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 : 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 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 : Who decides a 'bill' is a money bill? (1) Prime Minister (2) Speaker of Lek-Sabha (3) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Speaker of Lek-Sabha Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies if a Finance bill is a Money Bill or not within article 110 of the Constitution 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India? (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Last Answer : (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Explanation: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
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 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 : 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 is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (1) The President (2) The Vice-President (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Speaker
Last Answer : (2) The Vice-President Explanation: The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.
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 : The session of the parliament is summoned by: (A) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (B) The President (C) The Prime Minister (D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (B) The President
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 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 : 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 : 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 : The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the – (1) Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha (3) Planning Commission (4) National Development Council
Last Answer : (1) 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 position of successor' to the President, the Vice President also serves the legislative role of Chairman of the Rajya 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as - (1) Chairman (2) Speaker (3) Vice Presiden (4) President
Last Answer : (2) Speaker Explanation: Chairman of Lok sabha is designated as speaker.
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 presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament? (1) Speaker of lok Sabha (2) President of India (3) Chairperson of Rajya Sabha (4) Seniomiost Member of Parliament
Last Answer : (1) Speaker of lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament. The joint session of parliament is convened by the President of India.
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 : Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution? (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Prime Minister of India (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
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 : 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 Minsters 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: Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha or lower house
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.