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Which of the following is not true?

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  1. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

  2. There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes

  3. A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold an office of profit under the Government

  4. The population of a State is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats in the Rajya Sabha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer as it carries false statement. A person cannot become the member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at one time. If a person is elected from both the houses, he need to intimate within 10 days to the house of which he desires to serve. However, if he fails to make such intimation, his Rajya Sabha membership will end.

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within ______________.

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  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 1 month

  4. 3 months

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within 14 days. Money Bills exclusively contain provisions for imposition and abolition of taxes, appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund, etc. Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha on the approval of the President.

Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because ______________________.

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  1. it does not participate in the passing of money bill

  2. No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because it does not participate in the passing of money bill and No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha.

If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then __________________.

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  1. Lok Sabha will reconsider it

  2. Money Bill will be rejected

  3. President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it

  4. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then the Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent. Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha on the approval of the President according to Articles 109, 110 and 117.

 Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament?
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.
3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill.

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  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. I, II and III

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Option A is the correct answer. The following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament:
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.

Which of the following is not included in the 'Right to Freedom' in the constitution of India?

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  1. Freedom of speech and expression

  2. Freedom of assemble with arms

  3. Freedom to form association

  4. Freedom to adopt any profession

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The constitution includes the Freedom to assemble peacefully and without areas. The remaining three rights are included in the Right to Freedom.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$

What is the requisite for introduction of the impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha?

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  1. 1/4 of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  2. 2/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  3. 1/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  4. There is no restriction regarding the number of members.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impeachment is a process by which the president is brought down from his position as president. A president can be impeached, if he violates constitution. The impeachment is to be initiated by either House of Parliament.The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4 th members of the total members of the House. 

The authority that conducts the poll at a polling station is ____________.

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  1. Attorney General

  2. Presiding Officer

  3. Delimitation Officer

  4. Lt. Governor

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Correct Option: B

Council of States is also known as _______________.

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  1. Legislative Council

  2. Legislative Assembly

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Rajya Sabha

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Correct Option: B

What happens if there is a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill?

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  1. The President decides the matter

  2. The will of Rajya Sabha prevails

  3. There is a joint sitting of the two Houses

  4. The bill is cancelled

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ordinary bills have to be passed from both the houses before they can be presented before the President. In case of a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill, a joint meeting of both the houses is called for a discussion and the Prime Minister plays a very important role in this session.