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Test No.
CSE QUALIFIER - 2022
POLITY - 5 05
Time Allowed: One Hour Maximum Marks: 100

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1. Which of the following statements is Select the correct answer using the code given
incorrect? below:
(a) A Law can be repealed through a (a) Both A and R are correct and R is a
legislation or an ordinance. correct explanation for A.
(b) Parliament draws its power to repeal a (b) Both A and R are correct but R is not a
law from the same provision that gives it correct explanation for A.
the power to make laws. (c) A is incorrect but R is correct.
(c) A law can be repealed only in its entirety, (d) R is incorrect but A is correct.
but not in parts.
(d) Legislation can also have a “sunset” 5. Regarding Money Bill, which of the following
clause, a particular date after which they statements is incorrect?
cease to exist.
(a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill
if it contains only provisions relating
2. Which of the following statements regarding a to imposition, abolition, remission,
private member’s Bill is correct? alteration or regulation of any tax.
(a) Its admission is decided by the presiding

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(b) A Money Bill has provisions for the
officer of the house. custody of the Consolidated Fund of India
(b) There is no cap on number of private or the Contingency Fund of India.
members’ bill to be introduced in the (c) A Money Bill is concerned with the
Parliament in a session. ‘appropriation’ of moneys out of the
(c) Its introduction does not require any Contingency Fund of India.
advance notice to the house. (d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation
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(d) No Private Members’ Bill has been passed
guarantee by the Government of India.
by Parliament since Independence.

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3. Consider the following statements with
followed in the parliament, consider the
reference to ordinary bills:
following statements:
1. The Rajya Sabha can detain an ordinary
1. Ordinance replacing bills are not referred
bill for a maximum period of six months
to Department-related Parliamentary
whereas a State Legislative Council can
Standing Committees for examination.
detain or delay the bill for a period of four
months. 2. The joint sitting to resolve a deadlock
between the two Houses over the passage
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2. A bill originating in the State Legislative of a Bill is merely a Parliamentary

Council and rejected by the State convention in India.
Legislative Assembly becomes dead.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above statements is/are correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements regarding 7. Which of the following devices available to the
the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya members of Parliament is not mentioned in
Sabha: the Rules of Procedure of the House?
A: A member of the panel can preside over (a) Short duration discussion
the House in case of vacancy in the office
(b) Question Hour
of Chairman or Deputy Chairman.
(c) Zero Hour
R: The member has the same powers as the
Chairman when so presiding. (d) Half-an-hour discussion

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8. Consider the following statements with 2. Scrutiny by departmental committees
regards to legislative privileges in India: 3. Voting on demands for grants
1. The feature of parliamentary privileges 4. Passage of Appropriation Bill
in the Indian Constitution is borrowed
from the Australian Constitution. 5. Passage of Finance Bill
2. The parliamentary privileges do not Which of the following options provide for the
extend to the President despite he/she is correct order of arrangement?
an integral part of the Parliament. (a) 1-2-3-4-5
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1-3-2-4-5
incorrect?
(c) 2-1-3-4-5
(a) 1 only
(d) 1-2-3-5-4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 12. Consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. A money bill shall be endorsed by a
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9. Consider the following statements regarding transferred to Rajya Sabha but no such
parliamentary privileges: endorsement is required when it is
presented to President for its assent.
1. Freedom of speech under Article 105
given to Member of Parliament is absolute 2. If a Money Bill is substantially amended
and is not confined to parliamentary by the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha may
premises. send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for
2. Member of Parliament cannot be arrested
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one month before and after the Session of Which of the above statements is/are correct?
House.
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
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(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 13. Which of the following will be the outcome
if the Union Budget is not passed by the
10. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly Parliament?
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matched? (a) A new Budget is created after considering

1. Policy Cut Motion - The amount of the the inputs from departmental
demand be reduced to Re 1. committees.
2. Economy Cut Motion - A lumpsum (b) It is presented again after again receiving
reduction or omission of an item in the the assent of the President.
demand.
(c) Union Finance Minister is asked to
3. Token Cut Motion - Amount of the resign.
demand be reduced to Rs 100.
(d) The government is said to have lost
Select the correct answer using the code given majority in the house.
below:
(a) 2 only 14. Consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 only A: The Lok Sabha currently consists of a
(c) 1 and 3 only total 552 seats of which 545 seats are
occupied.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
R. The 104th Constitutional Amendment
Act discontinued reservation of seats for
11. Consider the following stages of a Budget: Anglo-Indians in the Parliament and
1. General discussion State Legislature.

