Question 1

The first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence was in the year :

Accepted Answer

The first no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha after independence was moved in 1963 against the government of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Question 2

A team of men selected by the party in opposition to take over the different portfolios in case the party is able to wrest power is known as:

Accepted Answer

The term "shadow Cabinet" refers to a group of politicians from the opposition party who hold positions that mirror the official Cabinet positions. They are ready to assume these roles if their party comes to power.

Question 3

Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/her?
I. The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid.
II. The candidate has withdrawn his/her nomination even through it is found valid.
III. The candidate lost the polls but secured 1/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following correctly reflects the position of the Upper House of the State Legislature as compared to the position of the Upper House of the Parliament?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B because there is indeed no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in the states to resolve deadlocks, whereas there is a provision for a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) to resolve deadlocks. This highlights a key difference in the legislative process between the state and central levels in India.

Question 5

A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest, means:

Accepted Answer

A member of Parliament has immunity from arrest in civil cases during the period of 40 days before the commencement of the session and 40 days after the termination of the session. This does not extend to criminal proceedings, preventive detention, or contempt of court.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is correct?
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Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ?

Accepted Answer

CThe Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha must be a member of the Rajya Sabha, as per the rules governing the position. Additionally, there is no requirement that the Vice-Chairman must belong to the main opposition party; this is not a constitutional or procedural requirement. The Vice-Chairman is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha from among themselves, which implies that one has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha to be eligible for the position. However, there is no stipulation that the Vice-Chairman must come from the main opposition party, making option D incorrect.

Question 8

Who among the following may belong to the Rajya Sabha but can speak in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ?

Accepted Answer

Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha have the right to speak in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, as they need to discuss and defend their ministries' policies and decisions in both houses.

Question 9

Which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Prorogation does not wipe out pending business; it merely ends a session. Pending bills and other business can be resumed in the next session.

Question 10

State which of the following statements is incorrect :

Accepted Answer

A Money Bill, as defined in various legislative frameworks, primarily deals with taxes, government borrowing, and expenditure from the consolidated fund, but it does not typically cover the imposition of fines or fees, which are generally considered outside the scope of what constitutes a Money Bill.

Question 11

The maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses of Parliament can be:

Accepted Answer

The maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses of Parliament can be 14.

Question 12

In India, the system of proportional representation is used for:
I. election to the office of the President.
II. election to the office of Vice-President.
III. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
IV. by elections

Accepted Answer

In India, the system of proportional representation, specifically the Single Transferable Vote system, is used for the election to the office of the President, the Vice-President, and for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha. This system ensures that minority opinions are represented proportionally. By-elections, however, do not use this system; they follow the simple majority system.

Question 13

Article 75 includes among its provisions:
1) Prime Minister is to be appointed by the President.
2) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible the Lok Sabha.
3) The President may appoint a non-member as Prime Minister who must become a member of Parliament before the expiration of six months.
4) The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

Accepted Answer

Article 75 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Question 14

Under Article 87 :
I. The President may address either House of Parliament and require the attendance of members for that purpose.
II. The President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha.
III. Provision is to be made by rules regulating the procedure of either House for allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred to in the President's address.

Accepted Answer

Article 87 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha and at the first session of each year. It also provides for rules to regulate the procedure for discussion of the matters referred to in the President's address.

Question 15

In which areas is concurrent action of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha required?
I. Removal of Comptroller and Auditor-General.
II. Approval of emergency proclamation.
III. No-confidence motion.
IV. Constitutional amendment.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent action of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is required for the removal of the Comptroller and Auditor-General, approval of emergency proclamation, and constitutional amendments. A no-confidence motion, however, is exclusive to the Lok Sabha.

Question 16

Which of the following statements are not true?
(A)) The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill.
(B)) The Speaker of Lok Sabha has sole and final power of deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
(C)) In the creation of All-India Services the Lok Sabha has more powers than the Rajya Sabha.
(D)) In 1976 the Money Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

Accepted Answer

- (A) is true because according to the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept.- (B) is true as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha indeed has the sole and final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill.- (C) is not true because in the creation of All-India Services, the Rajya Sabha has a special power. It can pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority to create new All-India Services, a power not vested in the Lok Sabha.- (D) is not true because Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha as per the Indian Constitution, not in the Rajya Sabha.

Question 17

The Parliament legislates on a State subject if:
I. the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds majority that to do so is in the national inter
II. during times of gency.
Ill. when the legislatives of two or more States resolve that it is lawful for Parliament to do so.
IV. a treaty or international agreement has to be implemented.

Accepted Answer

The Parliament can legislate on a State subject under the conditions mentioned in all four options: I) if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority that it is in the national interest, II) during times of emergency, III) when the legislatures of two or more States request it, and IV) to implement a treaty or international agreement.

Question 18

What is the correct sequence of the given stages that a Bill passes through before becoming an Act?
I. Getting published in the official gazette.
II. Admitting amendments.
III. Reference to a joint committee.
IV. Presidential assent.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Parliament is empowered to get all the following removed except:

Accepted Answer

The Chairman of UPSC can only be removed by the President of India, not by the Parliament.

Question 20

Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse?

Accepted Answer

The Comptroller and Auditor General is considered the guardian of the Public Purse as they audit government expenditure and ensure accountability.

Quiz 14: Indian Parliament and Judiciary