UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Legislature Question Bank

done Parliament Total Questions - 100

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  2. A Bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chairman of the Council of States or Speaker of the House of the People or person acting as such, shall not vote at any sitting of either House of Parliament or joint sitting of the House in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.

  2. A person is qualified to fill a seat in the Council of States or House of the People if he is not less than twenty-five years of age.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Since the sums required to meet expenditure described by the Constitution of India as expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India are not submitted to the vote of Parliament, no House is competent to discuss these estimates.

  2. Annual Finance Bill provides the legal authority for the withdrawal of sums from the

  Consolidated Fund of India.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Consider the following statements in respect of provisions for removing deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament: After a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House, the President may notify to the Houses his intention to summon them for a joint sitting, if:

  1. The Bill is rejected by the other House.

  2. The Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in the Bill.

  3. More than three months have elapsed from the date of the receipt of the Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only     done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Which of the following statements about the reasons for separation of the Railway Budget from the General Budget are correct?

  1. To introduce flexibility in railway finance management

  2. To facilitate a business approach to the railway policy

  3. To secure stability of the general revenues by providing an assured annual contribution from railway revenues

  4. To enable the railways to keep their profits for their own development

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   2, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  An exceptional grant under the Constitution of India is regarded as
  A)
   An advance on account of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year pending completion of procedure for voting of grant done clear
  B)
   A grant for meeting an unexpected demand on account of indefinite character of the service which cannot be stated with details done clear
  C)
   A grant forming no part of current service of any financial year done clear
  D)
   A grant made when a need has arisen during the current financial year for additional expenditure upon some new service done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The provision for the Contingency Fund of India results in:
  A)
   Absolving the executive from preparing the estimates of the expenditure done clear
  B)
    Compelling the legislature to approve the expenditure done clear
  C)
   Reducing the legislative control over the executive done clear
  D)
    Providing a safety-valve to tide over a crisis done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Which of the following tools of control may be adopted for raising a discussion in the House on a matter of urgent public importance?
  A)
   Censure motion                       done clear
  B)
   Adjournment motion done clear
  C)
   Calling attention                       done clear
  D)
   Cut motion done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

  1. The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.

  2. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2                                  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2    done clear
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• question_answer10)
                          Which one of the following statements is not correct?                                          
  A)
   An Appropriation Act is not essential for passing a grant under a Vote of Credit. done clear
  B)
   Re-appropriation does not involve any additional expenditure. done clear
  C)
   The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the demands for grants. done clear
  D)
   No amendment can be proposed in the Appropriation Bill in either House of Parliament. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  According to the Constitution, the Lok Sabha must meet at least:                              
  A)
   Thrice each year with no more than two months between sessions done clear
  B)
   Twice each year with no more than three months between sessions done clear
  C)
   Twice each year with no more than four months between sessions                           done clear
  D)
   Twice each year with no more than six months between sessions done clear
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• question_answer12)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The nature of a Bill, if it is certified by the Speaker of the House of People as a Money Bill, is not open to question in a Court of Law.

  2. The President of India has the power to question the nature of a Bill to be taken as a Money Bill even if it is certified to be so by the Speaker of the House of People.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Assertion (A): The estimates that relate to the expenditure charged upon the Consolidate Fund of India shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament.

  Reason (R): Parliament is not empowered to discuss expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer14)
  What does the 'Rule of Lapse' mean?
  A)
   All pending bills in Parliament lapse with its prorogation. done clear
  B)
   All appropriations voted by the Parliament expire at the end of the financial year. done clear
  C)
   The demand for grants of a ministry lapses with criticism of its policy by the opposition. done clear
  D)
    The appropriation bill lapses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. done clear
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• question_answer15)

  Consider the following statements: The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India comprises:

