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 the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

Which one is presided over by a non- Member _______________.

  1. Rajya Sabha

  2. Lok Sabha

  3. State Assembly

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

The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Vice President of India who is an ex officio chairman (chairman of rehta sabha by being in the post of vice president) of the Rajya Sabha. He is not a member of Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

Rajya Sabha can take initiative in _______________.

  1. Censuring a Central Minister

  2. Creating a new All India Service

  3. Considering Money Bills

  4. Appointing judges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Due to it's federal character, Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. One of which is, it can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both Centre and State. The Rajya Sabha also has the power that it can authorise the Parliament to make laws on a subject enumerated in the State List.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

Which of the following arguments is not in favour of the second chamber of a legislature?

  1. It safeguards against the domination of the lower house

  2. It provides for representation of the special interests and the minorities

  3. It helps in correcting hasty legislation/decisions

  4. It gives representation to the Units in the federation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The importance of a second chamber can be enumerated as below:

1. It acts as a check on the majoritarian tendencies of the other house.
2. It is an effective means of co-opting eminent members of the society who would never win an election on their own.
3. It represents the interests of the units in the federation.
4. It also helps in correcting hasty decisions.

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

If there is disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the Ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses.

  1. True

  2. False
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A 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 which is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Article 108 of Constitution deals with the provision of the joint sitting.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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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A Correct answer
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.

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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

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.

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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

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

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.

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

 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.
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

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.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.