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| 751. |
The difference between vote on account and interim budget is: 1. Vote on account is used by a regular government while the interim budget is used by a caretaker government. 2. Vote on account deals only with the expenditure in the Governments budget while the interim budget has both the expenditure and the receipt to deal with. Select the correct code with the correct statements. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are correct, | |
| 752. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. All bills containing taxation are called the money bills. 2. Money bill does not originate in the Council of States. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 753. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The Parliament consists of two Houses: the House of the People and the Council of States. 2. The Council of States represents the states as specified in the Seventh Schedule. 3. The Lok Sabha represents those directly elected by people. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct. |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct, |
| D. | 3 only is correct. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 754. |
Vote on account menas |
| A. | A proposal passed by Rajya Sabha on account only |
| B. | A proposal submitted by Finance Minister before presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha |
| C. | A proposal relating to the speech of the President before the joint session of the Parliament |
| D. | A power of the Parliament to sanction grant, in advance, to meet the expenses before the annual budget is passed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 755. |
The Rules Committee has a total strength in Lok Sabha of |
| A. | 10 members |
| B. | 15 member |
| C. | 20 members |
| D. | 25 members |
| Answer» C. 20 members | |
| 756. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The President convenes the session of the each House of the Parliament. 2. He can prorogue both-Houses or either House. 3. He can dissolve the Rajya Sabha. 4. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha. |
| A. | 1, 2, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 757. |
How many members were increased in the Departmental Standing Committee? |
| A. | 15 to 22 |
| B. | 16 to 23 |
| C. | 17 to 24 |
| D. | 18 to 25 |
| Answer» D. 18 to 25 | |
| 758. |
By whom is appointed, the chairman of the Committee on Public Undertaking appointed with 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha)? |
| A. | The Vice-President |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. The Prime Minister | |
| 759. |
Which of the following committees is exclusively a Lok Sabha committee? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Committee on Public undertaking |
| D. | Committee on Government Assurances |
| Answer» C. Committee on Public undertaking | |
| 760. |
A new All-India service can be created by the Parliament at the initiation of the |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | Speaker |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 761. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The Parliament can make a law on a state subject under special circumstances. 2. The Parliament has legislative as well as constituent powers. 3. The Parliament takes part in the election of the Speaker. 4. The Parliament can remove the Vice-President from his office. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 762. |
The government has to resign if |
| A. | A motion of thanks is not passed |
| B. | A money bill is rejected |
| C. | A cut in motion is passed |
| D. | A resolution defeating the government on a vital issue is passed |
| Answer» D. A resolution defeating the government on a vital issue is passed | |
| 763. |
Which one of the following is not true with regard to money bill? |
| A. | A money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. |
| B. | Only a minister, especial the Finance Minister, can introduce such a bill. |
| C. | It can be introduced with the prior permission of the President. |
| D. | It can be retuned for reconsideration or withheld. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 764. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of the Public bill? |
| A. | It is introduced by a member of the Parliament who is not a minister. |
| B. | It reflects the policies of the government. |
| C. | Its introduction requires seven days-notice. |
| D. | Its chances of being passed by the Parliament are relatively large. |
| Answer» B. It reflects the policies of the government. | |
| 765. |
It a motion of thanks is not passed, it would mean |
| A. | The Lok Sabha is adjourned sine-die |
| B. | The Council of States takes charge of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | The Council of Ministers is defeated |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 766. |
Which one of the following is not true regarding members of the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | Must not be less than 25 years |
| B. | Shall not be a citizen of India |
| C. | Should have qualifications as prescribed by Parliament |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Shall not be a citizen of India | |
