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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

In case of a proclamation of a National Emergency and if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

While the National Emergency is in action, Parliament may by law extend the normal term of Lok Sabha for a period of 1 year at a time and can renew it any number of times as thinks fir but can't extend it beyond a period of 6months after the emergency has ceased to operate. In case if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature. Union Legislature that is the Parliament consist of two Houses i.e., Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Thus both the houses are empowered to legislate the law. Therefore at the time of the dissolution of Lok Sabha it the Rajya Sabha which has the responsibility of legislation.

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

Both the Houses of the Parliament have equal powers in matters of impeachment of the _________.

  1. President of India

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Houses of Parliament can remove the President of India, Chief Justice of India and Judge of the Supreme Court or High Courts by impeachment.

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

Every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President of India.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The President and the Vice-President are not elected directly by the people, but by the members of the electoral college. The manner of election is the same in both cases. It is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. Thus, it is true that every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President.

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 case of Ordinary Bill, the Rajya Sabha is in a stronger position, though the total membership of the Rajya Sabha is less than the Lok Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In case of Ordinary Bill, the powers of Lok Sabha are equal. If there is disagreement between both the houses on the passage of the bill, the President may call for a joint sitting. But Lok Sabha has a stronger position in the joint sitting for passage of the ordinary bill because its total membership is larger than the Rajya Sabha.

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 type of Constitution is easy to amend?

  1. Rigid Constitution

  2. Unitary Constitution

  3. Flexible Constitution

  4. Federal Constitution
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The structure of the constitution can be decided on the basis of amendments. In case the amendment is easy, it is called Flexible Constitution and in case the amendment is difficult, it is called the Rigid Constitution. A Flexible Constitution is regarded as unwritten or uncodified. It is easily amended without the use of special procedures. In a Flexible Constitution, the Parliament can alter the constitution by passing a law.

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

Any majority where at least 2/3rd members should be present for voting is called a ______ majority. 

  1. Special

  2. Simple

  3. Effective

  4. Absolute
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Explanation

Certain parts of the constitution can be amended by a special majority consent of the members of Parliament. Special Majority means two third members should accept. For example, if out of the 245 members in Rajya Sabha, if only 150 are present and voting, then the special majority required would be 101. This type of majority is used for most of the Constitutional amendment bills.

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 process refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting?

  1. Effective Majority

  2. Absolute Majority

  3. Special Majority

  4. Simple Majority
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Simple majority or working majority refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting. Most of the normal motions and bills in the house such as No-confidence Motion, Motion of Confidence, Motion of Thanks, Censure Motion, Adjournment Motion, Money Bills, Ordinary Bills etc. are passed via the simple majority process.

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 method is used for amendments in sections related to the election of the President of India?

  1. Special Majority

  2. Simple Majority

  3. Special Majority with consent from half of the states of India

  4. Simple Majority with consent from half of the states of India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Certain parts of the constitution can be amended by special majority along with consent from half of the states of India. This method is harder compared to the other two methods viz Simple and Special Majority. By this method, the election of the President of India, distribution of powers between the Centre and the State and other sections can be amended. This method can also be used as per article 61 for the impeachment of the President.

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

Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses . Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on a dissolution of the Assembly.                                          

Both the statement are correct as at the time of prorogation the bill or any other business pending in the House do not get affected and can be resumed when the House meets again. Further, Legislative Council is a permanent body and it do not dissolved, so dissolution of Legislative Assembly do not make the bill lapse.

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

If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following is correct?

  1. Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation

  2. Lok Sabha may not consider it at all

  3. President calls a joint session for passing of the Bill

  4. Bill is sent for further consideration
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Explanation

The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding the Money Bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bill after it is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. It has to return the bill within 14 days with or without recommendations. It is on the discretion of Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha.