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

Propagation of the House means __________________.

  1. A House has been brought in Session

  2. The Session of the House has been terminated

  3. The House itself stands terminated

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

Prorogation means the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution. Prorogation terminates both the sitting and session of the House.

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

When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker :-
I. Does not take part in the proceedings of the House
II. Has no right to vote
III. Has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside

  1. I

  2. I & II

  3. II

  4. III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha. When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker in under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sittings of the House, though he may be present. He can speak and take part in proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of equality of votes.

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

In case of differences between two Houses of Parliament on an ordinary Bill, the issue is resolved by ______________________.

  1. President in consultation with the cabinet

  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  3. Convening a joint sitting of the two Houses

  4. The Supreme Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Joint sitting is an extra ordinary mechanism provided by the Constitution for resolving the deadlock between both the Houses over the passing of the bill. The President summons joint sitting which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Basically a deadlock is seem to have occurred in following three situations after a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House:

1. If the bull is rejected by the other House;
2. If there is disagreement between the Houses regarding amendments to be made in bill;
3. If more than 6 months have passed from the date of receipt of bill by the other House without passing the bill.
The President can summon both the Houses to meet in a joint sitting for discussing , deliberating and voting on the bill to resolve the issue.

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

Give correct response regarding the procedure of passing of bills in Parliament ______________________________.

  1. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse because of the prorogation of two Houses of the Parliament

  2. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on its dissolution

  3. A Bill pending in Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha shall not lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha

  4. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on the adjournment of Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Prorogation means termination of a session of the House by an order made by President. The prorogation of two Houses of the Parliament  does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. 
Further, a bill originating in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha and which is still pending in Rajya does not lapse. 
A bill passed by Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of 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

A non-Money Bill passed by the Parliament is returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration. It is passed once again by the Parliament without any change. Now the  ____________________.

  1. President can again withhold his assent

  2. Bill will automatically lapse

  3. Bill will be referred to the Supreme Court

  4. President will give his assent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Every bill (ordinary) after bring passed by both Houses of the Parliament is presented to the president for his assent. The President may either give his assent or he may withhold the assent to the bill. The president can also return the bill for reconsideration of the Houses, However, if it is passed by both the Houses again with or without amendments and presented to the President for his assent, he has to give assent to the bill.

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

Money Bill can be introduced in _________________.

  1. The House of the People

  2. The Council of States

  3. Either of the two Houses

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

Money bill is a bill if it 'only' contains provisions related to to taxation, borrowing of money by the Central Government, expenses from or receipt to the Consolidated Fund of India. Bills that only contain provisions that are incidental to these matters would also be regarded as money bill. A bill may be introduced din either House of Parliament. However, a  money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha which is House of the People and not in the Rajya Sabha ( the Upper house of Parliament). If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker shall be final.

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

Every member of either House of Parliament, before taking his seat, makes and subscribe an oath or affirmation according to the form set out in which Schedule?

  1. Second

  2. Third

  3. Fourth

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

Every member of either House of the Parliament, before taking his seat in the House, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President or some person appointed by him for this purpose. The form for the oath is set out in Third Schedule.

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After what time period, the House may declare the seat vacant of any member, when he absents from all meetings without permission of the Lower House of Parliament?

  1. 30 days

  2. 45 days

  3. 60 days

  4. There is no time period
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lower House can declare the seat of a member vacant if he is absent from all its meetings for a period of Sixty days without its permission. In Computing the period of sixty days, no account shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or adjourned for more than four consecutive days.

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

As per provisions under Article 107 of the Constitution of India, except a money Bill or Financial Bill, any Bill can originate __________________.

  1. In either House of Parliament

  2. In Lok Sabha

  3. In Rajya Sabha

  4. In joint sitting of Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Any bill except Money Bill and Financial Bill can be originated in either House of the Parliament and shall be deemed to be passed if it is approved by both the Houses of the Parliament.

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

After a Bill has been passed by Parliament and sent to the President for his consideration _______________.

  1. He can refuse to sign it

  2. He has to sign it

  3. He can change certain clauses of the bill

  4. He can send it back for reconsideration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A bill becomes an Act only when it is given assent by the President. After bill is passed by both the Houses of the Parliament it is presented to the President for his assent. He may either give his assent or withhold his assent. The President can return the bill if it is not money bill for the reconsideration of the Parliament. However, if the bill is passed again by the Parliament, with or without amendments, the president has to give assent to the bill.

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 statement is/are true?

  1. No bill can become a law unless agreed by Rajya Sabha

  2. No bill can become a law unless agreed by Lok Sabha

  3. No bill can become a law unless agreed by both the Houses

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

After a Bill has been passed by both Houses, it is presented to the President for his assent. The President can assent or withhold his assent to a Bill or he can return a Bill, other than a Money Bill, for reconsideration. If the Bill is again passed by the Houses, with or without amendment made by the President, he shall not withhold assent therefrom. But, when a Bill amending the Constitution passed by each House with the requisite majority is presented to the President, he shall give his assent thereto. A Bill becomes an Act of Parliament after being passed by both the Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

The winter session of the Parliament is convened between ____________.

  1. January-March

  2. February-May

  3. July-August

  4. November-December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A parliament session is a duration in which its business is conducted. There are three parliament sessions in a year:

  • Budget Session: February to May
  • Monsoon Session: July to September
  • Winter Session: November to December

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The Lok Sabha can remove the Union Government from office by passing a no-confidence motion.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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Adjournment of the House means suspension of the sitting of the House by the Speaker.

  1. True

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

Adjournment of the House means suspension of the work for a specified time which may be hours, days or weeks. It is done by the presiding officer of the house. It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.