| 767. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. When a censure motion is adopted in Lok Sabha specific reason for its adoption has to be given. 2. When a no-confidence is adopted in the Lok Sabha no specific reason for its adoption needs to be given. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 768. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. Censure motion does not require the Council of Ministers through it censures a ministry s specific policies. 2. No-confidence motion if passed requires the Council of Ministers to resign from office. |
| A. | 1 is correct, 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is correct, 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 769. |
What is meant by Tame-duck5 session? Select the correct code. 1. The first session of the Lok Sabha after general elections. 2. The last session of the Lok Sabha after the election of the new Lok Sabha. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 770. |
Consider the following with regard to speaker's powers and choose the correct code: 1. The Speaker certifies that a particular bill is a money bill and his decision is final 2. The Vice-President presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament. |
| A. | 1 is correct, 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is correct, 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is correct, 1 is false. | |
| 771. |
'Pro Tem' Speaker is 1. The senior-most member of the Parliament in experience 2. The senior most person of the Parliament in age Select the correct code. |
| A. | 1 is true. |
| B. | 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true. | |
| 772. |
The Speaker is not the chairman of which of the following committees? |
| A. | Business Advisory Committee |
| B. | Rules Committee |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | General Purpose Committee |
| Answer» D. General Purpose Committee | |
| 773. |
Which one of the following is not the function of the Speaker? |
| A. | The casting vote which a Speaker has is to remove the deadlock between the two Houses. |
| B. | The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses Parliament. |
| C. | He decides, in consultation with the Vice-President, whether a bill is a money bill or not. |
| D. | He is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee. |
| Answer» D. He is the Chairman of Business Advisory Committee. | |
| 774. |
How does the Speaker vacate his office? |
| A. | If he ceases to be the member of the Lok Sabh? |
| B. | If he gives his resignation to the President |
| C. | If the two Houses of the Parliament pass a resolution against the Speaker |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. If he gives his resignation to the President | |
| 775. |
Which one of the following is the qualification of the Lok Sabha members? |
| A. | A resident of India |
| B. | Must have completed 35 years of age |
| C. | Must have the qualification as sought of a Lok Sabha |
| D. | Must a member of a state legislative member |
| Answer» D. Must a member of a state legislative member | |
| 776. |
Which of the following is not true with regard to the oath/affirmation of the members of the Parliament? |
| A. | To demonstrate allegiance to the Prime Minister |
| B. | To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India |
| C. | To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution |
| D. | To faithfully discharge the duties upon which he is about to enter |
| Answer» B. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India | |
| 777. |
How was the decision made with regard to the one-third/two-third retirement in the case of Rajya Sabha members initially? |
| A. | By lottery |
| B. | By law of the Parliament |
| C. | By order of the President |
| D. | By Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. By law of the Parliament | |
| 778. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. Prorogation of the House means the termination of the sitting of the House for the day. 2. It means the termination of the session of the House, not merely the sitting. 3. The President has the power of prorogation, and not the Speaker or the Chairman of the Council of States. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | 1 and 2 are true. |
| C. | 2 and 3 are true. |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 are true. |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 are true. | |
| 779. |
Who is empowered to prorogue the Houses of the Parliament? |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Chairmen of the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 780. |
Which one of the following union territory is represented in the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| C. | Puducherry |
| D. | Lakshdweep |
| Answer» D. Lakshdweep | |
| 781. |
Which of the schedules of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats to the states and union territories to the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | Third Scheduled |
| B. | Fourth Scheduled |
| C. | Seventh Scheduled |
| D. | Tenth Scheduled |
| Answer» C. Seventh Scheduled | |
| 782. |
Which of the following is not the legislative function of the President? |
| A. | Summoning the session of the Parliament |
| B. | Appointing the ministers |
| C. | Proroguing the sessions of the Parliament |
| D. | Dissolving the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Proroguing the sessions of the Parliament | |
| 783. |
When were the Hindi names adopted for the House of the People as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the Council of States? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1953 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 784. |
