Civics Polity

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

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Rajya Sabha cannot pass a motion expressing No-Confidence in the Council of Ministers.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the house feels that the government does not enjoy majority, then they can move a 'no-confidence' motion. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. The motion is admitted for discussion when a minimum of 50 members of the house supports the motion. If the motion is passed, the Government is bound to vacate the office.

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The Council of Ministers is responsible only to the Rajya Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This implies that the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a vote of no confidence.

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The Lok Sabha has a greater say in the election of the President and the Vice-President because of the strength of its numbers.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The electoral college for Presidential election consists of the elected members of both houses of Parliament, the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies of all States and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of two Union Territories(Puducherry and Delhi). and for Vice Presidential election consists of all the elected members of both houses of the Parliament. Hen we can say that the Lok Sabha has a greater say in the election of the President and the Vice-President because of the strength of its numbers.

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Which of the following committees exist only in the Lok Sabha?
1. Business Advisory Committee.
2. Committee on Private Members Bill and Resolutions.
3. Committee on Petitions.
4. Committee on Assurances.
5. Estimates Committee.

  1. I, II and III

  2. III and IV

  3. II and V

  4. II, IV and V
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is the correct answer. Committee on Private Members Bill and Resolutions and Estimates Committee exist only in the Lok Sabha.
Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions exists only in Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members. The Deputy Speaker is its Chairman when nominated as a member of the Committee.
The Estimates Committee is the largest committee of Parliament of India. The Estimates Committee has 30 members and all these members are from Lok Sabha.

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Which of the following is not true?

  1. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

  2. There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes

  3. A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold an office of profit under the Government

  4. The population of a State is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats in the Rajya Sabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is the correct answer as it carries false statement. A person cannot become the member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at one time. If a person is elected from both the houses, he need to intimate within 10 days to the house of which he desires to serve. However, if he fails to make such intimation, his Rajya Sabha membership will end.

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A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within ______________.

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 1 month

  4. 3 months
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within 14 days. Money Bills exclusively contain provisions for imposition and abolition of taxes, appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund, etc. Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha on the approval of the President.

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Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because ______________________.

  1. it does not participate in the passing of money bill

  2. No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because it does not participate in the passing of money bill and No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha.

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If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then __________________.

  1. Lok Sabha will reconsider it

  2. Money Bill will be rejected

  3. President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it

  4. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is the correct answer. If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then the Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent. Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha on the approval of the President according to Articles 109, 110 and 117.

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 Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament?
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.
3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill.

  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. I, II and III
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Option A is the correct answer. The following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament:
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.
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What is the requisite for introduction of the impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 1/4 of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  2. 2/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  3. 1/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  4. There is no restriction regarding the number of members.
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Explanation

Impeachment is a process by which the president is brought down from his position as president. A president can be impeached, if he violates constitution. The impeachment is to be initiated by either House of Parliament.The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4 th members of the total members of the House. 

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What happens if there is a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill?

  1. The President decides the matter

  2. The will of Rajya Sabha prevails

  3. There is a joint sitting of the two Houses

  4. The bill is cancelled
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ordinary bills have to be passed from both the houses before they can be presented before the President. In case of a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill, a joint meeting of both the houses is called for a discussion and the Prime Minister plays a very important role in this session.

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The resolution to abolish or create legislative council should be _____________________.

  1. Approved by two-third of majority of assembly members voting

  2. Approved by two-third majority of total strength of assembly

  3. Approved by a simple majority of assembly members voting

  4. Approved by a simple majority and forwarded by the Governor
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Explanation

Parliament by law provides for the abolition of the legislative council of a state having such a council for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the state legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.

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According to the Indian Constitution the money bills can be introduced in _________________.

  1. The Lok Sabha only

  2. The Rajya Sabha only

  3. The joint sessions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha only

  4. The Council of the Ministers
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Explanation

A Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill. The certificate of the Speaker to the effect that a Bill is a Money Bill, is to be endorsed and signed by him when it is transmitted to Rajya Sabha and also when it is presented to the President for his assent.

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Sharing of power between the Union Government and State Government is basic to the structure of the Constitution. Any change to it has to be first passed by both the Houses of Parliament with at least ____________.

  1. One-third majority

  2. Two-third majority

  3. Simple majority

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian constitution can be amended in three ways :

(1) Amendment by a simple majority of the parliament
(2)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament
(3)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament and ratification of half of the state legislatures.
Sharing of power between union and state government comes into the second category so for that a bill has to be passed by more than fifty per cent majority of total membership of each house and a majority of 2/3 of the members of each house present and voting.