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

If a person gets elected to both the Houses of Parliament or State Legislature or is a member of House of Parliament as well as House of State Legislature ___________________.

  1. He may enjoy membership of both the House

  2. He may give up one of the seats

  3. He must give up one of the seats

  4. He must vacate both the seats
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Representation of the People Act, a person cannot be a member of both Houses of Parliament or both Houses of Parliament and a State Legislature; they must vacate one of the seats.

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

Main areas of conflict between the Legislature and the Judiciary is/are __________________________.

  1. Existence, extent and scope of Parliamentary privileges and power of Legislatures to punish for contempt

  2. Interference in the proceedings of Parliament/Legislature

  3. Decision given by the Presiding Officers of Legislatures under the Anti-Defection Law

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

Conflicts between the Legislature and Judiciary in India often involve parliamentary privileges, judicial review of legislative proceedings, and the anti-defection law, making all listed options areas of potential friction.

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

Under the Legislative Procedure in Parliament, what is true about a Bill?

  1. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses

  2. A Bill pending in the Council of States - which has not been passed by the House of the people shall not lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

  3. A Bill which is pending in the House of People, or which having been passed by the House of People, is pending in the Council of States, shall lapse on a dissolution of the House of People

  4. All are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The rules regarding the lapsing of bills are defined in Article 107 of the Constitution, and all the provided statements accurately reflect the constitutional provisions regarding the status of bills upon prorogation or dissolution.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
1. A motion signed by at least 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman.
2. The motion is investigated by a Committee of three jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman.
3. The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three jurists recommends.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament. Removal motion is signed by 100 members in case of Lok Sabha and 50 members in case of Rajya Sabha and is to be given to the speaker/chairman if admitted a three-member committee is constituted by the speaker/ chairman to investigate into the charges. If the committee finds a judge to be guilty the house can take up the consideration of the motion and after the motion is passed by each house of Parliament by special majority the President passes an order removing the judge.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which one of the following statements is not true?

  1. Conduct of the Supreme Court Judge cannot be discussed in the Parliament

  2. Validity of any proceedings of the Parliament cannot be questioned in the court

  3. No permission is required for a member of the Parliament to address the House in his mother-tongue

  4. The business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to article 120 of the Indian constitution, the business of the parliament is to be transacted either in Hindi or in English. However, if any member is unable to express himself either in English or in Hindi, the speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can permit him to address the house in his mother tongue.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Consider the following statements:
1. In India only two Union Territories have Legislative Assemblies.
2. Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya, the three North-Eastern States of India have only one seat each in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

The States of the Indian Union can be re-organised or their boundaries altered by ________.

  1. an executive order of the Union Government with the consent of the concerned State Government

  2. the Union Parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation

  3. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament

  4. two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament and the consent of the concerned State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, the Parliament can reorganize states by a simple majority through ordinary legislation.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Under Article 3, which power does the Parliament have in relation to the formation of a new state?
1. It can increase the area of any state.
2. It cannot diminish the area of any state.
3. It can alter the name of any state.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3, Parliament can increase or diminish the area of any state and alter its name. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following are special provisions given to Sikkim?
1. The President can extend any law, which is in force in any state to Sikkim.
2. Under their special provision, Legislative Assembly of Sikkim consist of 30 members.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 371F provides special provisions for Sikkim, including the power of the President to extend laws and the specific composition of the Legislative Assembly (minimum 30 members).

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by _______.

  1. direct election

  2. indirect election

  3. nomination

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

Representatives of Union Territories in the Lok Sabha are chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies, similar to the process in states.

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian Federation may be altered by the Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before the Parliament on redistribution of its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing the Bill in the Parliament on redistribution of territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Parliament can alter state boundaries by a simple majority (Article 3). The President must refer the bill to the state legislature for its views, but the state's consent is not binding. The President's recommendation is required to introduce such a bill.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese parliament?

  1. Diet

  2. Congress

  3. House of Lords

  4. Constitutional League
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Diet of Japan is the country's bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.