  1. Pension payable to Judges of High Court

  2. Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable

  3. Salary, allowances and pension payable to Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3         done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only     done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 only done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The object of the adjournment motion in Parliament is to:
  A)
   Collect information from the ministers     done clear
  B)
   Make a cut in the budget proposals done clear
  C)
   Criticize a particular policy of the Government done clear
  D)
   Topple the Government done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  List-I (parliamentary)		List-II (implications)
  A.	Division	1.	Brings the debate to a close
  B.	Guillotine	2.	Formal proposal made by a member to the house
  C.	Motion	3.	Relates to interpretation or enforcement of eh rules of procedure or constitution
  D.	Point of order	4.	Concludes discussion on demand for grants
  		5.	Mode of arriving at a decision

  Codes:
  A)
  A-4       B-5       C-1       D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-5       B-4       C-1       D-3 done clear
  C)
  A-5       B-4       C-2       D-3 done clear
  D)
  A-4       B-5       C-2       D-1 done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given stages in relation to the enactment of the budget?                                                                  
  A)
   Voting of demands for grants-General discussion-Consideration and passing of the Appropriation Bill-Consideration and passing of the Finance Bill done clear
  B)
   General discussion-Voting of demands for grants-Consideration and passing of the Appropriation Bill-Consideration and passing of the Finance Bill done clear
  C)
   Voting of demands for grants-Consideration and passing of the Appropriation Bill- Consideration and passing of the Finance Bill-General discussion done clear
  D)
   General discussion-Consideration and passing of the Finance Bill-Consideration and passing of the Appropriation Bill-Voting of demands for grants done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)

  State	No. of members in the Rajya sabha
  Maharashtra	19

  done clear
  B)

  State	No. of members in the Rajya sabha
  Tamil Nadu	18

  done clear
  C)

  State	No. of members in the Rajya sabha
  Bihar	18

  done clear
  D)

  State	No. of members in the Rajya sabha
  West Bengal	16

  done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which one of the following events is not considered to be an indication of loss of confidence of the lower House of the Parliament?
  A)
   Adjournment motion is carried done clear
  B)
   Vote of thanks on the President's address is not carried done clear
  C)
   Cut on Money Bill is passed done clear
  D)
   Censure motion is passed done clear
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• question_answer21)
  How much is the quorum of a House of Parliament of India?
  A)
   One-half of the membership of the House done clear
  B)
   One-third of the membership of the House done clear
  C)
   Two-third of the membership of the House done clear
  D)
   One-tenth of the membership of the House done clear
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• question_answer22)

  Assertion (A): After a Money Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha, the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha within 14 days from receipt of the recommendations and then get the incorporated in the Bill.

  Reason (R): A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A. done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false. done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true. done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Consider the following statements: A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with the:

  1. Alteration or regulation of any tax

  2. Regulation of the borrowing of money by the government

  3. Appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India

  4. Custody of the Contingency Fund of India

  Which of the above statements are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only              done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  C)
    1 and 4 only                             done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in:
  A)
   Approving a proclamation of emergency done clear
  B)
   The creation and abolition of States done clear
  C)
   The election of the Vice-President done clear
  D)
   Authorising Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List done clear
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• question_answer25)
  What is the maximum period that shall not intervene between last sitting in one session and the date appointed for first sitting in the next session for each House of Parliament?
  A)
   Four months      done clear
  B)
   Five months done clear
  C)
   Six months                   done clear
  D)
   Eight months done clear
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• question_answer26)
  When Demands for Grants are introduced in Lok Sabha, the Speaker applies the guillotine:
  A)
   After the demands are discussed and approved done clear
  B)
   After the demands are discussed and voted down by Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
   When the demands are discussed and reduced done clear
  D)
   When the time allotted is coming to a close done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  List-I (parliamentary device)		List-II (substance)
  A.	Cut motion	1.	To draw attention of the ministers on the matters of urgent public importance
  B.	Call attention motion	2.	To draw attention of the speaker towards incorrect or incomplete answer by ministers
  C.	Privilege motion	3.	To move a proposal to reduce expenditure on the budget proposals
  D	Adjournment motion	4.	To interrupt the normal business of the House
  		5.	To conclude a discussion  on demand for grants

