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Prorogation of the House means______________________.

  1. a House has been brought in session

  2. the session of the House has been terminated

  3. the House itself stands terminated

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

Prorogation is the end of a session. A prorogation puts an end to a session. The time between the Prorogation and reassembly is called Recess. Prorogation is the end of a session and not the dissolution of the house {in case of Lok Sabha, as Rajya Sabha does not dissolve}.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

Treaty making power is conferred upon ______________.

  1. Prime Minister of India

  2. The President of India

  3. The Parliament

  4. President of India but is subject to ratification by the Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the President. However, they are subject to the approval of the Parliament. It is the diplomatic power of the President.

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With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to _______________________.

  1. suspension of debate at the termination of a day's sitting of the Parliament

  2. a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted

  3. the termination of a parliamentary session

  4. refusal on the part of the government to have the opposition look at important document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B is the correct answer. With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term 'closure' refers to a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted. Closure is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to a close by a majority decision of the House, even though all Members wishing to speak have not done so. 

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After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides a date for the debate?

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Lok Sabha Speaker

  4. Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer. After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides a date for the debate. A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their obligations. No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. 
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How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no confidence' in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker?

  1. 20

  2. 25

  3. 35

  4. 50
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option D is the correct answer. 50 members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no confidence' in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker. . In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based.  A no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha. If the government has to demonstrate its strength on the floor of the House, it can have a motion of confidence. However, the opposition parties (or any member) can move a motion expressing want of confidence (no confidence) in the Council of Ministers.

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The institution that can bring changes in the existing laws in India is _______________.

  1. Executive

  2. Judiciary

  3. Parliament

  4. Press
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament is the supreme law making body of the Indian Nation. It makes law as per needs and for welfare of the people. It has power to carry out amendments in existing laws to make them time operable and effective. Parliament can amend the constitution itself subject to certain limitations.

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Indian Parliament consists of ________________.

  1. Cabinet and President

  2. Prime Minister and President

  3. President, Council of States and House of the People

  4. Ruling party, Opposition party and Cabinet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Our Constitution has adopted the Parliamentary system of Government consist of President and two Houses. The Lower House is called House of People (Lok Sabha) with a maximum strength of 552 members while the upper House is known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) with a maximum strength of 250 members. 
The president is Part of the Legislature even though he does not sit in Parliament.
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The factor which helped Bhartiya Janata Party ( BJP) to form government at the centre was __________________.

  1. Cultural nationalism.

  2. Opposition of special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. Common civil code.

  4. Alliance with regional parties.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The BJP's rise to power at the national level in India was significantly facilitated by its ability to form coalitions with various regional parties, which helped it cross the majority threshold. While the other options represent ideological stances, they were not the primary structural factor that enabled government formation.