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 for a motion that is moved in Parliament to express the disapproval of the House on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a motion that is moved in Parliament to seek the approval of the House for a particular action?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A motion is a proposal that is moved in Parliament to seek the approval of the House for a particular action.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a formal statement of the government's policy on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A resolution is a formal statement of the government's policy on a particular matter.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a question that is asked by a member of Parliament to the government?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Question
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A question is a question that is asked by a member of Parliament to the government.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a debate that takes place in Parliament on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Debate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A debate is a discussion that takes place in Parliament on a particular matter.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a vote that is taken in Parliament to decide on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Vote
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A vote is a decision that is taken in Parliament by a majority of the members present and voting.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for moving a motion in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Giving notice to the Speaker

  2. Speaking on the motion

  3. Voting on the motion

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The procedure for moving a motion in the Lok Sabha involves giving notice to the Speaker, speaking on the motion, and voting on the motion.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for moving a motion in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Giving notice to the Chairman

  2. Speaking on the motion

  3. Voting on the motion

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The procedure for moving a motion in the Rajya Sabha involves giving notice to the Chairman, speaking on the motion, and voting on the motion.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Committee stage

  5. Report stage

  6. Third reading

  7. All of the above
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G Correct answer
Explanation

The procedure for passing a bill in the Lok Sabha involves introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent by the President.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Committee stage

  5. Report stage

  6. Third reading

  7. All of the above
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G Correct answer
Explanation

The procedure for passing a bill in the Rajya Sabha involves introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent by the President.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the formal procedure by which a bill is introduced in Parliament?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Committee Stage
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The First Reading is the formal procedure by which a bill is introduced in Parliament. It involves the presentation of the bill to the House, the reading of its title, and the motion for its introduction.

Multiple choice

Which stage of the legislative process involves the detailed examination of a bill by a committee?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Committee Stage
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Committee Stage is the stage of the legislative process in which a bill is examined in detail by a committee. The committee may make amendments to the bill, and it may also recommend that the bill be passed or rejected.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the final stage of the legislative process, in which a bill is voted on by the entire House?

  1. First Reading

  2. Second Reading

  3. Third Reading

  4. Committee Stage
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Reading is the final stage of the legislative process, in which a bill is voted on by the entire House. If the bill is passed by a majority vote, it is sent to the President for his assent.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the motion that is used to adjourn a debate in Parliament?

  1. Motion to Adjourn

  2. Motion to Postpone

  3. Motion to Suspend

  4. Motion to Close
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motion to Adjourn is used to adjourn a debate in Parliament. It is a motion that is moved by a member of Parliament, and it requires a majority vote to be passed.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the motion that is used to suspend the rules of Parliament?

  1. Motion to Adjourn

  2. Motion to Postpone

  3. Motion to Suspend

  4. Motion to Close
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Motion to Suspend is used to suspend the rules of Parliament. It is a motion that is moved by a member of Parliament, and it requires a two-thirds majority vote to be passed.