  Codes:
  A)
  A-3       B-1       C-2       D-4 done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-4       C-5       D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-3       B-4       C-2       D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-2       B-1       C-5       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer28)
             Which one of the following powers of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution of India?
  A)
   To reject or amend a money bill done clear
  B)
   To decide whether a bill is a money bill done clear
  C)
   To vote for public expenditure done clear
  D)
   To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days. done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The method of election of the members of the Rajya Sabha on the basis of proportional representation by the State Legislatures was borrowed from the
  A)
   Constitution of U.S.A. done clear
  B)
   Constitution of Australia done clear
  C)
   Constitution of South Africa done clear
  D)
   Constitution of Ireland done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which one of the following statements is correct? Parliament can make a law with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest if:
  A)
   The President of India gives permission done clear
  B)
   The Parliament passes a resolution done clear
  C)
   A State makes a request done clear
  D)
   The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   There is a provision in the Constitution of India for readjustment of allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha upon the completion of each census. done clear
  B)
   If for a period of 60 days, a member of either House is absent without permission of the House from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant. done clear
  C)
   The Rajya Sabha approves Money Bill after it has been passed by the Lok Sabha. done clear
  D)
   The Attorney-General of India has the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament. done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Assertion (A): Money bills originate only in the Lower House of Parliament.

  Reason (R): The Lower House of the Parliament is a popularly elected body.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India deals with allocation of seats in the Council of States?
  A)
   Third Schedule                           done clear
  B)
   Fourth Schedule done clear
  C)
   Fifth Schedule                            done clear
  D)
   Sixth Schedule done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Under Article 312 of the Constitution of India, the Rajya Sabha has exclusive power to recommend the Constitution of which one of the following?
  A)
   River-valley Development Authorities     done clear
  B)
   Zonal Councils done clear
  C)
   Administrative Tribunals                 done clear
  D)
   New All-India Services done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Payments from the Consolidated Fund of India are authorised by the
  A)
   Money Bill                    done clear
  B)
   Appropriation Act done clear
  C)
   Finance Act       done clear
  D)
   Consolidated Fund Act done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Vote of Credit provides for making
  A)
   An exceptional grant which forms no part of current service of any financial year done clear
  B)
   Any grant in advance in respect of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year done clear
  C)
   A grant for meeting an unexpected demand upon resources of India done clear
  D)
   A grant for additional expenditure upon new service not contemplated in the financial year done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which one of the following is not a measure of control exercised by the Parliament over government?
  A)
   Asking questions                       done clear
  B)
   Committees system done clear
  C)
   Review of decision                     done clear
  D)
   No-confidence motion done clear
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• question_answer38)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  3. A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is prorogued.

  4. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   2, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 only     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer39)

  During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, cut motions can be moved to reduce the amount of a demand. Which of the following categories are classified as cut-motion?

  1. Policy cut

  2. Economy cut

  3. Token cut

  4. Programme cut

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Which one of the following statements holds good in respect of the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
   One-third of its members retire after every three years. done clear
  B)
   Two-thirds of its members retire after every three years. done clear
  C)
   Two-thirds of its members retire after every two years. done clear
  D)
   One-third of its members retire after every two years. done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Which one of the following is the correct sequence through which an Ordinary Bill passes through in the Parliament?
  A)
   Authentication, Discussion of Principles, Clause-by-Clause consideration. Post-introduction motion. Assent done clear
  B)
   Post-introduction motion, Discussion of Principles, Clause-by-Clause consideration, Authentication, Assent done clear
  C)
   Discussion of Principles, Authentication, Post-introduction motion, Clause-by-Clause consideration, Assent done clear
  D)
   Discussion of Principles, Post-introduction motion, Clause-by-Clause consideration, Authentication, Assent done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Who among the following decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
  A)
   The Finance Minister done clear
  B)
   The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
   The President of India done clear
  D)
   The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer43)
  A non-money bill passed by the Parliament is returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration. It is passed once again by the Parliament without any change. Now, the:
  A)
   President can again withhold his assent done clear
  B)
   Bill will automatically lapse done clear
  C)
   Bill will be referred to the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
   President will give his assent done clear
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• question_answer44)
  The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under direct supervision of the:
  A)
   Ministry of Home Affairs                done clear
  B)
   Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs done clear
  C)
   Prime Minister's Office                   done clear
  D)
   Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Consider the following statements regarding money bills:

  1. They originate in Lok Sabha

  2. They originate in Rajya Sabha

  3. Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments.

