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1. Approving the discontinuance of the National Emergency.  2. Introduction of Adjournment motion.  3. Use of Censure motion.  4. Vote on the Demands for Grants.  Select the correct answer using the code given below:  a) 1, 2 and 3 only  b) 1 and 4 only  c) 2, 3 and 4 only  d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Solution:  A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha.  Adjournment motion can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and not the Rajya Sabha.  It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.  Censure Motion can be introduced in Lok Sabha and not the Rajya Sabha.  As it is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.  Rajya Sabha can only discuss the budget but cannot vote on the demands for grants (which is the exclusive privilege of t...

1. The courts are prohibited to inquire into the proceedings of a House or its committees.  2. President, who is an integral part of the Parliament, also enjoys these privileges.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution:  Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members.  The privileges belonging to each House of Parliament collectively includes prohibition of courts to inquire into the proceedings of a House or its committees.  The Constitution has also extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees.  These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers.  Though, it must be clarified here that the parliamentary privi...

1. The President is the final authority to certify a Bill as a Money Bill.  2. A Constitution Amendment Bill can also be treated as a Money Bill.  Select the correct answer using the code below:  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution:  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 certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.  A Constitution Amendment Bill is not treated as a Money Bill even if all its provisions attract article 110(1) for the reason that such amendments are governed by article 368 which over-rides the provisions regarding Money Bills.  A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the president.  Ans: (d) 

1. The revenues generated from cess is credited into Consolidated Fund of India.  2. Agriculture infrastructure and development cess (AIDC) is levied on crude palm oil, coal and lignite.  3. The proceeds collected through cess by the Union government must be shared with the states.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 1 and 2 only  c) 2 and 3 only  d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:  Cess is a form of tax charged/levied over and above the base tax liability of a taxpayer.  The revenue coming from cess is first credited to the Consolidated Fund of India and the government may then, after due appropriation from Parliament, utilize it for the specified purpose.  On customs side the items covered under AIDC are gold, silver, alcohol beverages, crude palm oil, crude soyabean and sunflower oil, apples, coal, lignite and peat specified fertilizers, peas, kabuli chana, bengal gram, lentil and cotton.  On ...

a) Members of Departmental Standing Committees are nominated from both the Houses of parliament.  b) Public Account Committee is empowered to disallow expenditures by the departments.  c) Consultative committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.  d) A house can recommend a bill to a Select Committee by adopting a motion Solution:  Departmental Standing Committee consists of 31 members (21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha).  The members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the Speaker from amongst its own members, just as the members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman from amongst its members.  The Public Account Committee (PAC) is not vested with the power of disallowance of expenditures by the departments.  The committee just examines public expenditure from legal and formal point of view to discover technical irregularities.  Consultative Committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parl...

1. A member elected via by-election in the Rajya Sabha serves for a full term of 6 years.  2. Number of votes required to win a seat is independent of the population of the state.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2  Solution:  When a vacancy is created in any Rajya Sabha seat due to sudden death, resignation, etc (except on retirement due to expiry of tenure) an election to that seat is held - this is called a Rajya Sabha seat by-election.  A member elected through by-election only continues to hold that seat only for the number of days that were remaining in the completion of the tenure of the original holder of the seat. So, they do not continue for a full term of 6 years.  The number of votes required to win a seat in Rajya Sabha, called the Quota, is calculated using a formula: [Total number of votes/ (Number of Rajya Sabha seats + 1)] + 1. From th...

1. Unlike Rajya Sabha Chairman, the Lok Sabha Speaker can suspend a member of the House.  2. A House of Parliament can terminate the suspension of a member by passing a motion.  3. A member can be suspended from the House, at the maximum, for the remainder of the session only.  Select the correct answer using the code given below:  a) 1 and 2 only  b) 2 and 3 only  c) 1 and 3 only  d) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:  A Member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House in the event of grave disorder-which includes:  • Member coming into the well of the House or  • abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise.  Unlike the Speaker, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha does not have the power to directly suspend a member.  The only method to suspend a member in Rajya Sabha is to pass a motion to that effect....

1) The Constitution provides for the nomination of a panel of Vice Chairpersons.  2) A member from the panel presides over the house when the office of the Chairman or deputy Chairman is vacant.  3) A member from the panel has same power as that of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.  4) A member from the panel remains in office for a term of 6 years.  Select the correct option using the code given below:  a) 3 and 4 only  b) 1, 2 and 3 only  c) 1, 2 and 4 only  d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Solution:  Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vice chairpersons.  It must be emphasized here that a member of the panel of vice chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is vacant.  During such time, the Chairman’s duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the president may appoint for the purpose.  Member from the pa...

1. Initiation of the money bills  2. Constitutional amendment  3. Impeachment of the President  4. Passing of the No-confidence motion  Select the correct answer using the code given below:   a) 1 and 4 only   b) 3 and 4 only   c) 1, 2 and 3 only   d) 2, 3 and 4 only Solution:  There are powers that only the Lok Sabha exercises.  The Rajya Sabha cannot initiate, reject or amend money bills.  The powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are co-equal in matters of passing of ordinary bills, constitutional amendments, and impeaching the President.  The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Therefore, only Lok Sabha can remove it through no confidence motion.  Ans: (a)

a) It establishes a responsible government.  b) It provides a platform that is representative of diverse groups.  c) It provides a strict separation of power between the executive and legislature.  d) It provides flexibility in the removal of the head of the government. Solution:  The Parliamentary system establishes a responsible government.  The Parliament exercises control over the ministers through various devices like question hour, discussions, adjournment motion, no confidence motion, etc.  In a parliamentary system, it is possible to provide representation to many sections and regions in the government.  The Cabinet has representation from wider groups.  Strict separation of power between the executive and legislature is a feature of the Presidential system and not Parliamentary system.  The Prime Minister can be removed from power very easily as compared to the Presidential system. By passing the no confidence motion th...