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| 2351. |
To which of the following funds are the receipts credited and payments delisted? |
| A. | Public Account of India |
| B. | Contingency Fund of India |
| C. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2352. |
Which of the following is true with regard to the office of the 'Whip5? |
| A. | The term 'Whip' is mentioned in the Constitution. |
| B. | It is based in only convention. |
| C. | It is not used in the Rules of the House. |
| D. | It is used by the leader of the opposition. |
| Answer» C. It is not used in the Rules of the House. | |
| 2353. |
Consider the following powers related to the president and choose the correct code: 1. The President has, under Article 331, power to nominate two Anglo Indians in the Lok Sabha. 2. He does so if he is satisfied that the Anglo Indian community is adequately represented. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 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. | |
| 2354. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. All financial bills are not money bills. 2. Only those financial bills are money bill which are certified so by the Speaker. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1, 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1, 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 both are false. | |
| 2355. |
The bill (legislative) means: |
| A. | A draft legislative proposal |
| B. | A draft executive order |
| C. | A draft ordinance |
| D. | A draft treaty |
| Answer» B. A draft executive order | |
| 2356. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The money bill originates in the Council of States because it is an upper House. 2. The money bill originates in the Lok Sabha because it is a directly elected House. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 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. | |
| 2357. |
The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of |
| A. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| B. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Prime Minister?s Office |
| D. | Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister?s Office | |
| 2358. |
The Constitution of India wants the Lok Sabha to meet at least |
| A. | Thrice each year with no more than two months between the 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2359. |
Which of the following is correct with regard to the Council of States? Select from the codes given. 1. The Council of States is not subject to dissolution. 2. Its term is of six years. 3. One-half of its members retire every second year. 4. Its members shall not be less than 30 years of age. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1only |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2360. |
Those nominated on the Council of States should have special knowledge and practical experience in the following stated order |
| A. | Literature, art social service and science |
| B. | Social science, science, art, and literature |
| C. | Literature, science, art and social service |
| D. | Art and literature, science and social service |
| Answer» D. Art and literature, science and social service | |
| 2361. |
With regard to the assent of the bills, the President |
| A. | Gives assent to the bill |
| B. | Sends the bill back to the originating House with his remarks |
| C. | Cannot withhold his assent |
| D. | Cannot ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider the bill |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2362. |
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from his office by a resolution passed by |
| A. | The House of the People |
| B. | The Parliament |
| C. | The Council of Ministers |
| D. | The joint sittings of the two Houses |
| Answer» B. The Parliament | |
| 2363. |
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further |
| C. | The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration |
| D. | The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill |
| Answer» B. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further | |
| 2364. |
The office of the Leader of the opposition is mentioned in: |
| A. | Constitution of India |
| B. | Rules of the house |
| C. | A separate Paliamentary Statute |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 2365. |
An ordinance promulgated by the President: |
| A. | has an indefinite life |
| B. | effective only if the Lok Sabha is dissolved |
| C. | must be laid before the Parliament when it meets |
| D. | is a parallel power of legislation available to the President even when Parliament is in session |
| Answer» D. is a parallel power of legislation available to the President even when Parliament is in session | |
| 2366. |
What is the period of appointment of the comptroller and Auditor General of India? |
| A. | 6 years |
| B. | upto 65 years of age |
| C. | 6 years or 65 years of age. Whichever earlier |
| D. | upto 64 years of age |
| Answer» D. upto 64 years of age | |
| 2367. |
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government? |
| A. | Attorney General |
| B. | Cabinet Secretary |
| C. | Home Secretary |
| D. | Principal Secretary of the P.M. |
| Answer» C. Home Secretary | |
| 2368. |
The office of the President does not characterize the combination of governmental systems of |
| A. | Parliamentary and Federal |
| B. | Republican and Parliamentary |
| C. | Presidential and Republican |
| D. | Democratic and Republican |
| Answer» D. Democratic and Republican | |
| 2369. |
Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India? |
| A. | Salary and allowances of the president of India |
| B. | Salary and allowances of the vice president of India |
| C. | Salary and allowances of the justice of the supreme court of India |
| D. | Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2370. |
When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha whose recommendation is necessary? |
| A. | Lok Sabha Speaker |
| B. | Union Finance Minister |
| C. | Leader of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2371. |
Which of the following is not a condition of admissibility of cut motions in the Parliament? |
| A. | It should not make suggestions for the amendment of existing laws. |
| B. | It should not relate to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. |
| C. | It should relate to more than one demand. |
| D. | It should not raise a question of privilege. |
| Answer» D. It should not raise a question of privilege. | |
| 2372. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I (Article of the Constitution)List-II (Content)A. Article 541. Election of the President of IndiaB. Article 752. Appointment of the Prime MinisterC. Article 1553. Appointment of the Governor of a StateD. Article 1644. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies |
| A. | A - 1. B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 5 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 1. C - 3, D - 5 |
| D. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 |
| Answer» B. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 5 | |
| 2373. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists ; List I (Functionaries) List II (Oaths or affirmations) A. President of India 1. Secrecy of Information B. Judges of Supreme Court 2. Faithful discharge of duties C. Members of Parliament of India 3. Faith and Allegiance to the constitution D. Minister for the Union 4. Upholding the constitution and the law |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2374. |
Consider the following statements : [CSAT-2014] 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2375. |
The functions of the committee on estimates, as incorporated in the Constitution of India, shall be to [CSAT-2014] 1. report what economies, improvements in organisation, efficiency or administrative reform may be effected. 2. suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration. 3. examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. 4. examine the reports, if any, of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the public undertakings. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 2376. |
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by die President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 2377. |
