-India Services (4) Amendment of the Constitution.
Last Answer : (3) Setting up of new AllIndia Services Explanation: Under the Constitution the Rajya Sabha is granted some powers exclusively. The Rajya Sabha, under Article 249, may by a special majority of two ... Rajya Sabha has the exclusive right to initiate a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President.
Description : To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration? (1) Ordinary Bills (2) Money Bills (3) Bills passed by both Houses of the Parliament (4) Bill seeking amendment to the Constitution
Last Answer : (2) Money Bills Explanation: Money Bills are those that are classified under Article 110 (1) of the Constitution of India. The President may either give or withhold his assent to a Money Bill. Under the Constitution, a Money Bill cannot be returned to the House by the President for reconsideration.
Description : Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian parliament separately, by special majority? (1) Ordinary Bill (2) Money Bill (3) Finance Bill (4) Constitution Amendment Bill
Last Answer : (4) Constitution Amendment Bill Explanation: The Constitutional amendment bill must be passed by each house of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority.
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 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 maximum number of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been fixed by the Constitution of India respectively as – ((1) 500 and 250 (2) 525 and 270 (3) 537 and 275 (4) 545 and 250
Last Answer : (4) 545 and 250 Explanation: The Indian Parliament consists of two houses called as Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha respectively and the President of India. The Constitution provides that the maximum ... of 250 members in all. Elections to it are scheduled and the chamber cannot be dissolved.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The members of Estimates Commitee are – (1) elected from Lok Sabha only (2) elected from Rajya Sabha only (3) elected from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (4) nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) elected from Lok Sabha only Explanation: Among the Standing Committees, the three Financial Committees - Committees on Estimates, Public Accounts and Public Undertakings - constitute a distinct ... Undertakings, the members of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.
Description : Which on of the following statements regarding the Departmental Committee of the Parliament of Q.In)ia on the empowerment of women is correct? (1) The Committee will consist of members of the Lok Sabha ... shall not exceed two years (4) It reports on the working of welfare programmes for the women
Last Answer : (4) It reports on the working of welfare programmes for the women Explanation: The Committee on Empowerment of Women was constituted on 29th April 1997. The Committee consists of 30 Members of whom ... functions of the committee is to report on the working of the welfare programmes for the women.
Description : Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of - (1) members of both Houses of Parliament (2) members of Rajya Sabha only (3) elected members of both Houses of Parliament (4) elected members of Lok Sabha only
Last Answer : (1) members of both Houses of Parliament Explanation: members of both houses of parliament.
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 : 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 : How many members of the AngloIndian community may be nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha? (1) Four (2) Two (3) Any number (4) Only one
Last Answer : (2) Two Explanation: All of the members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult franchise, except two who are appointed by the President of India ... by the President of India if he or she feels that the community is not adequately represented.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 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 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 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 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 may be considered a Pressure Group? (1) Members of the Lok Sabha (2) Member of a Panchayat (3) Members of the cabinet (4) Members of a trade union
Last Answer : (4) Members of a trade union Explanation: Members of a Trade Union may be considered a pressure Group. A pressure group can be described as an organised group that does not put up candidates for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation.
Description : The members of the Lok Sabha from the Union Territories of India are : (1) Nominated by the President (2) Elected by the members of local bodies of the Union Territories. (3) ... direct election (4) Chosen by direct election in Puducherry whereas nominated by the president in other territories.
Last Answer : (3) Chosen by direct election Explanation: All the members of the Lok Sabha have chosen by direct election except two members may be nominated by the President from Anglo-Indian Community.
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 Estimate Committee consists of – (1) 30 members from Lok Sabha (2) 30 members from Habra Sabha (3) 30 members from both Sabha (4) 22 members from Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) 30 members from Lok Sabha Explanation: The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members.
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 : How many members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttarakhand? (1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 6 (4) 7
Last Answer : (2) 5 Explanation: There are 5 members of Lok Sabha which are elected from uttarakhand.
Description : The right to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha rests with – (1) The President (2) The Vice President (3) The Judiciary (4) The Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
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.