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a) 250
b) 240
c) 300
d) 280
Answer: A
Explanation:
• The maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250
• As per Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum permissible strength of the Rajya
Sabha i.e. the upper house of the parliament is 250
• Out of the 250 members, 238 are elected from the states and union territories while the
remaining 12 are nominated by the President.
Answer: D
Explanation:
• The joint sitting of the parliament is called upon by the President as per Article 108
• It is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
• In the absence of the Speaker, the joint session is presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the
Lok Sabha, and in his absence, it is presided over by Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Q3) After how many days of absence from the Parliament can a member of parliament by expelled or
disqualified?
a) 30 days
b) 45 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
Answer: C
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Explanation:
Article 101(4) provides that if for a period of sixty days a member of either house of the parliament is
absent from all the proceedings of the parliament without prior permission, the house thereupon may
declare his seat vacant.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Zero Hour:
• It is the time when Members of the Parliament (MPs) raise issues of urgent importance.
• During the question hour, the members can raise matters without prior notice
• It starts at 12 Noon immediately after the question hour and can proceed till the affairs of the
day don’t halt.
Q5) Which house is better placed with regard to control over the executive?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Both are equally placed
d) It depends on which house the Prime Minister is a member of
Answer: A
Explanation:
• Lok Sabha is better placed with regard to control over the executive
• Lok Sabha exercises control over the executive more effectively than Rajya Sabha because it is a
directly elected body. Lok Sabha has the power to make laws, ask questions and amend the
Constitution.
• Lok Sabha can remove the government by passing a no-confidence motion
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister of India
c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d) The Vice President
Answer: C
Explanation:
• A member of the Lok Sabha can submit his resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• A speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha
• However, he can resign earlier by writing to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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1) When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
2) The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of
Parliament are in session.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 & 2
Answer: C
Explanation:
• In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President by reason of this
death, resignation or removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until the
date on which a new President elected in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to fill
such vacancy enters upon his office.
• When the President is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other
cause, the Vice-President shall discharge his functions until the date on which the President
resumes his duties.
• The Vice-President shall, during, and in respect of, the period while he is so acting as, or
discharging the functions of, President has all the powers and immunities of the President and
be entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament
by law and, until provision in that behalf is so made, such emoluments, allowances and privileges
as are specified in the Second Schedule.
Q8) When can a joint-sitting of both the houses of the parliament be called upon?
a) Only 1
b) 1 & 2 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) 1,2 & 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Accordingly, a joint session can be summoned when:
• If after a bill is passed by one House and transmitted to the other House –
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Then, the President can summon a joint sitting unless the bill had elapsed because of the Lok Sabha’s
dissolution.
(a) President
(b) Vice-President
Answer: B
Explanation:
• The Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any
other office of profit.
• Provided that during any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the
functions of the President under Article 65, he shall not perform the duties of the office of
Chairman of the Council of States and shall not be entitled to any salary or allowance payable to
the Chairman of the Council of States under Article 97.
a) Lok Sabha
b) By a constitutional amendment
c) The President
d) None of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
• The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and unlike the Lok Sabha, it cannot be dissolved at any
time
• Each member of the Rajya Sabha serves for a term of six years
• One-third of its members retire at the expiration of every two years
Q11) Which of the following arguments is not in favour of a second chamber of the legislature?
Answer: C
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Explanation:
The importance of a second chamber can be enumerated as below:
1. It acts as a check on the majoritarian tendencies of the other house.
2. It is an effective means of co-opting eminent members of the society who would never win an election
on their own.
3. It represents the interests of the units in the federation.
Answer: B
Explanation:
• The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
• Membership of Rajya Sabha is restricted by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and
current laws have provision for 245 members.
• Members of the House are indirectly elected by state and territorial legislatures using votes.
Q13) No-confidence motion can be initiated against the Union Council of Ministers:
Answer: D
Explanation:
• Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok
Sabha
• If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers resigns collectively
• The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive
Q14) When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the speaker continues in his/her office till a new:
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Speaker continues in his office till a new speaker is elected when the newly elected Lok Sabha or
house meets.
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Q15) Which of the following motion is bring out in the parliament on the breach of parliamentary
privileges by a member.
Answer: A
Explanation:
• Members of parliament are granted privileges or advantages under Articles 105 and 194 so that
they can carry out their responsibilities and functions without impediment
• Privileges like this are provided because they are necessary for democratic functioning. From time
to time, the law should specify these authorities, privileges, and immunities.
• Violation of these privileges calls for a Privileges motion
Q16) The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the:
a) President
b) Vice-President
c) Speaker
d) Finance Minister
Answer: A
Explanation:
The President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of
Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that
year, in this Part referred to as the “annual financial statement”.
Q17) What are the basic functions of Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
Answer: C
Explanation:
• The Public Accounts Committee scrutinises appropriation and finance accounts of Government
and reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General
• It ensures that public money is spent in accordance with Parliament’s decision and calls attention
to cases of waste, extravagance, loss or nugatory expenditure
Q18) Which of the following is not correct about the No-confidence Motion?
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Answer: B
Explanation:
• Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible
to the Lok Sabha
• It can only be passed in the Lok Sabha
• The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
Q19) After a no-confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides the date for the debate?
a) President
b) Vice-President
c) Lok Sabha Speaker
d) Prime Minister
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Lok Sabha speaker is the one who decides the date on which the debate shall take place in the
parliament
Q20) The expenditure made on which of the following does not require budgetary approval every year
in India?
a) Contingency Fund
b) Consolidated Fund
c) Defence
d) Natural Calamities
Answer: D
Explanation:
• Natural Calamities are sudden “acts of God,” which cannot be anticipated and planned. So
budgetary approvals are not needed in this case.
• A budget is normally a statement of revenue receipts and expenditure. An appropriation bill or
running bill is a legislative motion (bill) that authorizes the government to spend money.
Q21) The authority to prorogue the two houses of Parliament rests with the:
a) Speaker
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Vice-President
Answer: C
Explanation:
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• Article 85(2) of the Indian Constitution states that the President from time to time prorogue
either house of parliament
• Prorogation terminates both the sitting and the session of the house
• Usually, within a few days after the house is adjourned sine die by the presiding officer, the
President issues a notification for the prorogation of the session
a) Indirect Vote
b) Direct Vote
c) Casting Vote
d) Sound Vote
Answer: C
Explanation:
Normally, the Speaker does not take part in voting in the House. But in case of a tie, he exercises his right
of casting vote. His casting vote would decide the issue. In such a case his vote would normally go in
favour of the party to which he belongs. Further, when a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is put
to vote in the House, he has the right to cast his vote.
Q23) From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the
Parliament?
a) Treasury
b) Vote-on-account
c) Consolidated Fund of India
d) Contingency Fund of India
Answer: D
Explanation:
a) Censure
b) Cut
c) Adjournment
d) None of the above
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Answer: B
Explanation:
• The cut motion is a veto power given to the members of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in
the financial bill discussed by the government.
• This can turn into an effective tool to test the strength of the government. If a cut motion is
adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers, it is obliged to resign.
Q25) Which of the following statements about a parliamentary committee in India is correct?
a) 2 & 3 only
b) 1 & 2 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) 1,2 & 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
The Parliamentary Committees is India is usually appointed by either the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the
Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and presents its report directly to the President of India.
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