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

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended under which condition?

  1. During National Emergency

  2. During President rule in any of the states

  3. During any terrorist attack

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While a National Emergency is in action, the Parliament may by law extend the normal term of the Lok Sabha for a period of a single year at a time, and it can renew it any number of times as thinks fit. But it cannot extend to beyond a period of 6 months after the Emergency has ceased to operate. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the conditions cannot extend the term of Lok Sabha, hence, incorrect. 

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Which one of the following is not sufficient to amend the Constitution?

  1. 2/3 members of Rajya Sabha should agree

  2. 2/3 members of Lok Sabha should agree

  3. Half of the State Legislatures should agree

  4. A simple majority in the joint session.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bills to amend the Indian Constitution need to separately pass in both the houses by more than 50% of the strength of the house as well as a two-thirds majority of the members present in the house. In case of a deadlock between the two houses, a joint session cannot be called to amend the Constitution.

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In case of a proclamation of a National Emergency and if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While the National Emergency is in action, Parliament may by law extend the normal term of Lok Sabha for a period of 1 year at a time and can renew it any number of times as thinks fir but can't extend it beyond a period of 6months after the emergency has ceased to operate. In case if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature. Union Legislature that is the Parliament consist of two Houses i.e., Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Thus both the houses are empowered to legislate the law. Therefore at the time of the dissolution of Lok Sabha it the Rajya Sabha which has the responsibility of legislation.

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Both the Houses of the Parliament have equal powers in matters of impeachment of the _________.

  1. President of India

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Houses of Parliament can remove the President of India, Chief Justice of India and Judge of the Supreme Court or High Courts by impeachment.

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Every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President of India.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President and the Vice-President are not elected directly by the people, but by the members of the electoral college. The manner of election is the same in both cases. It is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. Thus, it is true that every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President.

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In case of Ordinary Bill, the Rajya Sabha is in a stronger position, though the total membership of the Rajya Sabha is less than the Lok Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In case of Ordinary Bill, the powers of Lok Sabha are equal. If there is disagreement between both the houses on the passage of the bill, the President may call for a joint sitting. But Lok Sabha has a stronger position in the joint sitting for passage of the ordinary bill because its total membership is larger than the Rajya Sabha.

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Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly.
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
C Correct answer
Explanation

A Bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses . Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on a dissolution of the Assembly.                                          

Both the statement are correct as at the time of prorogation the bill or any other business pending in the House do not get affected and can be resumed when the House meets again. Further, Legislative Council is a permanent body and it do not dissolved, so dissolution of Legislative Assembly do not make the bill lapse.

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If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following is correct?

  1. Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation

  2. Lok Sabha may not consider it at all

  3. President calls a joint session for passing of the Bill

  4. Bill is sent for further consideration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding the Money Bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bill after it is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. It has to return the bill within 14 days with or without recommendations. It is on the discretion of Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha
  1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India.
    2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States.
    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
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Constitution lays down a special procedure for the passing of money bills in the parliament. A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha only on the recommendation of the president. 
Finance commission is a constitutional body. It is constituted by the President. It gives recommendation on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
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A Financial Bill deals with all those matters which are dealt with by a Money Bill but it includes other matters also. Give correct response _________________________.

  1. A Financial Bill cannot be rejected by the Upper House

  2. The President cannot withhold his assent to a Financial Bill

  3. The Financial Bill can be presented in either House

  4. A Financial Bill must be passed by both the Houses and in case of differences between two Houses, the same would be resolved by joint sitting of both the Houses
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Financial Bills are those bills which deal with fiscal matters. Thus, Money bills are financial bills but all financial bills are not necessarily money bills. Financial bills like money bills can only be introduced in the lok sabha only on the recommendation of the president but it can either be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha and must be passed by both the  Houses. In case of disagreement between both the houses the President can summon the joint sitting of both the Houses to resolve the deadlock.

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Rajya Sabha can withhold Money Bills for a period of _____________.

  1. 14 days

  2. 3 months

  3. 6 months

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with regard to money bill. It cannot reject or amend a money bill but can provide recommendations. 

It must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days whether with or without recommendation and if it does not return within the stipulated time the bill is considered to have passed by both the Houses.
 The President can give his assent or withhold his assent on money bill but he cannot return the bill for reconsideration Generally the president gives his assent to the bill as it was introduced with his prior permission.

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Money Bills can be _______________.

  1. Invalid by Rajya Sabha

  2. Invalid by both the Houses

  3. Rajya Sabha can reject the money bills

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

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with regard to money bill. It cannot reject or amend a money bill but can provide recommendations.

 The President can give his assent or withhold his assent on money bill but he cannot return the bill for reconsideration Generally the president gives his assent to the bill as it was introduced with his prior permission.

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The quorum to constitute a meeting of the House of Parliament shall be ____________________.

  1. 1/10 th of total number of members

  2. 2/3 rd of total number of members

  3. 1/3 rd of total number of members

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The quorum to constitute a meeting of the House is one tenth of the total strength of the House. It means that 55 members of the Lok sabha and 25 members of the Rajya Sabha including the presiding officer of each house must be present for the meeting to take place.

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A member of either House of Parliament shall be disqualified if _____________________.

  1. He is an undischarged insolvent

  2. He is disqualified by any law made by Parliament

  3. He is disqualified under any law made by Parliament

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution lays down certain disqualification under which a person cannot be elected as a member of Parliament.

1) If he is an undischarged insolvent.
2) If he is so disqualified by or under any law made by the parliament.
3)If he holds any office of profit under the Union or State government.
4)If he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by the Court.
5) If he is not a citizen of India or has voluntary acquired  the citizenship of a foreign state.