Description : Which is the lower house of Indian Parliament? -General Knowledge
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Description : The upper house of Indian Parliament is known as – -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Rajya sabha.
Description : If the PM belonged to the upper House of Parliament? (1) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion. (2) He will not be able to speak on the budget in the ... House. (4) He has to become a member of the Lower House within six months after swearing in as the PM.
Last Answer : (1) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a noconfidence motion Explanation: He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion.
Description : Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is NOT correct? (1) The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of Government (2) The foremost function of the Parliament is to ... House (4) The Cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular Chamber.
Last Answer : (3) The membership of the Cabinet is restricted to the Lower House.
Description : Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is not correct? (1) The Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government (2) The foremost function of the parliament is ... lower house (4) The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber
Last Answer : (3) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house Explanation: The membership of the cabinet is for both upper house and tower house.
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? (1) The Constitution creates a strong Centre. (2) The Constitution provides for a single judiciary. (3) The Constitution provides ... (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Last Answer : (4) The Constitution provides equal representation to the States in the Upper House of the Parliament. Explanation: Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between central authority and various constituent units of the country.
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 : The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that – (1) it is the Union Legislature in India (2) it also comprises the President (3) it is bicameral in nature (4) the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Last Answer : (4) the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved Explanation: Although all the four options form the distinctive features &the Indian Parliament, the most important feature is that its upper house (Rajya Sabha) is permanent. It doesn't get dissolved unlike the Lok Sabha.
Description : The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that - (1) It is the Union Legislature in India (2) It also comprises of the President (3) It is bicameral in nature (4) The Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Last Answer : (3) It is bicameral in nature Explanation: Bicameralism has been one of the most important features of India's parliamentary democracy. Ever since the coming into force of the Constitution, both the Chambers of Indian Parliament have been complementing each other in more ways than one.
Description : The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is - (1) One- twelveth of the total number of members of the House (2) One-sixth of the total numbers of members of the House (3) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House (4) Two-third of the total number of members of the House
Last Answer : (3) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House Explanation: The quorum to constitute a joint sitting shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
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 : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is : (1) Senate (2) Rajya Sabha (3) House of Lords (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of ... not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : Which house of the Indian parliament is a house elected by the people
Last Answer : Lok Sabha
Description : Which is the Upper House of Parliament? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. It currently has a maximum membership of 245, of which 233 are elected by the legislatures of ... President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
Last Answer : The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, being the lower house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of Parliament, is not subjected to dissolution.
Description : Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
Description : By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years? (1) 42nd (2) 44th (3) 61st (4) 73rd
Last Answer : (3) 61st Explanation: The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
Description : Being the non-member, who among the following can participate in the proceedings of either house of the Parliament without having right to vote? (1) ChiefJustice of India (2) President of India (3) Comptroller and Auditor General (4) Attorney General
Last Answer : (4) Attorney General Explanation: The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by ... well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
Description : The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session – (1) of each year (2) After each general election to the House of the People (3) Both 1 and 2 (4) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : -(3) Both 1 and 2 Explanation: Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the ... shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
Description : As a non-member who can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament (1) Vice President (2) Chief Justice (3) Attorney General (4) Chief Election Commissioner
Last Answer : (3) Attorney General Explanation: As a non-member, Attorney General can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
Description : The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House (2) The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the ... the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.
Last Answer : (1) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House Explanation: The first reading of the bill in a house of parliament refers to motion for leave to introduce the bill ... initiates legislation outside the legislative competence of the House, the Speaker may permit a full discussion thereon.
Description : In Indian Parliament, a bill may be sent to a select committee – (1) after the first reading (2) after the second reading (3) after general discussion during second reading (4) at any stage at the discretion of the Speaker
Last Answer : (4) at any stage at the discretion of the Speaker Explanation: When a Bill comes up before a House for general discussion, it is open to that House to refer it to a Select Committee of the ... clause just as the two Houses do. Amendments can be moved to various clauses by members of the Committee.
