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Parliament & State Legislatures

65 questions in Indian Polity.

Asked in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004

2013 · Q1Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a)The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
  2. (b)The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
  3. (c)The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
  4. (d)The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
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Official answer(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

2013 · Q59Indian PolityParliament & State Legislatureseasy

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2013 · Q70Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2012 · Q2Indian PolityParliament & State Legislatureseasy

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

  1. (a)to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
  2. (b)to let opposition members collect information from the ministers
  3. (c)to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
  4. (d)to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
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Official answer(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

2012 · Q7Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(d) None

2012 · Q9Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements : 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)1, 2 and 3
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(b) 3 only

2012 · Q30Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

  1. (a)To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
  2. (b)To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
  3. (c)To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
  4. (d)To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
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Official answer(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services

2012 · Q35Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1, 2, 3 and 5 only
  2. (b)1, 2 and 4 only
  3. (c)3, 4 and 5 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Official answer(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

2008 · Q100Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that 1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State 2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2006 · Q13Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in the national interest for Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolutions approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2004 · Q8Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House. Which of these statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2004 · Q16Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. (a)In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
  2. (b)In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
  3. (c)A motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted
  4. (d)Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
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Official answer(a) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based

2004 · Q57Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

  1. (a)The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
  2. (b)No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act
  3. (c)Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation
  4. (d)No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President
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Official answer(a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law