Description : The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in which sabha? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Rajya Sabha alone '
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Description : The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in which sabha?
Last Answer : Rajya Sabha alone
Description : 1. Which is the official language of Bank of Central African States? 2. Pheretima posthuma is scientific name of which animal? 3. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be ... Where is Ninety East Ridge' situated? 20. Mughal architecture reveals a blending of which styless?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. French 2. Earth worm 3. Rajya Sabha alone 4. Lake Victoria 5. Ramananda 6. Eugenol 7. Rabindranath Tagore 8. 1993 9. Lake Baikal 10. Shankaracharya 11. Purkinje 12. The Prime ... Jahangir 16. John Keats 17. 24th October 18. Oxysomes 19. Indian Ocean 20. Indian and Persian styles
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 : 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).
Description : The Vice-President of India can be removed by the – (1) President on the advice of Council of Ministers (2) Lok Sabha with the consent of the President (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of the President
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Vice President does not have to be formally impeached, unlike the President of India. The Constitution states that the Vice President can be ... to by a simple majority (50% of voting members) of the Lok Sabha (Article 67(b)).
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India? (1) Salary and allowances of the President of India (2) Salary and allowances of the Vice President of India (3 ... Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha Explanation: Salary and allowances of the speakers of the Lok Sabha is not charged on the consolidated fund of India.
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 : The Vice President of India is elected by – (1) the members of the Parliament (2) the members of the Rajya Sabha (3) the elected members of the Parliament (4) the members of the Parliament and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) the elected members of the Parliament Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... the members of state legislatures are not part of the Electoral College for Vice Presidential election.
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 : 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 : 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 President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by - (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The Vice-President of India (3) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (4) The two Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (4) The two Houses of Parliament Explanation: Impeachment of President by the two houses of Parliament under article 61 mentioned.
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 : 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 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 : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he takes up his post. Article 56 also provided that the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
Description : When the Vice-President officiates as President of India, he draws the salary of – (1) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (2) President (3) Member of Parliament (4) Both (1) and (2)
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: When the Vice President discharges the functions of the President, 'he shall not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and shall not be entitled ... . During this period, he is entitled for the salary and privileges of the President of India.
Description : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom he is to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice-President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution states that (1) the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: ... to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.
Description : The Parliament in India is composed of (A) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha (B) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Vice President (C) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President (D) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha with their Secretariats
Last Answer : Answer: A The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body in India. Parliament is composed of: 1. The President of India 2. Lok Sabha (House of the People) 3. Rajya Sabha ( ... Model of governance, the president rarely exercises such powers without the advice of the prime minister.
Description : When can the Vice President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Vice-President can cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha in case of a deadlock i.e. an equality of votes.
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 : Rajya Sabha has no role in – (1) the election of the Vice-President (2) the election of the Speaker (3) the impeachment of the President (4) removal of the judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) the election of the Speaker 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to (A) The President (B) The Vice-President (C) The Prime Minister (D) The Cabinet Ministers
Last Answer : (C) The Prime Minister
Description : The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list - (1) by the wish of the President (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution (3) under any circumstances (4) by asking the legislature of the concerned state
Last Answer : (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha passes any of the subjects of the state list with 2/3 majority of the House, declaring the subjects to have national importance then According to Art. 249 of the Constitution parliament acquire the power to make laws.
Description : A member of UPSC may be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by - (1) Both the Houses of Parliament by way of impeachment (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. (3) A ... /3 majority of members present and voting. (4) The PM on the basis of the recommendation of the cabinet
Last Answer : (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. Explanation: According to Article 317 of the constitution of India, the chairman or any other member of a PSC shall be removed from his ... Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.