With whose consent can 'motion as a proposal be initiated? |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 785. |
The tenure of the Council of States' members is |
| A. | Permanent |
| B. | 4 years, while half of the them to retire every two years |
| C. | 6 years, while one-third to retire every two years |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» D. 2 years | |
| 786. |
Adjournment sine-die means |
| A. | Adjournment of the House for the remaining day |
| B. | Adjournment without any definite date for the next sitting |
| C. | Adjournment till the next day |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Adjournment till the next day | |
| 787. |
What is meant by a censure motion? |
| A. | It is a form of an adjournment motion. |
| B. | It is a way of eliciting any information. |
| C. | It is sort of a no-confidence motion. |
| D. | It is a form of no-day-yet-named motion. |
| Answer» D. It is a form of no-day-yet-named motion. | |
| 788. |
Which of the following are described as starred questions? |
| A. | Questions which are answered in a written form |
| B. | Questions which relate to urgent public matters |
| C. | Questions which are answered orally |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 789. |
Within how much time does the President have to give consent to a Finance Bill as considered and passed by the Parliament? |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 45 days |
| C. | 60 days |
| D. | 75 days |
| Answer» E. | |
| 790. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. A money bill is first introduced in the Lok Sabha. 2. A financial bill is introduced with the prior permission of the President. |
| A. | 1 is correct, 2 is false. |
| B. | 2 is correct, 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 791. |
Consider the following with regard to the money bill and its contents. Select the correct ones from the codes given. 1. Imposition, addition, and regulation of any tax 2. Borrowings and lendings 3. Income and expenditure |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 792. |
What is meant by the Government bill? |
| A. | A bill introduced in the Lok Sabha |
| B. | A bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | A bill introduced by an ordinary member of the Parliament |
| D. | A bill introduced by a minister in any House of the Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 793. |
Match List I with List II and choose the answer from the codes given. List I List II A Select Committee 1 Allocates time for discussion on various items B Public Accounts Committee 2 Considers the question of contempt of the House C Business Advisory Committee 3 Examines whether the public money is spent according to the rules or not D Estimate Committee 4 Scrutinizes a bill clause- by clause and recommends changes E Committee on Public Undertaking 5 Examines departmental expenditure in the budget |
| A. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-5 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-5 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-5 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-5 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-5 | |
| 794. |
The total strength of the House of the People is |
| A. | 530 |
| B. | 520 |
| C. | 550 |
| D. | 500 |
| Answer» D. 500 | |
| 795. |
According to Parliamentary procedure, the term guillotine" means that the Speaker |
| A. | Stops the business on hand and puts the matter to vote |
| B. | Adjourns the house before the expiry of time |
| C. | Does not allow voting on a motion |
| D. | Reprimands members for misbahaviour |
| Answer» B. Adjourns the house before the expiry of time | |
| 796. |
How does a debate in a House of Parliament come to a close? |
| A. | Motion |
| B. | Guilotine |
| C. | Divison |
| D. | Point of order |
| Answer» D. Point of order | |
| 797. |
How is the deadlock over an ordinary bill removed in the Parliament? |
| A. | Through conference committee consisting of 15 members of the Lok Sabha and 7 members of Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Through conference committee consisting of equal number of members of the two Houses |
| C. | Through joint sitting of the two Houses |
| D. | Through the good offices of the Speaker |
| Answer» C. Through joint sitting of the two Houses | |
| 798. |
Of the two Houses, which House of the Parliament is more powerful in exercising control over the executive of the Union? |
| A. | The Council of States |
| B. | The House of the People |
| C. | The Council of States in the first six months |
| D. | The House of the People in the second six months |
| Answer» D. The House of the People in the second six months | |
| 799. |
Which one of the following is correct with regard to the Speaker? |
| A. | As a member, he has a vote which he casts the way he likes. |
| B. | As a Speaker, he has the only casting vote. |
| C. | He possesses two votes: one as a Speaker, another as a member of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | He does not vote, though he has two votes. |
| Answer» C. He possesses two votes: one as a Speaker, another as a member of the Lok Sabha | |
| 800. |
The Council of State is a |
| A. | House elected every six year |
| B. | House elected every five years |
| C. | House which is permanent |
| D. | House subject to dissolution |
| Answer» D. House subject to dissolution | |