  4. Both the Houses have equal powers over them.

  Which of these statements is / are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   Only 2              done clear
  D)
   Only 4 done clear
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• question_answer46)
  If a member of either House of Parliament is without the permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof for more than a certain period, the House may declare his seat vacant. What is the duration of this period?
  A)
   60 days            done clear
  B)
   45 days done clear
  C)
   30 days                        done clear
  D)
   15 days done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Vote on account means:
  A)
   The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is not submitted to the vote of Parliament. done clear
  B)
   A proposal submitted by Finance Minister before presenting the budget. done clear
  C)
   To bring a proposal related to the speech of the President before the joint session of die Parliament. done clear
  D)
   If the budget is not passed before 1st April, me Parliament is authorised to sanction any grant in advance to meet the expenses. done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The Railway Budget was separated from the Central Budget in the year
  A)
   1920                done clear
  B)
   1921 done clear
  C)
   1922                done clear
  D)
   1923 done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which one of the following statements related to Money Bills is not correct?
  A)
   It cannot be introduced in the Council of States. done clear
  B)
   If any question arises whether the bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker is final. done clear
  C)
   In case of a deadlock over a Money Bill, the President can summon a joint sitting of Parliament. done clear
  D)
   A Money Bill cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President. done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Which one of the following statements is correct? The estimates which relate to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India:
  A)
   Can be discussed in the House of People only done clear
  B)
   Can be discussed in the Council of States only done clear
  C)
   Can be discussed in either House of Parliament done clear
  D)
   Cannot be discussed in any House of Parliament done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  List-I (subject)		List-II (articles of the constitution of India)
  A.	Annual financial statement or budget	1.	Article 110
  B.	Supplementary, additional excess grants	2.	Article 112
  C.	Appropriation Bill	3.	Article 114
  D.	Definition of money Bill	4.	Article 115

  Codes:
  A)
  A-2       B-3       C-4       D-1 done clear
  B)
  A-1       B-4       C-3       D-2 done clear
  C)
  A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-1       B-3       C-4       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Which one of the following is not applicable regarding the purpose of Cut Motion?
  A)
   Raising questions of urgent public importance done clear
  B)
   Drawing attention to any lapse on the part of the administration done clear
  C)
   Drawing attention to specific problems done clear
  D)
   Concentrating discussion on some concrete points done clear
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• question_answer53)
  The quorum requirement in the Rajya Sabha is:
  A)
   25                                done clear
  B)
   50 done clear
  C)
   100                              done clear
  D)
   126 done clear
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• question_answer54)
  What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
   The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha. done clear
  B)
   The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further. done clear
  C)
   The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration. done clear
  D)
   The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill. done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not correct?
  A)
   He has the power to adjourn the House sine die.                                     done clear
  B)
   He has the power to summon the House even after prorogation.                     done clear
  C)
   He continues to be in office even after the dissolution of the House and until imrnediawj before the first meeting of the House.                                             done clear
  D)
   He must vacate the office if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha.              done clear
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• question_answer56)
  The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by:                                      
  A)
   Elected members of Rajya Sabha         done clear
  B)
   All members of Rajya Sabha         done clear
  C)
   Elected members of Parliament          done clear
  D)
   All members of Parliament          done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Assertion (A): The rule of lapse is not essential for effective financial control.

