Practice Quiz set 27 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Consider the following statements:
- A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
- A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-2) In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
Q-3) The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment:
- need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
- need not necessarily be a member of one of the. Houses of Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
- must be either a nominated or elected member of one of the Houses of Parliament.
- must be an elected member of only Lok Sabha.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-4) Consider the following statements in regard to the Union Council of Ministers
- Parliamentary secretaries are the members of the council of Ministers.
- The cabinet is superior to the council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Since the cabinet is a part of the council of ministers, it never can be superior to that.
Q-5) The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Q-6) A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In the Westminster system (and, colloquially, in the United States), a money bill or supply bill is a bill that solely concerns taxation or government spending (also known as appropriation of money), as opposed to changes in public law.
Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of parliament, elected by the state and territorial legislatures or appointed by the president).
The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments. A money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
Q-7) During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
Q-8) The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If the President is satisfied, on the basis of the report of the Governor of the concerned state or from other sources that the governance in a state cannot be carried out according to the provisions in the Constitution, he/she can declare a state of emergency in the state. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within a period of 2 months.
Q-9) Who among the following was the member of Lok Sabha during his Prime Ministership?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Chandra Shekhar was member of Lok Sabha from Ballia during his tenure as PM of India.
Q-10) What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
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(b)
(c)
(d)
Membership of the Lok Sabha requires that the person be a citizen of India, aged 25 or over, mentally sound, should not be bankrupt and must not have been criminally convicted. Ongoing criminal proceedings against the said individual in courts do not disqualify the person from membership of the Lok Sabha;
however, this must be clearly mentioned while filing the affidavit to the Election Commission.