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 Select the correct answer using the codes given 3. The salaries and allowances of the
below: Speaker are fixed by Parliament and are
considered an expenditure charged upon
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the
the Consolidated Fund of India.
correct explanation of A.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not a
correct explanation of A. (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) R is correct but A is incorrect. (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
15. As per the Constitution, the nominated persons
in Rajya Sabha should have special knowledge
18. Consider the following statements:
or practical experience in:
1. Literature 1. The Speaker summons and presides over
the joint sitting of Parliament.
2. Management
2. The Speaker decides on disqualification
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4. Social service when they arise due to defection.
5. Art 3. The Speaker is the Chairman of all
Parliamentary Committees.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: Which of the statements given above is/are
incorrect?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
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(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. With reference to the Presiding officer of Rajya
Sabha, consider the following statements: 19. With reference to Parliamentary Committees,
1. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya consider the following statements:
Sabha is nominated by the Chairman of 1. Though the Parliamentary Committees
the Rajya Sabha. are mentioned in the Constitution,
2. The salary and allowances of both specific provisions with regard to them
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Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya are dealt by Rules of the two Houses.
Sabha are charged upon the Consolidated 2. At Least one minister is a member of all
Fund of India. Parliamentary Committees.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? incorrect?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

17. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok
Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker vacates his office when the
Lok Sabha is dissolved.
2. The Speaker cannot preside at a sitting
of the House when resolution for removal
of the Speaker is underway.
20. Consider the following statements about
qualification of members of Legislative
Council:
1. According to the Constitution, a person
shall be disqualified for being chosen as a
member of Legislative Council of a State
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scheduled tribes cannot contest a seat
not reserved for them.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
2. In the case of disagreement between the
two Houses, the will of the assembly
prevails over that of the council.
Select the correct option from the codes given
below:

(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2

21. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding the powers and status of the
legislative council?
1. The council can only discuss the budget
but cannot vote on the demands for
grants.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. Consider the following statements:
1. Constitutional amendment bills cannot
be introduced in the state legislature.
2. The Legislative council has an effective
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2. The council can remove the council of
Amendment Bill.
ministers by passing a no-confidence
motion. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
3. The council does not participate in the (a) 1 only
election of the president of India as well
as representatives of the state in the (b) 2 only
Rajya Sabha. (c) Both 1 and 2

below:
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Select the correct answer from the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 and 2 only 25. Consider the following statements:

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(b) 2 and 3 only 1. The Legislative Council of a State in
(c) 1 and 3 only India can be larger in size than half of the
Legislative Assembly of that particular
(d) 1, 2 and 3 state.
2. Governor can nominate one member to
22. Consider the following statements about the state legislature assembly from the
lapsing of bills on the dissolution of the state Anglo-Indian Community.
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assembly:
3. If any question arises regarding the
1. A bill pending in the Council but not
disqualification of an MLA, President’s
passed by the Assembly does not lapse.
decision is final.
2. A bill originated and passed by the
Assembly but pending in the Council does Which of the above statements is/are correct?
not lapse. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) None of the above
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 26. Consider the following statements regarding
the Financial Bills:
23. Which of the following statements is/are 1. All money bills are financial bills but all
correct regarding Legislative Council? financial bills are not money bills.
1. The council has equal powers as the 2. All Financial bills require prior
State Assembly in terms of approval of recommendation of President for its
ordinances issued by the governor. introduction.

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 3. Financial bills are governed by the same 1. When there is a matter of national
legislative procedure applicable to an interest
ordinary bill. 2. For implementing the international
Which of the above statements is/are conventions
incorrect? 3. When states make a request with a
resolution
(a) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below:
(c) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
27. With reference to the ‘Categories of questions
in the Legislature’ consider the following (d) 1, 2 and 3
pairs:
30. Consider the following statements:
Categories : Requirement of the
of questions answer 1. By a Motion, a House of Parliament

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discusses a matter, by a Resolution it
1. Starred : oral answer from the declares its opinion.
questions minister
2. The short duration discussion is a
2. Unstarred : written answer laid on procedural device to enable members to
Question the table of the House raise discussion without a formal motion
by the minister on a matter of urgent public importance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Short Notice
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: oral answer from the
Question minister (a) 1 only
Which of the above pairs are correctly (b) 2 only
matched?
(c) Both 1 and 2
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(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 31. Which of the following statements regarding
the Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
1. Speaker nominates from amongst the
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28. Consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives
his powers and duties from the Rules of
Procedure and Conduct of Business of
Lok Sabha.
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha resigns by writing
to the President.
members a panel of not more than ten
chairpersons.
2. A member of the panel can preside over
the House only when the Speaker and
the Deputy Speaker are absent.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:

Which of the following statement is/are (a) 1 only

incorrect? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
32. Which of the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the ‘Speaker Pro Tem’ is/are incorrect?
1. Despite the office of Speaker Pro Tem is
29. Predominance has been given to the Union a temporary office for a few days, it has
Parliament over the State Legislatures in same powers and privileges as that of the
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 2. The new Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected 1. Vote of Credit is like a blank cheque
under the supervision of the Speaker Pro given to the executive for meeting an
Tem. unexpected demand upon the resources
of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 2. Token Grant is used for re-appropriation
of funds.
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

33. Which of the following statements regarding (d) Neither 1 nor 2

the Chairman of Rajya Sabha are correct?
36. Which of the following statements is/are
1. The vice-president of India is the ex-
correct regarding State Legislature?
officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
1. Unlike in the Rajya Sabha, the
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Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the
speaker of Lok Sabha, is also a member
state Legislative Council are elected
of his/her House.
by the Council itself from amongst its
3. As in case of the Speaker, the salaries members.
and allowances of the Chairman are also 2. The salaries and allowances of the officers
fixed by the Parliament. are not subject to the annual vote of the
Select the correct answer using the code given
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below: Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 3 only below:

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(c) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2

34. Which of the following statements of the Deputy
Chairman of Rajya Sabha are correct?
1. The Deputy Chairman is elected by the
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Which of the following statements regarding
‘Annual Financial Statement’ are correct?

