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Legislature and Parliament

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Legislature and Parliament topics cover the structure, functions, and legislative procedures of the lawmaking bodies. This collection focuses on the passage of bills, parliamentary committees, and the roles of different houses. These questions are highly relevant for civil services and state public service commission examinations.

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Legislature and Parliament Questions

Multiple choice

Which Schedule of the Constitution of India provides for the disqualification of a Legislator on grounds of defection?

  1. 12th Schedule

  2. 10th Schedule

  3. 11th Schedule

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment Act (1985), contains provisions regarding anti-defection. It lays down the process for disqualifying legislators on grounds of defection. The 11th Schedule deals with Panchayati Raj institutions, while the 12th Schedule pertains to municipalities.

Multiple choice

A Bill referred to a ‘Joint Sitting’ of both the Houses of the Parliament is required to be passed by ____.

  1. a simple majority of the members present

  2. absolute majority of the total membership

  3. 2/3rd majority of the members present

  4. 3/4th majority of the members present
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Bill in a Joint Sitting of Parliament requires only a simple majority of members present and voting. This is specified in Article 108 of the Constitution. Higher special majorities (2/3 or 3/4) are not required for joint sittings, only for specific constitutional amendments.

Multiple choice

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within

  1. 10 days

  2. 14 days

  3. 20 days

  4. 30 days
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 108 of the Constitution, a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha if the Upper House takes no action within 14 days. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill but can only make recommendations, which Lok Sabha may choose to accept or reject.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
  2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
  3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

None of the above statements is correct. (i) Union Territories (Delhi and Pondicherry) are represented in the Rajya Sabha. (ii) It is not within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes. The Supreme Court and the High Court look into the disputes. (iii) According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the President of India.

Multiple choice

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

  1. with the consent of all the States

  2. with the consent of the majority of States

  3. with the consent of the States concerned

  4. without the consent of any State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated with the Union List. According to entry number 14 in the Union List, it reads ‘entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries and implementation of treaties, agreement and convention with foreign countries’.

Multiple choice

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

  1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
  2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
  3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Minister(s) can be removed by issuing no confidence motion in the parliament. All cabinet members are mandated by the Constitution to be the member of either house of the Parliament of India. Cabinet is headed by the Cabinet Secretary, not by the Head of the State.

Multiple choice

Attorney General of India can

  1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
  2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
  3. speak in the Lok Sabha
  4. vote in the Lok Sabha

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 3 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Attorney General of India has a post parallel to any minister in the Parliament. He can take part in the proceedings of either house. He can be a member of any committee of the Parliament. He has the right to speak in the Parliament, but he has no right to vote.

Multiple choice

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

  1. The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

  2. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further.

  3. The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.

  4. The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When a money bill returns to the Lok Sabha with amendments made by the Rajya Sabha, it is open to Lok Sabha to accept or to reject any or all of the recommendations. When the Lok Sabha chooses to accept or decline the money bill with or without the recommendation, the money bill is deemed passed in both houses.

Multiple choice

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:

  1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
  2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
  3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 3 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

If the Lok Sabha Speaker wants to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
  2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. So far, none from them has been inducted in the Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice

With reference to the Indian Parliament, which of the following is not correct?

  1. The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into a law.

  2. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India, except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act.

  3. Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes, but no additional Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.

  4. No Money Bill can be introduced, except on the recommendation of the President.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Appropriation Bill is a Money Bill. In case of Money Bill, the RS has only recommendatory power and need not be passed by the RS.

Multiple choice

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

  1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily be sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
  2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect as members of the RS can become cabinet ministers. Statement 2 is incorrect as cabinet secretariat is under the direct charge of the PM.

Multiple choice

How many times at least the Parliament meet in a year?

  1. once

  2. twice

  3. thrice

  4. four times
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament must meet at least twice a year with a gap not exceeding 6 months between sessions. This ensures continuous legislative oversight and prevents indefinite suspension of parliamentary proceedings. Option B (twice) is the constitutionally mandated minimum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following cannot be dissolved but can be abolished?

  1. Village Panchayat

  2. Lok Sabha

  3. State Legislative Council

  4. Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

State Legislative Councils are permanent houses that cannot be dissolved, but state legislatures can abolish them through a constitutional amendment passed by a special majority.