  Reason (R): The rule of lapse suffers from weaknesses relating to planning and control expenditure.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A                done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A            done clear
  C)
   A is true but R is false                                                                done clear
  D)
   A is false but R is true                                                                  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  The Joint Session of the two Houses of the Parliament is chaired by the:                     
  A)
   Vice-President of India                   done clear
  B)
   Speaker of the House of the People      done clear
  C)
   Chairman of the Rajya Sabha             done clear
  D)
   Prime Minister of India                    done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Under Article 368 of the Constitution of India, a Constitutional Amendment Bill is passed by the ; Parliament by:
  A)
   Simple majority of members present and voting done clear
  B)
   Two-thirds majority of members present and voting done clear
  C)
   Three-forums majority of members present and voting done clear
  D)
   Majority of total membership and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The Railway budget and the demand for grants relating to Railways are presented to the Parliament separately done clear
  B)
   Generally one demand for grant is presented in respect of each Ministry or Department. done clear
  C)
   The demand for grants for the Department of Telecommunications is presented to the Parliament separately done clear
  D)
   The demands for grants of various Ministries include both plan and non-plan estimates of expenditure under each head. done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Which of the following is not correct with regard to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
  A)
   The Speaker certifies whether a particular bill is money bill or not. done clear
  B)
   Discussion on a motion for the removal of the Speaker is presided over by the Vice-President. done clear
  C)
   The Speaker has power to curtail or cancel the zero hour. done clear
  D)
   The Speaker nominates chairpersons of various committees. done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Which of the following statements are correct in respect of parliamentary debate on Appropriation Bill?

  1. No amendments can be moved on the amount of expenditure.

  2. Speaker is empowered to withhold permission on matters of repetitive nature.

  3. Rajya Sabha has power to amend or reject the Bill.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only     done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer63)
  According to Parliamentary procedure, the term 'guillotine' means that the Speaker:
  A)
   Stops the business on hand and puts the matter to vote done clear
  B)
   Adjourns the House before expiry of the time done clear
  C)
   Disallows voting on a modon done clear
  D)
   Reprimands a member form is behavior done clear
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• question_answer64)
  While discussing a budget, the Parliament cannot:
  A)
   Give assent to the demand done clear
  B)
   Reduce die demand done clear
  C)
   Refuse the demand done clear
  D)
   Increase me demand done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which one of the following is not related to Adjournment Motion?
  A)
   The matter is framed in general terms. done clear
  B)
   The matter is urgent. done clear
  C)
   The matter is of general public interest. done clear
  D)
   The matter does not raise a question of privilege. done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Which one among the following carries out demarcation of electoral constituencies in each State and allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to different States?
  A)
   Election Commission                    done clear
  B)
   Register General done clear
  C)
   Delimitation Commission                done clear
  D)
   States Reorganisation Commission done clear
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• question_answer67)

  Which of the following is/are correct in respect of 'Zero Hour' discussion?

  1. It is not directed against individual Minister.

  2. It covers questions raised over matters of public importance.

  Select me correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Which one of the following is true of me Appropriation Act?
  A)
   It is the demand for grants approved by me Parliament. done clear
  B)
   It applies to approval of the budget by me Parliament. done clear
  C)
   Authorisation by the Parliament for withdrawal of money from the consolidated fund done clear
  D)
   Authorisation by the Parliament for withdrawal of money from the contingency fund done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to the power of Parliament in enacting the Budget?
  A)
   It can increase a tax, but not reduce it. done clear
  B)
   It can increase a tax, as well as reduce or abolish it. done clear
  C)
   It cannot increase a tax, but can reduce or abolish it. done clear
  D)
   It can neither increase a tax nor reduce it. done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Who among the following can establish additional courts for better administration of any existing law with respect to a matter contained in the Union List?
  A)
   Chief Justice of India                    done clear
  B)
   High Court of the concerned State done clear
  C)
   Parliament                              done clear
  D)
   Concerned State Legislature done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. No Member of the Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any Court in respect of any vote given by him in any Committee of the Parliament.

