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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

What is the procedure for dissolving the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The Assembly is dissolved by the Chief Minister

  2. The Assembly is dissolved by a minister

  3. The Assembly is dissolved by a member of the Assembly

  4. The Assembly is dissolved by the Governor
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The Assembly is dissolved by the Governor.

Multiple choice

What is the quorum required for a Gram Sabha meeting to be valid?

  1. One-third of the total number of registered voters in the village

  2. One-half of the total number of registered voters in the village

  3. Two-thirds of the total number of registered voters in the village

  4. Three-fourths of the total number of registered voters in the village
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A Gram Sabha meeting is considered valid if at least one-third of the total number of registered voters in the village are present.

Multiple choice

What is the minimum number of members required to form a Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 15

  2. 25

  3. 35

  4. 45
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The minimum number of members required to form a Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha is 15.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which a parliament is dissolved?

  1. A vote of no confidence

  2. A general election

  3. A presidential decree

  4. A constitutional amendment
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A general election is the process by which a parliament is dissolved and a new one is elected.

Multiple choice

What are the consequences of parliamentary dissolution?

  1. The government resigns

  2. The parliament is dissolved

  3. A new election is held

  4. All of the above
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Parliamentary dissolution results in the government resigning, the parliament being dissolved, and a new election being held.

Multiple choice

When was the last time parliament was dissolved in India?

  1. 2014

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2021
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Parliament was last dissolved in India in 2019.

Multiple choice

What is the shortest period of time that parliament has been dissolved?

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 3 months

  4. 4 months
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The shortest period of time that parliament has been dissolved is 1 month.

Multiple choice

What are the potential consequences of parliamentary dissolution?

  1. A new government is formed

  2. A new parliament is elected

  3. A political crisis is resolved

  4. All of the above
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Parliamentary dissolution can result in a new government being formed, a new parliament being elected, and a political crisis being resolved.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Estimates Committee in the Indian parliamentary system?

  1. It is a key instrument of financial oversight.

  2. It is a forum for public accountability.

  3. It is a means of promoting transparency.

  4. All of the above
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The Estimates Committee is a key instrument of financial oversight, a forum for public accountability, and a means of promoting transparency.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a situation in which no party wins a majority of seats in a legislature?

  1. Hung parliament

  2. Split parliament

  3. Deadlocked parliament

  4. Stalemate parliament
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A hung parliament is a situation in which no party wins a majority of seats in a legislature. This can lead to political instability and make it difficult to form a stable government.

Multiple choice

Which financial statement is presented to the Legislative Assembly by the state government?

  1. Budget

  2. Supplementary Budget

  3. Vote on Account

  4. All of the above
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The state government presents the Budget, Supplementary Budget, and Vote on Account to the Legislative Assembly.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the budget in detail?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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The Estimates Committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the budget in detail.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly in imposing taxes?

  1. It can impose any tax it wants

  2. It can impose taxes only with the approval of the Governor

  3. It can impose taxes only with the approval of the President

  4. It cannot impose taxes
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Explanation

The Legislative Assembly can impose taxes only with the approval of the Governor.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly in controlling public expenditure?

  1. It can approve or reject any expenditure

  2. It can make amendments to the budget

  3. It can discuss and debate the budget

  4. All of the above
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The Legislative Assembly has the power to approve or reject any expenditure, make amendments to the budget, and discuss and debate the budget.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the accounts of the state government?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Public Accounts Committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the accounts of the state government.