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

Which session of Parliament is primarily dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the Union Budget?

  1. Budget Session

  2. Winter Session

  3. Monsoon Session

  4. Inaugural Session
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Budget Session of Parliament is primarily dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the Union Budget.

Multiple choice

Which session of Parliament is typically held during the winter months?

  1. Budget Session

  2. Winter Session

  3. Monsoon Session

  4. Inaugural Session
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Winter Session of Parliament is typically held during the winter months.

Multiple choice

Which session of Parliament is typically held during the monsoon months?

  1. Budget Session

  2. Winter Session

  3. Monsoon Session

  4. Inaugural Session
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is typically held during the monsoon months.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a special session of Parliament convened to address urgent matters?

  1. Special Session

  2. Extraordinary Session

  3. Emergency Session

  4. Adjourned Session
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Explanation

A special session of Parliament convened to address urgent matters is known as a Special Session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a session of Parliament that is adjourned before its scheduled end?

  1. Adjourned Session

  2. Prorogued Session

  3. Dissolved Session

  4. Terminated Session
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Explanation

A session of Parliament that is adjourned before its scheduled end is known as an Adjourned Session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a session of Parliament that is dissolved before its scheduled end?

  1. Adjourned Session

  2. Prorogued Session

  3. Dissolved Session

  4. Terminated Session
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A session of Parliament that is dissolved before its scheduled end is known as a Dissolved Session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a session of Parliament that is terminated before its scheduled end?

  1. Adjourned Session

  2. Prorogued Session

  3. Dissolved Session

  4. Terminated Session
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A session of Parliament that is terminated before its scheduled end is known as a Terminated Session.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament?

  1. Joint Session

  2. Combined Session

  3. Unified Session

  4. Plenary Session
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Explanation

A joint sitting of both houses of Parliament is known as a Joint Session.

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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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of ending debate on a bill or motion in a legislative body?

  1. Cloture

  2. Filibustering

  3. Logrolling

  4. Gerrymandering
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Explanation

Cloture is the practice of ending debate on a bill or motion in a legislative body. This can be done by a majority vote of the members of the body.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which a bill becomes a law in the US Congress?

  1. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, conference committee, presidential signature

  2. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, presidential veto, override

  3. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, presidential signature, Supreme Court review

  4. Introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, conference committee, Supreme Court review
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A bill becomes a law in the US Congress through the following process: introduction, committee consideration, floor debate, vote, conference committee (if necessary), presidential signature.

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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D Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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?

  1. To make laws

  2. To impose taxes

  3. To elect the President

  4. To approve the budget
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a financial power of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. To impose taxes

  2. To approve the budget

  3. To borrow money

  4. To regulate the currency
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for regulating the currency in India.