UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Legislature Question Bank

done National Legislature : Parliament Total Questions - 100

• question_answer1)
  The Parliament of the Union, according to Article 79, consists of the following:

  1. The President of India

  2. The House of the People

  3. The Council of States

  4. The Legislative Assemblies

  Select the correct code.
  A)
  1, 2, 3   done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The nominated members on the Council of States are
  A)
  All appointed by the President done clear
  B)
  Six appointed by the President and six, by the Vice-President done clear
  C)
  Six elected by the House of the People, and six, by the Council of States done clear
  D)
  All nominated by the Supreme Court of India done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Those nominated on the Council of States should have special knowledge and practical experience in the following stated order
  A)
  Literature, art social service and science done clear
  B)
  Social science, science, art, and literature done clear
  C)
  Literature, science, art and social service done clear
  D)
  Art and literature, science and social service done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The remaining 238 members on the Council of States are
  A)
  Directly elected by the Lok Sabha done clear
  B)
  Directly elected by the Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  Indirectly elected by the state legislative assemblies done clear
  D)
  Indirectly elected by the state legislatures done clear
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• question_answer5)
  The total strength of the House of the People is
  A)
  530                               done clear
  B)
  520 done clear
  C)
  550                               done clear
  D)
  500 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The tenure of the Council of States' members is
  A)
  Permanent done clear
  B)
  4 years, while half of the them to retire every two years done clear
  C)
  6 years, while one-third to retire every two years done clear
  D)
  2 years done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Which one of the following is the qualification of the Lok Sabha members?
  A)
  A resident of India done clear
  B)
  Must have completed 35 years of age done clear
  C)
  Must have the qualification as sought of a Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  Must a member of a state legislative member done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Which one of the following is not true regarding members of the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
  Must not be less than 25 years done clear
  B)
  Shall not be a citizen of India done clear
  C)
  Should have qualifications as prescribed by Parliament done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The President convenes the session of the each House of the Parliament.

  2. He can prorogue both-Houses or either House.

  3. He can dissolve the Rajya Sabha.

  4. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.

  A)
  1, 2, 4   done clear
  B)
  1, 3, 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 done clear
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• question_answer10)
  What amount of period must have elapsed between the last sitting of the first session and the summoning of the second session of the Parliament?
  A)
  2 months                       done clear
  B)
  3 months done clear
  C)
  4 months                       done clear
  D)
  6 months done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which one of the following is not true?
  A)
  The President may send messages to any house of the Parliament. done clear
  B)
  He may send messages to both Houses of the Parliament. done clear
  C)
  He may not require the attendance of all the members. done clear
  D)
  He may require the attendance of all the members of the Parliament. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Which one of the following is a correct statement?
  A)
  Special address is given by the Vice-President. done clear
  B)
  Special address is given by the Prime Minister. done clear
  C)
  Special address is given by the Chief Justice. done clear
  D)
  Special address is given by the President. done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following is not a correct statement?
  A)
  Attorney-General has the right to speak in the proceedings of either House or both Houses. done clear
  B)
  He may take part in the joint sittings of the Houses. done clear
  C)
  He may participate in the proceedings of committee of which he is a member. done clear
  D)
  He may be empowered to vote in the proceedings. done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The Vice-President of India is
  A)
  A member of the Council of States done clear
  B)
  He is elected by Council of States done clear
  C)
  He is an ex-office chairman of the Council of States done clear
  D)
  He is like the Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer15)
  How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? Select the correct code.

  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by two Houses of Parliament.

  2. He is nominated by the President of India.

  3. He is elected by the members of Lok Sabha.

  4. After the general elections, the eldest member of the Lok Sabha (in age) becomes the Speaker called the 'Pro Tern' Speaker.

