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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 term used for a session of Parliament that is convened to consider a specific issue or bill?

  1. Special Session

  2. Extraordinary Session

  3. Emergency Session

  4. Thematic Session
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Explanation

A session of Parliament that is convened to consider a specific issue or bill is known as a Thematic Session.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Parliament scrutinizes the government's budget proposals?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Standing Committee on Finance
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Explanation

The Standing Committee on Finance of the Parliament scrutinizes the government's budget proposals and makes recommendations for revisions.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Parliament is responsible for examining the performance of public sector undertakings (PSUs)?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Standing Committee on Finance
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Explanation

The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Parliament examines the performance of public sector undertakings (PSUs) and suggests measures for improving their efficiency and accountability.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a power of the Legislative Assembly with respect to the state legislature?

  1. To make laws

  2. To impose taxes

  3. To approve the budget

  4. To elect the Speaker
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Explanation

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by the members of the Assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the motto of the Election Commission of India?

  1. No Vote No Voice

  2. Every Vote Counts

  3. Vote for Change

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The motto of the Election Commission of India is 'No Vote No Voice'.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to introduce money bills?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Supreme Court
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Explanation

The Lok Sabha, or the lower house of Parliament, has the exclusive power to introduce money bills. Money bills are bills that deal with taxation, expenditure, and other financial matters.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to impeach the President?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Election Commission
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Explanation

The Rajya Sabha, or the upper house of Parliament, has the power to impeach the President. Impeachment is the process by which the President can be removed from office for违反宪法或其他严重不当行为.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to pass a vote of no confidence against the government?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Supreme Court
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Explanation

The Lok Sabha, or the lower house of Parliament, has the power to pass a vote of no confidence against the government. If the government loses a vote of no confidence, it is required to resign.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to declare a state of emergency?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Supreme Court
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Explanation

The President of India has the power to declare a state of emergency on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet. A state of emergency can be declared in case of war, external aggression, or internal disturbance.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Supreme Court
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Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have the power to amend the Constitution of India. However, an amendment bill must be passed by both houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority in each house.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the Inter-State Council?

  1. Setting up a committee to review the GST

  2. Recommending a new formula for the distribution of central taxes

  3. Promoting the use of renewable energy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Recent initiatives taken by the Inter-State Council include setting up a committee to review the GST, recommending a new formula for the distribution of central taxes, and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which a bill becomes a law?

  1. Introduction in either the House or Senate

  2. Committee review and approval

  3. Debate and vote in the full chamber

  4. Concurrence by the other chamber

  5. Presidential signature or veto

  6. All of the above
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Explanation

A bill must go through all of these steps in order to become a law.

Multiple choice

When does the term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly begin?

  1. On the date of election

  2. On the date of taking oath

  3. On the date of notification of results

  4. On the date of the first sitting of the Assembly
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Explanation

The term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly begins on the date of taking oath, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

When does the term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly end?

  1. On the date of dissolution of the Assembly

  2. On the date of the next general election

  3. On the date of resignation of the member

  4. On the date of death of the member
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Explanation

The term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly ends on the date of dissolution of the Assembly, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

Can a member of the Legislative Assembly resign from office?

  1. Yes

  2. No
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Explanation

A member of the Legislative Assembly can resign from office by submitting a resignation letter to the Speaker of the Assembly, as per the Constitution of India.