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 : Who among the following can be asked to make a statement in Indian Parliament? (A) Any MLA (B) Chief of Army Staff (C) Solicitor General of India (D) Mayor of Delhi
Last Answer : Answer: C The Solicitor General of India is subordinate to the Attorney General for India, who is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court ... of India, the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General are merely statutory.
Description : Which house of the parliament is more powerful in India and why? Give reasons. -Civics 9th
Last Answer : Indian parliament consist of two houses: Lok Sabha(House of the people) and Rajya Sabha(council of state). Lok Sabha is more powerful than Rajya Sabha because: I) It have more members than ... ministers. All ministers including Prime Minister have to resign. The Rajya Sabha doesn't have this power.
Description : The Annual Financial Statement of the Government of India in respect of each financial year shall be presented to the House on such day as the - (1) Speaker may direct (2) President of India may direct (3) Parliament may decide (4) Finance Minister may decide
Last Answer : (2) President of India may direct Explanation: According to article 112, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of ... the Government of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the annual financial statement.
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 : After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or with hold his assent. The President may - (1) assent within six ... to reconsider the Bill (4) with hold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses
Last Answer : (3) return the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill Explanation: Article 111 of the Indian constitution ... houses of the parliament or return the bill as soon as possible for reconsideration with his recommendation
Description : Who can initiate impeachment of the President? (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament (2) Half of the members of either House of Parliament (3) Half of the State Legislatures (4) 1/3rd members of any State Legislature
Last Answer : (1) 1/4th members of either House of Parliament Explanation: The President may be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment. A President can be removed for violation of the Constitution ... is then sent to the other house. The other house investigates the charges that have been made
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 joint session of the two Houses of Parliament is convened – (1) only in case of national emergency (2) when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other House (3) taxes approved by one House are rejected by the other Hoilse (4) both (2) & (3)
Last Answer : (4) both (2) & (3) 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 ... Commission Repeal Bill (1978) and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002) have been passed at joint sessions.
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 : 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 : 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 : What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval? (1) within one month (2) within two months (3) within four months (4) within six months
Last Answer : (1) within one month Explanation: The President of India has the power to declare three types of emergency. They are National Emergency, State Emergency and Financial Emergency. A proclamation ... passed within one month of Lok Sabha being reconstituted; otherwise the proclamation will be invalid.
Description : A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill Which was passed by one House and kept pending by the other for – (1) four months (2) six months (3) one year (4) two years
Last Answer : (2) six months Explanation: In India, if a bill has been rejected by the upper house (Rajya Sabha) of the parliament and more than six months have lapsed, the President may summon a joint ... Commission Repeal Bill, 1978 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 have been passed at joint sessions.
Description : A motion moved by Member of Parliament when he feels a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House by withholding facts of a case is called – (1) No confidence motion (2) Censure motion (3) Privilege motion (4) Cut motion
Last Answer : (3) Privilege motion Explanation: Privilege Motion is concerned with the breach of parliamentary privileges by a minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach ... a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts. Its purpose is to censure the concerned minister.
Description : The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed (1) three months (2) six months (3) nine months (4) twelve months
Last Answer : (2) six months Explanation: The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than 6 month's gap between the two sessions.
Description : How many readings does a nonmoney bill have in each House of the Parliament? (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four (4) One
Last Answer : (2) Three Explanation: A Bill has to pass through three stages known as the first reading, second reading and third reading, in each House of Parliament and receive the assent of the President ... been agreed to by both Houses, either without amendment or with amendments agreed to by both Houses.
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 : The power to create or abolish the Upper House of the State Legislature belongs to the – (1) Governor (2) Parliament (3) High Court (4) State Legislature
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Proposals for abolition or reestablishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the Parliament of India. In 2010 the Parliament of India passed an Act to re ... state, Tamil Nadu, but implementation of the Act has been put on hold pending legal action.
Description : A member of parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for
Last Answer : 60 days
Description : How many times, a non-money bill is discussed in every house of the parliament
Last Answer : Three
Description : The Lok Sabha is also known as – (a) Council of States (b) The Upper House (c) The House of the People (d) Parliament
Last Answer : (c) The House of the People
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