  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3, 4                      done clear
  D)
  3 only done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from his office by a resolution passed by
  A)
  The House of the People done clear
  B)
  The Parliament done clear
  C)
  The Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  The joint sittings of the two Houses done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The oath that a member of the Parliament takes before he assumes office is to bear his true faith and allegiance to:
  A)
  The President of India          done clear
  B)
  The Prime Minister of India done clear
  C)
  The Constitution of India    done clear
  D)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Who, among the following, decides the genuiness of the letter of resignation of a member of the Lok Sabha?
  A)
  The Prsident of India done clear
  B)
  The Chairman of the Council of States done clear
  C)
  The Prime Minister of India done clear
  D)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. A bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of prorogation of the Houses.

  2. A bill pending in the Council of States, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  3. A bill which is pending in the Lok Sabha or has been passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending in the Council of States, shall lapse as per the provisions of Article 108, on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct,                done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 are correct. done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 are correct,     done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  The joint sittings of the two Houses of the Parliament are notified by
  A)
  The Speaker                   done clear
  B)
  The Vice President done clear
  C)
  The President done clear
  D)
  the Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Who presides over the joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament?
  A)
  The Speaker       done clear
  B)
  The Vice President done clear
  C)
  The President     done clear
  D)
  the Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which one of the following is not a true statement?
  A)
  Ordinary bill must first originate in the Council of States. done clear
  B)
  Money bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States. done clear
  C)
  The Council of States can keep the money bill for 14 days. done clear
  D)
  The Council of States cannot pass the vote of no-confidence against the Council Ministers. done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Who certifies that a particular bill is money bill?
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  The Finance Minister done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer24)
  With regard to the assent of the bills, the President
  A)
  Gives assent to the bill done clear
  B)
  Sends the bill back to the originating House with his remarks done clear
  C)
  Cannot withhold his assent done clear
  D)
  Cannot ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider the bill done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The President is empowered to promulgate ordinances when
  A)
  The Lok Sabha is not in session done clear
  B)
  The Rajya Sabha is not in session done clear
  C)
  The Parliament is not in session done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer26)
  In how much time does an ordinance cease to exist if it does not have the approval of the Parliament?
  A)
  6 days of the reassembly of the Parliament done clear
  B)
  6 weeks of the reassembly of the Parliament done clear
  C)
  8 week of the reassembly of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  12 weeks of the reassembly of the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which of the following are true regarding the powers of the two Houses of the Parliament?
  A)
  The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in amending the Constitution. done clear
  B)
  The emergency powers of the two houses are co-equal. done clear
  C)
  The Council of States can censure the Council of Ministers. done clear
  D)
  The two houses have co-equal electoral powers. done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Who among the following has the power to make laws on the residuary powers?
  A)
  Lok Sabha                     done clear
  B)
  Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  President                        done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer29)
  If the Council of States passes a resolution that it is in the interest of the nation to make a law on a subject on the state list, the Parliament shall have the power to make law on the said subject for a period of
  A)
  One year                       done clear
  B)
  6 months done clear
  C)
  Till the said resolution seeks     done clear
  D)
  Two months done clear
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• question_answer30)
  With how much majority can the Council of States pass the resolution that it is in the interest of the nation that the Parliament make a law on the state subject?
  A)
  One-thirds of the members presenting and voting done clear
  B)
  One-thirds of the members present done clear
  C)
  Two-thirds of the members voting done clear
  D)
  Two-thirds of the members present and voting done clear
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• question_answer31)
  On which of the following matters does the Parliament have the power to make laws to amend the Constitution by a simple majority? Choose from the codes given.

  1. Alteration of names, boundaries and areas of states

  2. Appointment of the additional judges

  3. Abolition or the establishment of the second chamber in a state legislature

  4. Administration of the scheduled areas

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4   done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which of the following is correct with regard to the Council of States? Select from the codes given.

