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Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Time gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed __________.

  1. 3 months

  2. 6 months

  3. 1 year

  4. No fixed gap
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. President has power to summon such session by the power assured by the constitution. Time gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed six months.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The resolution to abolish or create legislative council should be _____________________.

  1. Approved by two-third of majority of assembly members voting

  2. Approved by two-third majority of total strength of assembly

  3. Approved by a simple majority of assembly members voting

  4. Approved by a simple majority and forwarded by the Governor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Parliament by law provides for the abolition of the legislative council of a state having such a council for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the state legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

According to the Indian Constitution the money bills can be introduced in _________________.

  1. The Lok Sabha only

  2. The Rajya Sabha only

  3. The joint sessions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha only

  4. The Council of the Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill. The certificate of the Speaker to the effect that a Bill is a Money Bill, is to be endorsed and signed by him when it is transmitted to Rajya Sabha and also when it is presented to the President for his assent.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is ___________________.

  1. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

  2. Nominated by the President

  3. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice-President is elected by the members of both Houses of Parliament.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Sharing of power between the Union Government and State Government is basic to the structure of the Constitution. Any change to it has to be first passed by both the Houses of Parliament with at least ____________.

  1. One-third majority

  2. Two-third majority

  3. Simple majority

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian constitution can be amended in three ways :

(1) Amendment by a simple majority of the parliament
(2)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament
(3)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament and ratification of half of the state legislatures.
Sharing of power between union and state government comes into the second category so for that a bill has to be passed by more than fifty per cent majority of total membership of each house and a majority of 2/3 of the members of each house present and voting.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the ________.

  1. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. President

  4. Vice President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India provides for joint sittings of both the Houses to break in the case of a deadlock between the two houses of parliament. The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If any of the above officers are not present than any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the House.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Which among the following number is fixed as the maximum strength for Lok Sabha?

  1. 552

  2. 550

  3. 545

  4. 547
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maximum strength of the Lower House or Lok Sabha is 552 members - 530 members to represent the States, 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community. At present, the strength of the House is 545. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the numbers are not the stipulated strengths, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended under which condition?

  1. During National Emergency

  2. During President rule in any of the states

  3. During any terrorist attack

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While a National Emergency is in action, the Parliament may by law extend the normal term of the Lok Sabha for a period of a single year at a time, and it can renew it any number of times as thinks fit. But it cannot extend to beyond a period of 6 months after the Emergency has ceased to operate. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the conditions cannot extend the term of Lok Sabha, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Which one of the following is not sufficient to amend the Constitution?

  1. 2/3 members of Rajya Sabha should agree

  2. 2/3 members of Lok Sabha should agree

  3. Half of the State Legislatures should agree

  4. A simple majority in the joint session.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bills to amend the Indian Constitution need to separately pass in both the houses by more than 50% of the strength of the house as well as a two-thirds majority of the members present in the house. In case of a deadlock between the two houses, a joint session cannot be called to amend the Constitution.