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Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States
(b) The Council of States has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill
(c) the Council of Ministers is responsible to the House of the People and not to the Council of States
(d) The House of the People has special powers with respect to the State List compared to the Council of States

After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or withhold his assent. The President may
(a) assent within six months
(b) assent or reject the Bill as soon as possible
(c) return the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill
(d) withhold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses

When martial law is imposed, Parliament cannot make law in respect of which one of following matters?
(a) Indemnify any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order in the area where martial law was in force
(b) Parliament can by law validate any sentence passed when martial law was in force in the area
(c) A law of Parliament can validate forfeiture ordered when martial law was in force in the area
(d) Any act done under martial law can be validated by Parliament by law

The Provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following?
(a) Short duration discussion
(b) Question hour
(c) Adjournment motion
(d) Zero hour

Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is NOT correct?
(a) The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of Government
(b) The foremost function of the Parliament is to provide a Cabinet
(c) The membership of the Cabinet is restricted to the Lower House
(d) The Cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular Chamber.

No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a State, except on the recommendations of
A] the Parliament
B] the Governor of the State
C] the president of India
D] a Special Committee of Ministers

Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament?
A] The Speaker of Lok Sabha b] PM
C] President d] Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Who among the following was the first Tribal speaker of Lok Sabha?
A] G.V.Mavalankar b] G.M.C.Balayogi
C] Manohar Joshi d] P.A.Sangma

Which of the following may be considered a Pressure Group?
A] Members of the Lok Sabha b] Member of a Panchayat
C] Members of the cabinet d] Members of a trade union

Consider the following
1/ Elected members of the Lok Sabha
2/ Nominated members of Lok Sabha.
3/ Elected members of Rajya Sabha
4/ Nominated members of Rajya Sabha.
Who among the above complete the electoral collect of the Vice-president?
A] 1 &2 b] 1,3 & 4 c] 2,3 & 4 d] All

Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for:
(a) 30 days
(b) 60 days
(c) 90 days
(d) 120 days

The privileges enjoyed by members of a parliament are
1/ Freedom from arrest with certain riders.
2/ Exemption from attendance as jurors and witnesses.
3/ Freedom of Speech.
A] only 3 b] 1 & 3 c] 1 & 2 d] 1,2 & 3

Members of Parliament enjoy the Privilege of freedom from arrest in
A] Criminal Cases b] Civil Cases
C] Preventive detention d] All types of cases

The purpose of an adjournment motion is to
(a) seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill
(b) censure the Government
(c) propose a reduction in the budget
(d) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance

Who among the following doesn’t take oath of the office?
A] President b] Vice President
C] Prime minister d] Speaker

Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by ______ of the house.
A] Adjournment sine die b] Prorogation
C] Dissolution d] All of the above

Who declare the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die?
A] President of India b] Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
C] Speaker of the Lok sabha d] Union Cabinet

Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall lapse on
dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
2. A Bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements about the reasons for separation of the Railway Budget from
the General Budget are correct?
1. To introduce flexibility in railway finance management
2. To facilitate a business approach to the railway policy
3. To secure stability of the general revenues by providing an assured annual contribution from
railway revenues
4. To enable the railways to keep their profits for their own development
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

An exceptional grant under the Constitution of India is regarded as
(a) An advance on account of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year pending
completion of procedure for voting of grant
(b) A grant for meeting an unexpected demand on account of indefinite character of the service
which cannot be stated with details
(c) A grant forming no part of current service of any financial year
(d) A grant made when a need has arisen during the current financial year for additional
expenditure upon some new service

The provision for the Contingency Fund of India results in:
(a) Absolving the executive from preparing the estimates of the expenditure
(b) Compelling the legislature to approve the expenditure
(c) Reducing the legislative control over the executive
(d) Providing a safety-valve to tide over a crisis

According to the Constitution, the Lok Sabha must meet at least:
(a) Thrice each year with no more than two months between sessions
(b) Twice each year with no more than three months between sessions
(c) Twice each year with no more than four months between sessions
(d) Twice each year with no more than six months between sessions

Consider the following statements:
1. The nature of a Bill, if it is certified by the Speaker of the House of People as a Money Bill,
is not open to question in a Court of Law.
2. The President of India has the power to question the nature of a Bill to be taken as a Money
Bill even if it is certified to be so by the Speaker of the House of People.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

What does the ‘Rule of Lapse’ mean?
(a) All pending bills in Parliament lapse with its prorogation.
(b) All appropriations voted by the Parliament expire at the end of the financial year.
(c) The demand for grants of a ministry lapses with criticism of its policy by the opposition.
(d) The appropriation bill lapses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.