  1. The Council of States is not subject to dissolution.

  2. Its term is of six years.

  3. One-half of its members retire every second year.

  4. Its members shall not be less than 30 years of age.

             
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1only                done clear
  D)
  4 only done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Disqualifications on grounds of defection for a member of the Parliament shall not apply:
  A)
  When there is a split in the original political party to which he has been elected done clear
  B)
  When he has voluntarily given up his membership of a political party done clear
  C)
  When he abstains from voting in the House contrary to the direction of his political party done clear
  D)
  When a nominated member of House joins a political party after six month done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The Constitution makes a distinction between the legislative power to levy a tax and the power to appropriate the proceeds of tax so levied

  2. There is a concurrent sphere in the matter of tax legislation

  A)
  Only 1 is correct, done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are correct,         done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer35)
  The Constitution of India wants the Lok Sabha to meet at least
  A)
  Thrice each year with no more than two months between the 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_answer36)
  Who, among the following, can initiate the introduction of a new All-India service?
  A)
  The Council of States with two-thirds of the members present and voting done clear
  B)
  The majority of the inter-state council members done clear
  C)
  One-tenth of the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  One-tenth of state assemblies members done clear
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• question_answer37)
   Which of the following committees acts as a watchdog on expenditures and financial irregularities?
  A)
  Public Accounts Committee done clear
  B)
  Estimates Committee done clear
  C)
  Committee on Public Undertakings done clear
  D)
  Committee on Public Expenditure done clear
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• question_answer38)
  The quorum required in the Lok Sabha is
  A)
  One-fourth                     done clear
  B)
  One-fifth done clear
  C)
  One-sixth                       done clear
  D)
  One-tenth done clear
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• question_answer39)
  The quorum requirement (if total strength is 250) of the Council of States is
  A)
  50                                 done clear
  B)
  25 done clear
  C)
  40                                 done clear
  D)
  30 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of
  A)
  Ministry of Home Affairs done clear
  B)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  Prime Minister?s Office done clear
  D)
  Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The boundaries of the states of the Union can be altered by the Parliament by two-thirds majority.

  2. The boundaries of the states of union can be altered by simple majority of Parliament.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Which of the following is not a true statement?
  A)
  The Rajya Sabha has the power to approve the proclamation of emergency. done clear
  B)
  It can create and abolition legislative councils. done clear
  C)
  It helps in the election of the Vice-President. done clear
  D)
  It empowers the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list. done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The Council of State is a
  A)
  House elected every six year done clear
  B)
  House elected every five years done clear
  C)
  House which is permanent done clear
  D)
  House subject to dissolution done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which one of the following is correct with regard to the Speaker?
  A)
  As a member, he has a vote which he casts the way he likes. done clear
  B)
  As a Speaker, he has the only casting vote. done clear
  C)
  He possesses two votes: one as a Speaker, another as a member of the Lok Sabha                                           done clear
  D)
  He does not vote, though he has two votes. done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Of the two Houses, which House of the Parliament is more powerful in exercising control over the executive of the Union?
  A)
  The Council of States done clear
  B)
  The House of the People done clear
  C)
  The Council of States in the first six months done clear
  D)
  The House of the People in the second six months done clear
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• question_answer46)
  How is the deadlock over an ordinary bill removed in the Parliament?
  A)
  Through conference committee consisting of 15 members of the Lok Sabha and 7 members of Rajya Sabha done clear
  B)
  Through conference committee consisting of equal number of members of the two Houses done clear
  C)
  Through joint sitting of the two Houses done clear
  D)
  Through the good offices of the Speaker done clear
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• question_answer47)
  How does a debate in a House of Parliament come to a close?
  A)
  Motion              done clear
  B)
  Guilotine done clear
  C)
  Divison done clear
  D)
  Point of order done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The money bill originates in the Council of States because it is an upper House.

  2. The money bill originates in the Lok Sabha because it is a directly elected House.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.                  done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.           done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer49)
  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 the expiry of time done clear
  C)
  Does not allow voting on a motion done clear
  D)
  Reprimands members for misbahaviour done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Match List I with List II and choose the answer from the codes given.