  2. A House of the Parliament can try anyone or any case directly, as a Court of Justice.

  3. No Member of the Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any Court in respect of anything said in the Parliament.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   Only 1 done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha:
  A)
   In the matter of creating new All-India Services done clear
  B)
   In amending the Constitution done clear
  C)
   In the removal of the Government done clear
  D)
   In making cut motions done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Who among the following chooses a member of the Council of States to be its Deputy Chairman?
  A)
   The President done clear
  B)
   The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs done clear
  C)
   The Prime Minister done clear
  D)
   The Council of States done clear
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• question_answer74)
  The Demands for Supplementary Grants must be presented to and passed by the House:
  A)
   Before the end of the respective financial year done clear
  B)
   Before the budget of the following year is passed done clear
  C)
   After the withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund done clear
  D)
   After me submission of report of C.A.G. done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Which of the following expenditures shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

  1. The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office

  2. The emoluments and allowances of the Prime Minister and other expenditure relating to his office

  3. The salaries and allowances of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States

  4. The salaries and allowances of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Demands for grants can emanate only from:
  A)
   The leader of the Opposition done clear
  B)
   The Executive                                                                 done clear
  C)
   The chairman of the Estimates Committee                                           done clear
  D)
   Any member who is not a member of the ruling party done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  List-I (grants)		List-II (meanings)
  A.	Vote on account	1.	Lumpsum money granted without detailed estimates
  B.	Vote on credit	2.	Additional expenditure not covered in the approved budget
  C.	Supplementary demand for grants	3.	Amount spent in excess of the grants
  D.	Excess demand for grants	4.	Grants in advance pending budgetary; approval

  Codes:
  A)
   A-1      B-4       C-3       D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-4       B-4       C-2       D-3 done clear
  C)
  A-4       B-1       C-2       D-3 done clear
  D)
  A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  What is meant by 'Zero Hour'?
  A)
   Exact time when the question hour ends done clear
  B)
   Time between question hour and next item on the agenda done clear
  C)
   Time allotted for informal discussion between two stages of discussion on a bill done clear
  D)
   Specific time allotted for a discussion on budget done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Which of the following regarding the Rajya Sabha are correct?

  1. It is not subject to dissolution.

  2. It has a term of six years.

  3. One-third of its members retire after every two years.

  4. Its members shall not be less than 25 years of age.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                     done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which one of the following has precedence over every other motion?
  A)
   Calling attention done clear
  B)
   Half-an-hour discussion done clear
  C)
   Adjournment motion                    done clear
  D)
   A resolution by both the Houses jointly done clear
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• question_answer81)

  A Money Bill deals with:

  1. The receipt of money on account of the public account of India

  2. Giving any guarantee by the Government of India for borrowing of money

  3. Custody of Consolidated Fund of India

  4. Withdrawal of money from Contingency Fund of India

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  When an advance grant is made by Parliament, pending the regular passage of the budget it is called:
  A)
   Vote on credit                           done clear
  B)
   Token grant done clear
  C)
   Vote on account                         done clear
  D)
   Supplementary grant done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to be filled by the representatives of the States and of the Union Territories is in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

  2. The representatives of each State and Union Territory in the Rajya Sabha are elected by elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the State and the body functioning as Legislature for the Union Territory in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The nature of a Bill which is certified by the Speaker as a Money Bill shall not be open to question in the either House of Parliament but can be taken up only in a court of law.

  2. After the grants included in the Annual Financial Statement are voted by the House of the People, the grants so made by the House of the People, as well as the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and the taxing proposals of the budget are incorporated in the Appropriation Bill.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Statement I: Usually a vote on account is discussed in detail and voted upon by the Parliament.

  Statement II: A vote on account empowers the Lok Sabha to make a grant in advance for a part of the financial year pending completion of the budgetary process.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. done clear
  C)
   Statement I is true but Statement II is false. done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false but Statement II is true. done clear
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• question_answer86)
  When an Ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, it has to be passed by a:
  A)
   Simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done clear
  B)
   Two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done clear
  C)
   Simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses done clear
  D)
   Two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting done clear
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• question_answer87)

  Consider the following statements with respect to the Rajya Sabha:

  1. The origin of the Rajya Sabha can be traced back to 1919, when in pursuance to the Government of India Act, 1919, a second chamber known as the Council of States was created.

