Polity › ParliamentxPresiding Officers

2012

Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None

Answer

(B)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2012

Consider the following statements:
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

None

Answer

(D)

Polity › ParliamentxProcedures

2012

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an Adjournment Motion is:

Options

(a)

to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

(b)

to let opposition members, collect information from the ministers

(c)

to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant

(d)

to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members

Answer

(A)

Polity › Political Theory

2012

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3, 4 and 5 only

(c)

1, 2 and 5 only

(d)

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer

(D)

Polity › President Powers

2012

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 4

(c)

1, 3 and 4

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

(C)

Polity › Types of Bills

2012

A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitutional Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(A)

Polity › Union and State Executive

2012

The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment:

Options

(a)

Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months

(b)

Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months

(c)

Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament

(d)

Must be a member of the Lok Sabha

Answer

(A)

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