  List I	List II
  A Select Committee	1 Allocates time for discussion on various items
  B  Public Accounts Committee	2 Considers the question of contempt of the House
  C Business Advisory Committee	3 Examines whether the  public money is spent according to the rules or not
  D Estimate Committee	4 Scrutinizes a bill clause- by clause and recommends changes
  E Committee on Public Undertaking	5 Examines     departmental expenditure in the budget

         
  A)
  A-4                   B-3                   C-1                   D-5 done clear
  B)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-1                   D-5 done clear
  C)
  A-4                   B-3                   C-5                   D-2 done clear
  D)
  A-3                   B-4                   C-5                   D-2 done clear
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• question_answer51)
  The bill (legislative) means:
  A)
  A draft legislative proposal     done clear
  B)
  A draft executive order done clear
  C)
  A draft ordinance               done clear
  D)
  A draft treaty done clear
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• question_answer52)
  What is meant by the Government bill?
  A)
  A bill introduced in the Lok Sabha done clear
  B)
  A bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  A bill introduced by an ordinary member of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  A bill introduced by a minister in any House of the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Consider the following with regard to the money bill and its contents. Select the correct ones from the codes given.

  1. Imposition, addition, and regulation of any tax

  2. Borrowings and lendings

  3. Income and expenditure

             
  A)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. A money bill is first introduced in the Lok Sabha.

  2. A financial bill is introduced with the prior permission of the President.

             
  A)
  1 is correct, 2 is false. done clear
  B)
  2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Within how much time does the President have to give consent to a Finance Bill as considered and passed by the Parliament?
  A)
  30 days             done clear
  B)
  45 days done clear
  C)
  60 days             done clear
  D)
  75 days done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. All financial bills are not money bills.

  2. Only those financial bills are money bill which are certified so by the Speaker.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1, 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1, 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Which of the following are described as starred questions?
  A)
  Questions which are answered in a written form done clear
  B)
  Questions which relate to urgent public matters done clear
  C)
  Questions which are answered orally done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer58)
  What is meant by a censure motion?
  A)
  It is a form of an adjournment motion. done clear
  B)
  It is a way of eliciting any information. done clear
  C)
  It is sort of a no-confidence motion. done clear
  D)
  It is a form of no-day-yet-named motion. done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Adjournment sine-die means
  A)
  Adjournment of the House for the remaining day done clear
  B)
  Adjournment without any definite date for the next sitting done clear
  C)
  Adjournment till the next day done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer60)
  With whose consent can 'motion as a proposal be initiated?
  A)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  B)
  Prime Minister done clear
  C)
  Minister of Parliamentary Affairs done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer61)
  When were the Hindi names adopted for the House of the People as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the Council of States?
  A)
  1951                 done clear
  B)
  1952 done clear
  C)
  1953                 done clear
  D)
  1954 done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Which of the following is not the legislative function of the President?
  A)
  Summoning the session of the Parliament done clear
  B)
  Appointing the ministers done clear
  C)
  Proroguing the sessions of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  Dissolving the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer63)
   Which of the schedules of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats to the states and union territories to the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
  Third Scheduled done clear
  B)
  Fourth Scheduled done clear
  C)
  Seventh Scheduled          done clear
  D)
  Tenth Scheduled done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Which one of the following union territory is represented in the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
  Chandigarh done clear
  B)
  Andaman and Nicobar Islands done clear
  C)
  Puducherry done clear
  D)
  Lakshdweep done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Who is empowered to prorogue the Houses of the Parliament?
  A)
  Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  B)
  Chairmen of the Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. Prorogation of the House means the termination of the sitting of the House for the day.

  2. It means the termination of the session of the House, not merely the sitting.

  3. The President has the power of prorogation, and not the Speaker or the Chairman of the Council of States.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 are true. done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 are true. done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 are true. done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Consider the following powers related to the president and choose the correct code:

