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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

Which of the following is not a power of the Union Legislature?

  1. To regulate trade and commerce

  2. To impose taxes

  3. To borrow money

  4. To control the armed forces
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Legislature does not have the power to control the armed forces.

Multiple choice

What is legislative history?

  1. The record of the debates and discussions that took place during the legislative process

  2. The reports and recommendations of legislative committees

  3. The statements and speeches made by legislators during the legislative process

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Legislative history includes the record of the debates and discussions that took place during the legislative process, the reports and recommendations of legislative committees, and the statements and speeches made by legislators during the legislative process.

Multiple choice

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of which house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the presiding officer of which house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

What are the main reasons for holding mid-term elections in India?

  1. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha by the President

  2. Resignation of the Prime Minister

  3. No-confidence motion passed against the government

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mid-term elections in India can be held due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha by the President, the resignation of the Prime Minister, or the passing of a no-confidence motion against the government.

Multiple choice

What happens if the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its five-year term?

  1. Mid-term elections are held

  2. The President's rule is imposed

  3. The Prime Minister continues to serve in office

  4. The Lok Sabha is reconstituted with new members
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its five-year term, mid-term elections are held to elect new members.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019?

  1. It has been passed by both houses of Parliament and is awaiting Presidential assent

  2. It has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is yet to be passed by the Rajya Sabha

  3. It is still under consideration by a Joint Parliamentary Committee

  4. It has been withdrawn by the Government
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As of August 2022, the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 is still under consideration by a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a recommendation of the Committee on Electoral Reforms appointed by the Government of India in 2015?

  1. Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) option in EVMs

  2. State funding of elections

  3. Compulsory voting

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are recommendations of the Committee on Electoral Reforms appointed by the Government of India in 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in the United Kingdom?

  1. House of Commons

  2. House of Lords

  3. Parliament

  4. Cabinet
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in Canada?

  1. House of Commons

  2. Senate

  3. Parliament

  4. Cabinet
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of Canada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in New Zealand?

  1. House of Representatives

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Parliament

  4. Cabinet
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Explanation

The House of Representatives is the lower house of the Parliament of New Zealand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in Pakistan?

  1. National Assembly

  2. Senate

  3. Parliament

  4. Cabinet
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Assembly is the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in Sri Lanka?

  1. Parliament

  2. House of Representatives

  3. Senate

  4. Cabinet
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Explanation

The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the legislative branch of the government of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the legislative assembly in Denmark?

  1. Folketing

  2. Landsting

  3. Cabinet

  4. Supreme Court
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Explanation

The Folketing is the supreme legislative body of Denmark.

Multiple choice

What happens if a State Cabinet loses the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly?

  1. It must resign

  2. It can continue to function

  3. It can seek a vote of confidence

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

If a State Cabinet loses the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly, it must resign.