Consider the following statements: 1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha. 2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. 3. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Board and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2378. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution 2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961 3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill Which of these statements is correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2379. |
_____ is not a Financial Committee of the Parliament |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Committee on Public Under-takings |
| D. | Rules Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2380. |
Which of the following pairs of constitutional authority 33& procedure of appointment is/are correctly matched? 1. President : Elected by an electoral college consisting of elected MLAs and MPs 2. Vice-President: Elected by an electoral college consisting of MLAs and MPs 3. Speaker : The House of People chooses after its fir sitting Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 2381. |
Consider the following Vice-Presidents of India: 1. V. V Giri 2. M Hidayatullah 3. BD Jatti 4. GS Pathak Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures? |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1, 4 |
| D. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3, 4 | |
| 2382. |
Consider the following statements 1. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of State. 2. The Council of States cannot reject a Money Bill nor amend it. 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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2383. |
Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on me Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2384. |
Which of the following is/are correct: 1. A Money bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. 2. A Money bill is also a Financial Bill. 3. All Financial bills can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 & 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 & 3 | |
| 2385. |
The Representatives of states & UT in the Rajya Sabha are elected by: 1. The members of the State Legislative Assembly only. 2. The elected members of the State Legislative Assembly only. 3. The system of proportional representation by single transferrable vote. 4. The system of proportional representation by List. |
| A. | 1 & 3 |
| B. | 1 & 4 |
| C. | 2 & 3 |
| D. | 2 & 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 & 4 | |
| 2386. |
If an unqualified or disqualified person attends and votes in either house of the Parliament |
| A. | he is prosecuted and jailed |
| B. | he is finedRs. 500 per day of his silting |
| C. | he may be imprisoned |
| D. | Nothing can be done |
| Answer» C. he may be imprisoned | |
| 2387. |
Which of the following statements are correct: 1. President can nominate 2 members from the Anglo Indian community if not adequately represented in LS. 2. Governor can nominate 2 members from the Anglo Indian community if not adequately represented in LA. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2388. |
Which of the following features of the Indian Government system are the essential features of the parliamentary Government system? 1. Presence of nominal and real executives 2. Membership of the ministers in the legislature 3. Separation of powers between the Union and State government 4. Independent judiciary system Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 2389. |
Consider the following facts about Comptroller and auditor general of India, and choose the correct answer: 1. CAG is a constitutional Body. 2. CAG has absolute power to audit accounts of all the functionaries of Central and States' governments as well as of private corporate bodies. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 2390. |
The correct statements regarding the difference between the pardoning powers of President and Governor are: 1. The Governor can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial while the President cannot. 2. The President can pardon death sentence while Governor cannot. 3. The Governor can pardon death sentence while the President cannot. 4. The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial while the Governor cannot. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 2391. |
Which of the following documents are presented to the legislature along with the budget? 1. An explanatory memorandum on the budget 2. A summary of demands for grants 3. An Appropriation Bill 4. A Finance Bill 5. The economic survey Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2392. |
Prime Minister holds his office during the pleasure of the President but can continue if he enjoys the confidence of the |
| A. | Electorate |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Party to which he belongs |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. Party to which he belongs | |
| 2393. |
The correct statements about calling attention notice are : 1. It is a device of calling the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance. 2. Its main purpose is to seek an authoritative statement from the minister. 3. It does not involve any censure against government. 4. It is an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure since 1952. 5. It is not mentioned in the Rules of Business and Procedure. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2394. |
President appoints as Prime Minister: 1. the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha 2. anyone he thinks fit 3. the person who can win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha 4. Leader of the party with a majority in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 or 3 |
| C. | 3 or 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 or 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 or 4 | |
| 2395. |
.What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further |
| C. | The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration |
| D. | The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill |
| Answer» B. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further | |
| 2396. |
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing international treaties: |
| A. | with the consent of all the State |
| B. | with the consent of the majority of States |
| C. | with the consent of the States concerned |
| D. | without the consent of any State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2397. |
Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct? |
| A. | A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament |
| B. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not |
| C. | The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days |
| D. | The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration |
| Answer» B. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not | |
| 2398. |
With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to |
| A. | suspension of debate at the terminafan of a day's sitting of the Parliament |
| B. | a rule of legislative procedure under which further debat on a motion can be hatted |
| C. | the termination of a Parliamentary session |
| D. | refusal on the part of tie Government to have he opposition look at important documents |
| Answer» B. a rule of legislative procedure under which further debat on a motion can be hatted | |
| 2399. |
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament |
| A. | Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget |
| B. | Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion on Budget Vote on Accounts |
| C. | Discussion on Budget, Vote on Account, Finance Bill Appropriation Bill |
| D. | Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill Vote on Account |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2400. |
In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power |
| A. | he/she cannot be regulated by law |
| B. | he/she shall be regulated by law |
| C. | during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of die Armed Forces |
| D. | during war the President can suspended the Pundamer Rights of citizens |
| Answer» C. during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of die Armed Forces | |