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

What is the term used to describe the situation when a coalition government loses its majority in the legislature and is unable to continue governing?

  1. No-confidence motion.

  2. Dissolution of the alliance.

  3. Mid-term elections.

  4. Hung parliament.
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Explanation

A no-confidence motion is a formal vote in the legislature to determine whether the government still has the support of the majority of members.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for contesting in elections in India?

  1. Being a minor

  2. Being of unsound mind

  3. Being a bankrupt

  4. Being a government servant
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Explanation

Being a government servant is not a disqualification for contesting in elections in India.

Multiple choice

What are the powers of the president in a semi-presidential republic?

  1. The president has the power to dissolve the parliament.

  2. The president has the power to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

  3. The president has the power to veto laws passed by the parliament.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

In a semi-presidential republic, the president has the power to dissolve the parliament, appoint and dismiss the prime minister, and veto laws passed by the parliament.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the legislative body of the European Union?

  1. European Parliament

  2. European Commission

  3. Council of the European Union

  4. European Council
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Explanation

The European Parliament is the legislative body of the European Union.

Multiple choice

What is the rule of representation in the context of Parsi succession?

  1. Per stirpes

  2. Per capita

  3. Both per stirpes and per capita

  4. None of the above
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The rule of representation in the context of Parsi succession is per stirpes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of political resolutions?

  1. A preamble

  2. A body

  3. A conclusion

  4. A signature
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Explanation

A signature is not a common feature of political resolutions, as they are typically adopted by a collective body, such as a legislature or a government.

Multiple choice

What are the two main types of committees in the legislative process?

  1. Standing committees and select committees.

  2. House committees and Senate committees.

  3. Joint committees and conference committees.

  4. Subcommittees and task forces.
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Explanation

Standing committees are permanent committees that handle specific areas of legislation, such as finance, education, or foreign affairs. Select committees are temporary committees created to investigate a specific issue or topic.

Multiple choice

The Concurrent List is a list of subjects that are:

  1. Exclusively under the Union Government

  2. Exclusively under the State Governments

  3. Under both the Union and State Governments

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Concurrent List is a list of subjects that are under both the Union and State Governments.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. Member of Parliament (MP)

  2. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  3. Member of the Legislative Council (MLC)

  4. Member of the Rajya Sabha
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Explanation

A member of the Lok Sabha is known as a Member of Parliament (MP).

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Member of Parliament (MP)

  2. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  3. Member of the Legislative Council (MLC)

  4. Member of the Rajya Sabha
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A member of the Rajya Sabha is known as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a bill that is introduced in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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Explanation

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a bill that is introduced in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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Explanation

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament and has received the President's assent?

  1. Act

  2. Law

  3. Statute

  4. Ordinance
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Explanation

An act is a bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament and has received the President's assent.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a temporary law that is issued by the President when Parliament is not in session?

  1. Act

  2. Law

  3. Statute

  4. Ordinance
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Explanation

An ordinance is a temporary law that is issued by the President when Parliament is not in session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a motion that is moved in Parliament to express the opinion of the House on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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Explanation

A motion is a proposal that is moved in Parliament to express the opinion of the House on a particular matter.