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1. This feature was borrowed by India from Irish Constitution.  2. It is governed by the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha.  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:  This feature was borrowed by India from Australian Constitution.  It is governed by the rules of procedure of Lok Sabha and not of Rajya Sabha.  Joint Sitting of Parliament cannot be convened to resolve the deadlock with regard to constitutional amendment bills.  A constitutional amendment bill must be passed by each house separately. Ans: (b)   

1. This committees are constituted after the constitution of new Lok Sabha and are dissolved upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.  2. The maximum membership of this committee is 30 and the minimum is 10.  Which of the Statements give above is/are correct?  a) 1 only  b) 2 only  c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2 Solution:  These Consultative committees provide a forum for informal discussions between the ministers and the members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the government.  They are attached to various ministries/departments of the Central Government.  Consultative committees are normally constituted after the new Lok Sabha is constituted, after General Elections for the Lok Sabha.  In other words, these committees shall stand dissolved upon dissolution of every Lok Sabha and shall be reconstituted upon constitution of each Lok Sabha.  The membership of these committees is voluntary and is left to ...

1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the ex officio president of the Group.  2. The former members of Parliament can become associate members of the Group.  3. It was formed in 2005 through an act passed by the Parliament of India.  4. It can discuss questions of public importance that are likely to come up before the Parliament.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  a) 1 and 3 only  b) 2 and 4 only  c) 1, 2 and 3 only  d) 2, 3 and 4 only Solution:  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex officio president of the Indian Parliamentary Group.  The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are the ex officio vice-presidents of the Group.  The Secretary-general of the Lok Sabha acts as the ex officio Secretary-General of the Group.  The membership of IPG is open to all members of Parliament.  The former members of Parliament can also become associate members of the...

It can be moved against an individual minister, a group of ministers as well as the entire council of ministers. It means an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism. It can be moved in lower house of the parliament or in a state assembly in India.  a) No-Confidence Motion  b) Privilege Motion  c) Censure Motion  d) Calling Attention Motion Solution:  Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.  A censure means an expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism. A censure motion can be moved in lower house of the parliament or in a state assembly in India Ans: (c) 

1. When the President returns the bill for reconsideration of the parliament and if it is passed by both the Houses again with or without amendments, the president must give his/her assent to the bill.  2. When the President returns the bill for reconsideration of the state legislature and if it is passed by the House or Houses again with or without amendments, the president must give his/her assent to the bill.  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 the President returns an ordinary bill for reconsideration of the parliament and if it is passed by both the Houses again with or without amendments and again presented to the President, it is obligatory for the President to give his/her assent to the bill.  This means that the presidential veto is overridden by a re-passage of the bill by the same ordinary majority. Thus, the President enjoys onl...

1. It represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand. 2. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1.  What best describes the statements?  a) Policy cut motion  b) Economy cut motion  c) Token cut motion  d) Vote on account Solution:  Policy cut motion represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand.  It states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1.  The members can also advocate an alternative policy.  Economy cut motion represents the economy that can be affected in the proposed expenditure.  It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by a specified amount.  Token cut motion ventilates a specific grievance that is within the sphere of responsibility of the Government of India.  It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by ₹100.  Vote on account authorises the Lok Sabha to make any grant in advance in respect to the estimated expendi...

1. All revenues received by the Government of India.  2. All loans raised by the government.  3. Money raised by the issue of treasury bills.  4. Loans or ways and means of advances.  5. Provident fund deposits.  Select the correct answer using the code below:  a) 1 and 2 only  b) 1, 2 and 3 only  c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only  d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Solution:  Consolidated Fund of India includes all revenues received by the Government of India, all loans raised by the Government by the issue of treasury bills, loans or ways and means of advances and all money received by the government in repayment of loans.  Provident fund deposits forms part of Public Account of India.  Ans: (c)

a) They assist the parliament to discharge their duties.  b) They work under the direction of the speaker/chairman.  c) They present their report to the President of India.  d) They are permanent in nature. Solution:  As the functions of the Parliament are varied, complex and voluminous it is assisted by a number of parliamentary committees in the discharge of its duties.  The parliamentary committees are created by the respective houses of the Parliament itself and hence they work under the direction of the Speaker/ Chairman.  The parliamentary committees submit its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman and not to President.  The standing committees are permanent in nature and works continuously. Ans: (c)

1. There is no legislative control over the spending of funds from the Public Account.  2. National Small Savings Fund created in 1999 comes under Public Account of India.  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:  There is no legislative control over the use of funds from the Public Account.  This account is operated by executive action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary appropriation. National Small Savings Fund created in 1999 comes under Public Account of India.  All deposits under small savings schemes are credited to the National Small Savings Fund. Ans: (c)

1. Only National Political parties are authorized to have a Whip in the house.  2. A Whip’s job is to serve as an assistant floor leader for the political party.  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:  Every political party, whether ruling or Opposition has its own whip in the Parliament.  Whip is appointed by the political party to serve as an assistant floor leader.  He is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the attendance of his party members in large numbers and regulates and monitors behavior of members of the political party in the Parliament. Ans: (b)  

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