Which of the following is/are not mentioned in the Constitution?

1. Quorum 

2. No-Confidence Motion 

3. Office of Whip 

4. Term of office of members of Rajya Sabha 

Select the answer using the code given below: 

a) 2 and 3 only 

b) 2, 3 and 4 only 

c) 1, 3 and 4 only 

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution: 

• Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present in the house before it can transact any business. Constitution has provided for quorum under Article 100, it is one-tenth of the total number of members in each house including the presiding officers. 
• Parliamentary system is based on the principle of collective responsibility which is exercised by no-confidence motion. But the Constitution has not mentioned it in any of its articles. 
• Office of whip is neither mentioned in the constitution of India nor are they mentioned in the Rules of house and Parliamentary Statutes. This office is based on the convention of the parliamentary government. 
• Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha. Thus, under Representation of People Act1951, Parliament has provided that the term of office for Rajya Sabha members shall be six years. 

Ans: (b)