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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.

Time gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed __________.

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  1. 3 months

  2. 6 months

  3. 1 year

  4. No fixed gap

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Correct Option: B
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.

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

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  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

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Correct Option: A
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.

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

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  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

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Correct Option: A
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.