Consider the following statements:
The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India comprises:
1. Pension payable to Judges of High Court
2. Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable
3. Salary, allowances and pension payable to Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

The object of the adjournment motion in Parliament is to:
(a) Collect information from the ministers
(b) Make a cut in the budget proposals
(c) Criticize a particular policy of the Government
(d) Topple the Government

How much is the quorum of a House of Parliament of India?
(a) One-half of the membership of the House
(b) One-third of the membership of the House
(c) Two-third of the membership of the House
(d) One-tenth of the membership of the House

Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) There is a provision in the Constitution of India for readjustment of allocation of seats in the
Lok Sabha upon the completion of each census.
(b) If for a period of 60 days, a member of either House is absent without permission of the
House from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant.
(c) The Rajya Sabha approves Money Bill after it has been passed by the Lok Sabha.
(d) The Attorney-General of India has the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the
proceedings of either House of Parliament.

Consider the following statements regarding money bills:
1. They originate in Lok Sabha
2. They originate in Rajya Sabha
3. Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments.
4. Both the Houses have equal powers over them.
Which of these statements is / are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3
(c) Only 2 (d) Only 4

Which one of the following powers of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution of India?
(a) To reject or amend a money bill
(b) To decide whether a bill is a money bill
(c) To vote for public expenditure
(d) To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days.

Consider the following statements:
A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with the:
1. Alteration or regulation of any tax
2. Regulation of the borrowing of money by the government
3. Appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India
4. Custody of the Contingency Fund of India
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

The method of election of the members of the Rajya Sabha on the basis of proportional representation
by the State Legislatures was borrowed from the
(a) Constitution of U.S.A.
(b) Constitution of Australia
(c) Constitution of South Africa
(d) Constitution of Ireland

Which one of the following statements is correct?
Parliament can make a law with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest if:
(a) The President of India gives permission
(b) The Parliament passes a resolution
(c) A State makes a request
(d) The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority

Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India deals with allocation of seats
in the Council of States?
(a) Third Schedule (b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Fifth Schedule (d) Sixth Schedule

Under Article 312 of the Constitution of India, the Rajya Sabha has exclusive power to recommend
the Constitution of which one of the following?
(a) River-valley Development Authorities
(b) Zonal Councils
(c) Administrative Tribunals
(d) New All-India Services

Payments from the Consolidated Fund of India are authorised by the
(a) Money Bill (b) Appropriation Act
(c) Finance Act (d) Consolidated Fund Act

Vote of Credit provides for making
(a) An exceptional grant which forms no part of current service of any financial year
(b) Any grant in advance in respect of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year
(c) A grant for meeting an unexpected demand upon resources of India
(d) A grant for additional expenditure upon new service not contemplated in the financial year

Which one of the following is not a measure of control exercised by the Parliament over government?
(a) Asking questions
(b) Committees system
(c) Review of decision
(d) No-confidence motion

Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the
Lok Sabha.
2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of
the Lok Sabha.
3. A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is prorogued.
4. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the
dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, cut motions can be moved to reduce the
amount of a demand. Which of the following categories are classified as cut-motion?
1. Policy cut
2. Economy cut
3. Token cut
4. Programme cut
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4

Which one of the following statements holds good in respect of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) One-third of its members retire after every three years.
(b) Two-thirds of its members retire after every three years.
(c) Two-thirds of its members retire after every two years.
(d) One-third of its members retire after every two years.

Who among the following decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
(a) The Finance Minister
(b) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(c) The President of India
(d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

A non-money bill passed by the Parliament is returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration.
It is passed once again by the Parliament without any change. Now, the:
(a) President can again withhold his assent
(b) Bill will automatically lapse
(c) Bill will be referred to the Supreme Court
(d) President will give his assent

The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under direct supervision of the:
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(c) Prime Minister’s Office
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Railway Budget was separated from the Central Budget in the year
(a) 1920 (b) 1921
(c) 1922 (d) 1923

Which one of the following statements related to Money Bills is not correct?
(a) It cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
(b) If any question arises whether the bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker is final.
(c) In case of a deadlock over a Money Bill, the President can summon a joint sitting of Parliament.
(d) A Money Bill cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.

Which one of the following statements is correct?
The estimates which relate to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India:
(a) Can be discussed in the House of People only
(b) Can be discussed in the Council of States only
(c) Can be discussed in either House of Parliament
(d) Cannot be discussed in any House of Parliament

The quorum requirement in the Rajya Sabha is:
(a) 25
(b) 50
(c) 100
(d) 126

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by:
(a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha
(b) All members of Rajya Sabha
(c) Elected members of Parliament
(d) All members of Parliament

Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not correct?
(a) He has the power to adjourn the House sine die.
(b) He has the power to summon the House even after prorogation.
(c) He continues to be in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House.
(d) He must vacate the office if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha.