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 election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Describe majority with an example.

  1. More than half the number of constituencies in a state

  2. Less than half the number of constituencies in a state

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A political party whose MLAs have won more than half the number of constituencies in a state can be said to be in a majority. For example, the Legislative Assembly of the state of Himachal Pradesh has 68 MLA constituencies. Candidates from various political parties won the 2003 assembly elections and became MLAs. Since the total number of MLAs in the Legislative Assembly is 68, a political party would have needed to have more than 34 MLAs in order to gain a majority. The Indian National Congress with 43 MLAs had the majority and it became the ruling party.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The system of representation of elections to Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils is _________________.

  1. Proportional representation

  2. Territorial representation

  3. Functional representation

  4. Different from one another
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Elections to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament, Vidhan Parishads, Upper Houses of the State Legislatures  (existing only in a few states) and offices of the President and Vice-President are, however, conducted on the basis of proportional representation through a single transferable vote system. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the systems are not applicable to these elections, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice

Which house of the Indian Parliament is primarily responsible for initiating and passing legislation?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President of India

  4. Supreme Court of India
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Explanation

The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Indian Parliament and has the primary responsibility for initiating and passing legislation.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the formal exchange of arguments and opinions between members of parliament during a debate?

  1. Interpellation

  2. Question Hour

  3. Zero Hour

  4. Parliamentary Privilege
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Interpellation is the term used to describe the formal exchange of arguments and opinions between members of parliament during a debate.

Multiple choice

Which parliamentary committee is responsible for scrutinizing the financial implications of bills before they are passed?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Finance Committee
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Committee is responsible for scrutinizing the financial implications of bills before they are passed.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the process of discussing and amending a bill clause by clause in the Indian Parliament?

  1. Committee Stage

  2. Report Stage

  3. Third Reading

  4. Assent of the President
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Committee Stage is the term used to refer to the process of discussing and amending a bill clause by clause in the Indian Parliament.

Multiple choice

Which parliamentary procedure allows members of parliament to raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice?

  1. Adjournment Motion

  2. No-Confidence Motion

  3. Call Attention Motion

  4. Question Hour
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Call Attention Motion is the parliamentary procedure that allows members of parliament to raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the final stage of a bill's passage in the Indian Parliament, where it is voted upon for its final approval?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Presidential Assent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Third Reading is the term used to refer to the final stage of a bill's passage in the Indian Parliament, where it is voted upon for its final approval.

Multiple choice

Which parliamentary procedure allows members of parliament to express their disapproval of the government's policies or actions?

  1. Adjournment Motion

  2. No-Confidence Motion

  3. Call Attention Motion

  4. Question Hour
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B Correct answer
Explanation

No-Confidence Motion is the parliamentary procedure that allows members of parliament to express their disapproval of the government's policies or actions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the process of passing a bill in the Indian Parliament without a formal vote?

  1. Voice Vote

  2. Division Vote

  3. Secret Ballot

  4. Presidential Assent
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Voice Vote is the term used to refer to the process of passing a bill in the Indian Parliament without a formal vote.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the process of introducing a bill in the Indian Parliament?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Presidential Assent
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A Correct answer
Explanation

First Reading is the term used to refer to the process of introducing a bill in the Indian Parliament.

Multiple choice

Which parliamentary procedure allows members of parliament to seek information from the government on specific issues?

  1. Adjournment Motion

  2. No-Confidence Motion

  3. Call Attention Motion

  4. Question Hour
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Question Hour is the parliamentary procedure that allows members of parliament to seek information from the government on specific issues.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the formal approval of a bill by the President of India?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Presidential Assent
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Presidential Assent is the term used to refer to the formal approval of a bill by the President of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Legislative Branch?

  1. Making laws

  2. Approving the budget

  3. Declaring war

  4. Appointing judges
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and declaring war. The Executive Branch is responsible for appointing judges.

Multiple choice

What is the quorum for a meeting of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 100 members

  2. 150 members

  3. 200 members

  4. 250 members
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The quorum for a meeting of the Lok Sabha is 100 members.