Question 1

With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements:
1) Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.
2) The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State.
3) Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct.

Question 2

Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ?

Accepted Answer

Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature (Legislative Assembly) have the right to vote in the elections to the Rajya Sabha, while all citizens of India above 18 years have the right to vote in Lok Sabha elections.

Question 3

Funds belonging to the. Government of India are kept in :

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

In normal times, the Union Parliament:

Accepted Answer

The Union Parliament can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting. This provision allows the central government to make laws on subjects reserved for states under certain conditions, enhancing its legislative capability on matters of national importance.

Question 5

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true?
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Question 6

If the Speaker of the Lower House of a State wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the:

Accepted Answer

The Speaker of the Lower House of a State (Legislative Assembly) addresses his letter of resignation to the Deputy Speaker, as per the rules governing the procedure of the house.

Question 7

Which of the following features restrict the authority of Parliament in India?
1) A written Constitution clearly prescribes its scope of operation.
2) The Supreme Court can strike down a law passed by Parliament if it contravenes any of the Constitutional provisions.
3) Parliament is limited by the incorportation of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

1) The Indian Constitution clearly outlines the powers and limits of the Parliament, ensuring a structured scope of operation. 2) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to invalidate any parliamentary law that is found to be unconstitutional. 3) The incorporation of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution acts as a safeguard against parliamentary actions that could infringe upon these rights, thereby limiting Parliament's authority.

Question 8

Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
I. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha.
II. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha.
III. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution.
IV. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent.
V. Bills returned by President for reconsideration.

Accepted Answer

A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha, a joint sitting of Parliament if notification has been given before dissolution, bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for assent, and bills returned by the President for reconsideration are not affected by the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Question 9

A dissolution does not affect:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A dissolution does not affect:
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Question 10

If an unqualified or disqualified person sits and votes in Parliament:

Accepted Answer

Under the Representation of the People Act, an unqualified or disqualified person who sits and votes in Parliament is liable to a fine of Rs.500 for each day they so sit and vote, rather than facing prosecution, imprisonment by the House, or no action at all.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The statement in option C is incorrect because both proposing new taxes and making changes in the rates of existing taxes require legislative action through a Finance Bill or an Act. Changes in tax rates are not exempt from this requirement.

Question 12

The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the:

Accepted Answer

The President of India is responsible for causing the Annual Financial Statement, which is essentially the Union Budget, to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. This is in accordance with Article 112 of the Indian Constitution.

Question 13

An Appropriation Bill:
I. is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
II. cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure.
III. Includes only the expenditure charged on the Consoliated Fund of India.
IV. is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India.

Accepted Answer

An Appropriation Bill is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India and cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure. However, it includes both charged and voted expenditures, not just the charged ones, and does not pertain to withdrawals from the Contingency Fund of India.

Question 14

Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present?
I. Delhi II. Puducherry
III. Lakshadweep
IV. Chandigarh

Accepted Answer

Only Delhi and Puducherry are represented in the Rajya Sabha among the Union Territories listed.

Question 15

Consider the following statements on Financial Bill and say which is/are correct?
I. It is the sameasa Money Bill.
II. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
III. It can be amended in the Rajya Sabha.
IV. It cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider the following statements on Financial Bill...

Question 16

As a result of prorogation which of the following is not affected?

Accepted Answer

Bills are not affected by prorogation; they can be reintroduced in the next session.

Question 17

The members of the Rajya Sabha are:

Accepted Answer

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, and by the members of the Electoral college for Union Territories, using a single transferable vote system.

Question 18

The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except:
I. financial matters
II. responsibility of the Council of Ministers
III . amendment procedure
IV. election of President

Accepted Answer

In financial matters, the Lok Sabha has more powers than the Rajya Sabha, as a money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Similarly, the Council of Ministers is responsible only to the Lok Sabha, not to the Rajya Sabha.

Question 19

At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed

Accepted Answer

At a joint sitting of Parliament, a bill needs to be passed by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting. This does not require a two-thirds majority or the total number of all members, but rather a simple majority of those present and voting at the time.

Question 20

The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include:

Accepted Answer

Members of Parliament enjoy freedom from arrest in civil cases during the session of Parliament and 40 days before and after such session. They also have the privilege of not being called to serve as a juror or witness while Parliament is in session. However, this privilege does not extend to criminal cases or preventive detention, nor does it grant unlimited freedom of speech; their speech is subject to the rules of parliamentary privilege, which protect them from legal action for anything said within the house, but this is not unlimited and must adhere to certain rules and regulations.

Quiz 13: Indian Public Finance: Disbursements, Constitutional Funds, and Parliamentary Control