  1. The President has, under Article 331, power to nominate two Anglo Indians in the Lok Sabha.

  2. He does so if he is satisfied that the Anglo Indian community is adequately represented.

             
  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer68)
  How was the decision made with regard to the one-third/two-third retirement in the case of Rajya Sabha members initially?
  A)
  By lottery done clear
  B)
  By law of the Parliament done clear
  C)
  By order of the President done clear
  D)
  By Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Which of the following is not true with regard to the oath/affirmation of the members of the Parliament?
  A)
  To demonstrate allegiance to the Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India done clear
  C)
  To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution done clear
  D)
  To faithfully discharge the duties upon which he is about to enter done clear
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• question_answer70)
  How does the Speaker vacate his office?
  A)
  If he ceases to be the member of the Lok Sabh? done clear
  B)
  If he gives his resignation to the President done clear
  C)
  If the two Houses of the Parliament pass a resolution against the Speaker done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which one of the following is not the function of the Speaker?
  A)
  The casting vote which a Speaker has is to remove the deadlock between the two Houses. done clear
  B)
  The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses Parliament. done clear
  C)
  He decides, in consultation with the Vice-President, whether a bill is a money bill or not. done clear
  D)
  He is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee. done clear
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• question_answer72)
  The Speaker is not the chairman of which of the following committees?
  A)
  Business Advisory Committee done clear
  B)
  Rules Committee done clear
  C)
  Public Accounts Committee done clear
  D)
  General Purpose Committee done clear
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• question_answer73)
  'Pro Tem' Speaker is

  1. The senior-most member of the Parliament in experience

  2. The senior most person of the Parliament in age Select the correct code.

  A)
  1 is true.            done clear
  B)
  2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Consider the following with regard to speaker's powers and choose the correct code:

  1. The Speaker certifies that a particular bill is a money bill and his decision is final

  2. The Vice-President presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament.

  A)
  1 is correct, 2 is false,            done clear
  B)
  2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which of the following is true with regard to the office of the 'Whip5?
  A)
  The term 'Whip' is mentioned in the Constitution. done clear
  B)
  It is based in only convention. done clear
  C)
  It is not used in the Rules of the House. done clear
  D)
  It is used by the leader of the opposition. done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which one of the following is not true?
  A)
  A bill pending before the Lok Sabha lapses if the Lok Sabha is dissolved. done clear
  B)
  A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the President gets lapsed. done clear
  C)
  A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. done clear
  D)
  A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the President for reconsideration of the House does not lapse. done clear
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• question_answer77)
  What is meant by Tame-duck5 session? Select the correct code.

  1. The first session of the Lok Sabha after general elections.

  2. The last session of the Lok Sabha after the election of the new Lok Sabha.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. Censure motion does not require the Council of Ministers through it censures a ministry s specific policies.

  2. No-confidence motion if passed requires the Council of Ministers to resign from office.

             
  A)
  1 is correct, 2 is false,             done clear
  B)
  2 is correct, 1 is false. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.            done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. When a censure motion is adopted in Lok Sabha specific reason for its adoption has to be given.

  2. When a no-confidence is adopted in the Lok Sabha no specific reason for its adoption needs to be given.

  A)
  Only 1 is true.    done clear
  B)
  2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true.      done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer80)
  It a motion of thanks is not passed, it would mean
  A)
  The Lok Sabha is adjourned sine-die done clear
  B)
  The Council of States takes charge of the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  The Council of Ministers is defeated done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which one of the following is not a feature of the Public bill?
  A)
  It is introduced by a member of the Parliament who is not a minister. done clear
  B)
  It reflects the policies of the government. done clear
  C)
  Its introduction requires seven days-notice. done clear
  D)
  Its chances of being passed by the Parliament are relatively large. done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Which one of the following is not true with regard to money bill?
  A)
  A money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. done clear
  B)
  Only a minister, especial the Finance Minister, can introduce such a bill. done clear
  C)
  It can be introduced with the prior permission of the President. done clear
  D)
  It can be retuned for reconsideration or withheld. done clear
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• question_answer83)
  To which of the following funds are the receipts credited and payments delisted?
  A)
  Public Account of India done clear
  B)
  Contingency Fund of India done clear
  C)
  Consolidated Fund of India done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer84)
  The government has to resign if
  A)
  A motion of thanks is not passed done clear
  B)
  A money bill is rejected done clear
  C)
  A cut in motion is passed done clear
  D)
  A resolution defeating the government on a vital issue is passed done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The Parliament can make a law on a state subject under special circumstances.

