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 are the requirements for registering a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860?

  1. The society must have at least seven members.

  2. The society must have a written constitution.

  3. The society must have a registered office.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The requirements for registering a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 include the following: the society must have at least seven members, the society must have a written constitution, the society must have a registered office.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for dissolving a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860?

  1. Pass a resolution at a general meeting of the society.

  2. File an application with the Registrar of Societies.

  3. Pay the dissolution fee.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The procedure for dissolving a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 includes passing a resolution at a general meeting of the society, filing an application with the Registrar of Societies, and paying the dissolution fee.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which citizens can directly propose and enact laws?

  1. Initiative

  2. Referendum

  3. Recall

  4. Plebiscite
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Explanation

The process by which citizens can directly propose and enact laws is called an initiative.

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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Explanation

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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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Legislative Assembly in the process of passing the Supplementary Budget?

  1. It can approve or reject the Supplementary Budget

  2. It can make amendments to the Supplementary Budget

  3. It can discuss and debate the Supplementary Budget

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Legislative Assembly has the power to approve or reject the Supplementary Budget, make amendments to the Supplementary Budget, and discuss and debate the Supplementary Budget.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the performance of public undertakings?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the performance of public undertakings.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Public Accounts Committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the financial implications of bills?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Estimates Committee of the Legislative Assembly is responsible for examining the financial implications of bills.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Conducting elections to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha

  2. Delimiting constituencies

  3. Recognizing political parties

  4. Appointing the Chief Election Commissioner
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Explanation

The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the first session of a newly elected Parliament?

  1. Inaugural Session

  2. Budget Session

  3. Winter Session

  4. Monsoon Session
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Explanation

The first session of a newly elected Parliament is known as the Inaugural Session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the last session of a Parliament before its dissolution?

  1. Budget Session

  2. Winter Session

  3. Monsoon Session

  4. Terminal Session
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Explanation

The last session of a Parliament before its dissolution is known as the Terminal Session.