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 civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Whether a particular decisions is in interest of the people at large or net

  2. Whether it is urgent or not

  3. Both A and B

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

The decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers must be debated in the Legislative Assembly. It is because during debate it is discussed whether a particular decision is in interest of the people at large or not. It is also discussed whether it is urgent or not, how much would it cost the government, is there anything objectionable for any particular community, etc.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

  1. True

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

The Governor of the State summons from time to time each House of State Legislature to meet. The maximum gap between the two sessions of the State Legislature cannot be more than 6 months. Thus the state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

An Ordinary Bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of _______.

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 3 months

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

An ordinary or non-money bill can be introduced in either House of the State Legislature. It should be passed by both the Houses to become a law. If the bill is moved and passed in the Legislative Assembly in the first instance, it goes to the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council can hold the bill for a maximum period of 4 months.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

According to the provisions of the Constitution which one of the following can be abolished ?

  1. Legislative Assembly

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Rajya Sabha

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

The constitution of India has full provisions about the creation of legislative council and its abolishment. The power of abolition and creation of the State legislative council is vested in Parliament of India as per article 169. But again, to create or to abolish a state legislative council, the state legislative assembly must pass a resolution, which must be supported by majority of the strength of the house and 2/3rd majority of the present and voting. When a legislative council is created or abolished, the Constitution of India is also changed. However, still, such type of law is not considered a Constitution Amendment Bill. The resolution to create and abolish a state legislative council is to be assented by the President also.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The maximum possible strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state is ____________.

  1. 400 members

  2. 425 members

  3. 500 members

  4. 545 members
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Assembly consists of not more than 500 members and not less than 60. The biggest state like Uttar Pradesh has 403 members in its Assembly. States which have small population and are small in size have a provision for having even lesser number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Puducherry has 30 members. Mizoram, Goa have only 40 members each. Sikkim has 32 members. All members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of adult franchise, and one member is elected from one constituency. Just as the President has the power to nominate 2 Anglo Indians to the Lok Sabha, similarly, the Governor also has the power to nominate 1 member from Anglo Indian's community as he deems fit, if he is of the opinion that they are not adequately represented in the Assembly.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

How many members are nominated by the Governor in the Legislative Council of State?

  1. One-third of the total membership

  2. One-sixth of the total membership

  3. One-twelfth of the total membership

  4. 12 members
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Members of the Legislative Councils are chosen in the following manner:

  1. One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as Municipalities, Gram Sabhas, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
  2. One-third are elected by members of Legislative Assemblies of the State.
  3. One-twelfth are elected by graduate teachers.
  4. One-twelfth of the members are elected by graduates of the universities in the State
  5. One-sixth are nominated by the Governor from persons having the knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement and social service.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. It can only delay it by____________.

  1. 21 days

  2. 18 days

  3. 16 days

  4. 14 days
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills and can only delay them for a maximum period of 14 days.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

In the parlance of parliament and state legislatures, what is special majority?

  1. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House

  2. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes

  3. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and there should also be two-thirds majority of the total capacity of membership of that House

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

Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who among the following in the state legislature decides the disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly arising on the grounds of defection?

  1. Speaker of Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Chairman of Legislative Council

  4. Leader of Majority party
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Such a decision by the Speaker is subject to judicial review as well as a Supreme Court's decision in 1992.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who among the following in the state Legislature decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?

  1. Speaker of Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Chairman of Legislative Council

  4. Leader of Majority party
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A speaker of Legislative Assembly is the head of the House. Who has all the power of approval as well as the rejection of bills. So the Speaker has the power to decide whether the bill is Money Bill or not.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

What among the following is the common procedure for both the Parliament and the state legislature?
1- A Bill can be passed in either Houses
2- Money Bill can only originate in the lower house
3- An ordinary Bill can be introduced either by minister or private members
4- At the point of a deadlock between the Houses over an ordinary bill, There can be a joint sitting of both Houses.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3 and 4

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

There is a provision for a joint sitting at the Parliamentary level between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, but there is No provision for a joint sitting at the state level between assembly and council.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who got the power of making law?

  1. State Legislative

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Legislative Assembly

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

Laws can be both state and central.  Laws in India can be made by the Union Government (National Laws) or at the State Level (State Laws). Central laws are passed by parliament. On the other hand state laws are made by state legislature. Each state has a huge number of laws passed.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which among the following statements is/are not true about the Public Bill?

  1. Generally, it has a better chance of approval than the Private Bill

  2. Public Bill is introduced by a minister in the Parliament

  3. Notice period for introduction of Bill is one month

  4. A Public Bill demonstrates the policies of the ruling party government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Public bill is a bill which is of national interest. Public bill can only introduced by a member of parliament who is of ruling party. Generally, it has a better chance of approval than the Private Bill, A Public Bill demonstrates the policies of the ruling party government. Notice period for the introduction of the Bill is 7 days and notice period of one month is required for Private Bill.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the non-confidence motion?

  1. There's no need to state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha

  2. Once passed, it leads to the resignation of the entire council of ministers

  3. It can also be moved against an individual minister

  4. No-Confidence motion needs the support of 50 members to get admitted in the House
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Non-confidence motion can only be moved against the entire council of ministers. It cannot be moved against some individual minister.