  2. The Rajya Sabha has special powers to declare that it is necessary and expedient in the national interest that Parliament may make laws with respect to a matter in the State list.

  Which of the statements) given above is / are correct?
  A)
   Only                done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Charged expenditure upon the Consolidated Fund of India:
  A)
   Is submitted to the vote of the Parliament done clear
  B)
   Is not submitted to the vote of Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
   Is not submitted for the sanction of the President done clear
  D)
   Is not submitted to the vote of the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer89)
  'No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.' Which Article of the Constitution of India provides this?
  A)
   Article 29                      done clear
  B)
   Article 215 done clear
  C)
   Article 256                    done clear
  D)
   Article 265 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  The estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India included in the budget and required to be voted by the Lok Sabha are submitted in the form of:
  A)
   Charged Expenditure                   done clear
  B)
   Capital Budget done clear
  C)
   Demands for Grants                    done clear
  D)
   Revenue Budget done clear
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• question_answer91)
  The question asked orally after the Question Hour in the House is called:
  A)
   Supplementary question                 done clear
  B)
   Short-notice question done clear
  C)
   Starred question                        done clear
  D)
   Un starred question done clear
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• question_answer92)
  The economy cut-motion seeks to reduce the proposed expenditure of a demand for grant by:
  A)
   Rupees one hundred                    done clear
  B)
   Rupee one done clear
  C)
   A specified amount                     done clear
  D)
   An unspecified amount done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List-I (Terms)		List-II (implications)
  A.	Voting on the demands for grants	1.	Prior consent for the president
  B.	Budget	2.	Not subject to vote of parliament
  C.	Money Bill	3.	An instrument of socio ? economic change
  D.	Charged expenditure	4.	Enactment of budget
  		5.	Public accounts committee

  Codes:
  A)
  A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-3       B-4       C-2       D-5 done clear
  C)
  A-1       B-3       C-4       D-2       done clear
  D)
  A-1       B-3       C-4       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Pending the passage of Finance Bill in the Parliament, the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1931 empowers the government to collect taxes for a period of:
  A)
   50 days                        done clear
  B)
   60 days done clear
  C)
   75 days                        done clear
  D)
   90 days done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The Consolidated Fund of India is made up of:
  A)
   The excise duty and the income tax done clear
  B)
   The income tax and the corporate tax done clear
  C)
   The money raised from all loans done clear
  D)
   All revenue receipts of the Government of India done clear
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• question_answer96)
  A grant provided by the Parliament in respect of the estimated expenditure for the part of the ensuing financial year pending the regular passage of the budget is called:
  A)
   Appropriation account                  done clear
  B)
   Token cut done clear
  C)
   Vote on account                        done clear
  D)
   Cut motion done clear
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• question_answer97)
  In the context of the budget, the term 'guillotine' is used with reference to:
  A)
   Appropriation Bill                      done clear
  B)
   Consolidated Fund charges done clear
  C)
   Voting of Demands                     done clear
  D)
   Finance Bill done clear
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• question_answer98)
  The charged expenditure includes:
  A)
   Any sums required to satisfy any judgement, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunals done clear
  B)
   Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable done clear
  C)
   The salaries and allowances of certain high officials done clear
  D)
   All the above done clear
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• question_answer99)

  Statement I: The Parliament exerts authority over administration through the appropriation process,

  Statement II: The gross amount of the appropriation determines the volume of official activity and an itemized appropriation act may leave little or no administrative discretion.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. done clear
  C)
   Statement I is true but Statement II is false.                                                done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false but Statement II is true.                                                done clear
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• question_answer100)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. After the demands for grants in the Annual Financial Statement are voted by the Lok Sabha,    the grants so made as well as the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India are    incorporated in the Annual Finance Bill.

  2. The taxing proposals of the budget are included in an Appropriation Bill.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?                                           
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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