  2. The Parliament has legislative as well as constituent powers.

  3. The Parliament takes part in the election of the Speaker.

  4. The Parliament can remove the Vice-President from his office.

  A)
  1, 2, 3               done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4               done clear
  D)
  2, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer86)
  A new All-India service can be created by the Parliament at the initiation of the
  A)
  Lok Sabha                     done clear
  B)
  Rajya Sabha done clear
  C)
  President                        done clear
  D)
  Speaker done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Which of the following committees is exclusively a Lok Sabha committee?
  A)
  Public Accounts Committee done clear
  B)
  Estimates Committee done clear
  C)
  Committee on Public undertaking done clear
  D)
  Committee on Government Assurances done clear
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• question_answer88)
  By whom is appointed, the chairman of the Committee on Public Undertaking appointed with 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha)?
  A)
  The Vice-President done clear
  B)
  The President done clear
  C)
  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  The Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer89)
  How many members were increased in the Departmental Standing Committee?
  A)
  15 to 22            done clear
  B)
  16 to 23 done clear
  C)
  17 to 24 done clear
  D)
  18 to 25 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  The Rules Committee has a total strength in Lok Sabha of
  A)
  10 members                   done clear
  B)
  15 member done clear
  C)
  20 members                   done clear
  D)
  25 members done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Of which Lok Sabha it is said, that it had completed its term?
  A)
  Fourth Lok Sabha           done clear
  B)
  Fifth Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  Sixth Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  Seventh Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Vote on account menas
  A)
  A proposal passed by Rajya Sabha on account only done clear
  B)
  A proposal submitted by Finance Minister before presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha done clear
  C)
  A proposal relating to the speech of the President before the joint session of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  A power of the Parliament to sanction grant, in advance, to meet the expenses before the annual budget is passed done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. The Parliament consists of two Houses: the House of the People and the Council of States.

  2. The Council of States represents the states as specified in the Seventh Schedule.

  3. The Lok Sabha represents those directly elected by people.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct,                done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 are correct. done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 are correct,              done clear
  D)
  3 only is correct. done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Consider the following and choose the correct code:

  1. All bills containing taxation are called the money bills.

  2. Money bill does not originate in the Council of States.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct, done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are correct,    done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The difference between vote on account and interim budget is:

  1. Vote on account is used by a regular government while the interim budget is used by a caretaker government.

  2. Vote on account deals only with the expenditure in the Governments budget while the interim budget has both the expenditure and the receipt to deal with. Select the correct code with the correct statements.

  A)
  Only 1 is correct, done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are correct,         done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Which of the following is true with regard to a Private Bill?
  A)
  It is introduced by a minister. done clear
  B)
  It reflects the view point of the ruling party. done clear
  C)
  It has lesser chances of being passed by the Parliament. done clear
  D)
  It requires a seven-days-notice. done clear
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• question_answer97)
  When are the Private Members resolutions/bill introduced?
  A)
  Every Monday    done clear
  B)
  Every Friday done clear
  C)
  Alternate Monday           done clear
  D)
  Alternate Friday done clear
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• question_answer98)
  What is meant by 'kangaroo closer'? Select the correct code.

  1. When a member of the Parliament seeks closure of the discussion and for vote

  2. When important clauses are taken up for discussion and for voting

             
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are correct,        done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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• question_answer99)
  How much time is given for a short notice question?
  A)
  More than ten days            done clear
  B)
  Less than ten days done clear
  C)
  More than one month          done clear
  D)
  Less than two months done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Consider the following statements with regard to a Finance bill and choose the correct code.

  1. Finance Bill and Financial Bill are the same.

  2. It is ordinarily introduced in the Lok Sabha immediately after the budget is presented.

  A)
  Only 1 is true. done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is true. done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 both are true. done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 both are false. done clear
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