Rajya Sabha itself from amongst its 1. It is constitutionally mandated to

members. distinguish the expenditure on revenue
account from the expenditure on other
2. Deputy Chairman is responsible to the
accounts.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. Under Article 112, Union Minister
3. When a resolution for the removal of the
of Finance lay the Annual Financial
Deputy Chairman is under consideration Statement before both the Houses of
of the House, he cannot presides over a Parliament.
sitting of the House.
3. Expenditure relating to the raising of
Select the correct answer using the code given loans and the service and redemption
below: of debt are charged on the Consolidated
(a) 1 and 2 only Fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only
below:
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
35. Consider the following statements regarding
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38. Match the following lists: 2. No demand for a grant shall be made
except on the recommendation of the
List-I List-II
President.
(Parliamentary (Implications)
3. A demand for grant related to expenditure
Procedure)
charged on the Consolidated Fund of India
A. Resolution 1. Draw the is voted separately from departmental
attention of the grants.
House/
Select the correct answer using the code given
Government
below:
B. Guillotine 2. A formal
(a) 1 and 2 only
proposal made
by a member (b) 2 and 3 only
to the House
(c) 1 and 3 only
C. Motion 3. Interpretation
or enforcement (d) 1, 2 and 3
of the Rules of
the House 41. Which of the following is not a part of individual
privileges of Members of Parliament?

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D. Point of order 4. Undiscussed
clauses are put (a) Exemption from jury service when
to vote along Parliament is in session.
with discussed
(b) Not liable to any court proceedings for
clauses
the speech given in any parliamentary
Select the correct answer using the code given committee.
below:
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(a) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 while the parliamentary session is in
(b) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 progress.

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Parliament.
(d) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
42. Consider the following statements regarding
39. Consider the following statements regarding Parliament of India:
the Parliamentary privileges in India:
1. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution
1. The proceedings of the Houses and provides for the allocation of seats in
Committees of the Parliament cannot be the Rajya Sabha to the states and union
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inquired by the Court. territories.

2. No person (either a member or outsider) 2. The Lok Sabha is a continuing chamber
can be arrested, and no legal process because the Indian Constitution has fixed
(civil or criminal) can be served within the term of its members.
the precincts of the House without the
permission of the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Consider the following:

40. Which of the following statements regarding
‘Demand for Grants’ are correct?
1. Under Article 113, only Lok Sabha and not
Rajya Sabha have the power to assent, or
to refuse to assent to any demand subject
to a reduction of the specified amount.
1. Initiate a resolution for removal of Vice
President of India.
2. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court and the Union Public
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 3. In creation of new All-India Services 2. Rules and regulation governing election
common to both the Centre and states of President and Vice-president is
4. To make a law on a subject enumerated mentioned in the Constitution itself.
in the State List Which of the above statements is/are
In which of the above areas, the Rajya Sabha incorrect?
has exclusive powers vis-a-vis Lok Sabha? (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 and 4 only
47. Consider the following statements regarding
44. Consider the following statements regarding the Parliament:
disqualification of MP/MLA:
1. Constitution does not specify any
1. Elected or non-elected MPs and MLAs language to be used in parliamentary
will be disqualified with immediate effect proceedings.

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if they were convicted in a criminal case
2. Parliament must have one-tenth of the
by a trial court.
total members in either House before it
2. Representation of People’s Act 1951 can transact any business.
defines the “office of profit” which is
a disqualification criterion for MPs/ Which of the above statement is/are
MLAs under Articles 102 and 191 of the incorrect?
Constitution. O (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 48. Which of the following statements is/are correct
regarding Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha?
45. Consider the followings statements regarding 1. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker
Appropriation Bill: is fixed by the President.
1. No amendment shall be proposed to any 2. Deputy Speaker holds his/her office until
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such Appropriation bill in either House
of Parliament which will have the effect
of varying the amount of any grant.
2. Only Lok Sabha has the power to pass
Vote on account, an interim arrangement
made for expenditure till passage of
Appropriation bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46. Consider the following statements:
1. No taxes can be levied or collected and
no expenditure can be incurred by the
executive except under the authority and
with the approval of Parliament.
the pleasure of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
49. Consider the following statements:
1. No tax can be levied or withdrawn without
the consent of the Vidhan Sabha.
2. The state government ministry is
collectively accountable to both the
Houses of State Legislature.
3. The existence of the State Legislative
Council depends on the will of the
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 Which of the following statement is/are 2. It considers reports presented by agencies
incorrect? such as the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. The State Legislature has got the power
(b) 2 only of making laws only on the subjects of the
(c) 1 and 3 only State List.
(d) 2 and 3 only Which of the following statement are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
50. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 and 3 only
the powers and functions of legislative
assembly: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. It participates in the election of India’s (d) 1, 2 and 3
President.

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