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Questions : The function of Protem Speaker is to

(a) check if the election certificates of members are in order

(b) swearing in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected

(c) conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker

(d) officiate as Speaker when a Speaker is unlikely to be elected

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

In the first meeting after election in which speaker and vice speaker is selected by members of parliament, that meeting is hold under the senior most member of parliament is called protem speaker.

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Question : 1

When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House?

a) Whenever he desires

b) Only in the event of equality of votes

c) Whenever the House desires

d) Whenever his party directs

Answer: (b)

Question : 2

There is a Parliamentary system of Government in India because

a) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

b) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved

c) The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people

d) The Parliament can amend the Constitution

Answer: (a)

The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Question : 3

The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled within :

a) 3 months

b) 1 month

c) 6 months

d) 12 months

Answer: (c)

According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy.

Question : 4

When was zero hour introduced in the parliamentary affairs in India?

a) 1982

b) 1972

c) 1952

d) 1962

Answer: (d)

Zero Hour in Parliament starts at 12 noon during which members raise matters of importance, especially those that cannot be delayed. Zero Hour is the Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has been in existence since 1962.

However, it does not find mention in the rules of procedure. During zero hour, questions are asked about issues of public importance without prior permission. These questions are usually directed against individual ministers.

Question : 5

The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with

a) States

b) Parliament

c) President

d) Prime Minister

Answer: (b)

Article 248(1)of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.

Question : 6

If a person elected to both the Union Parliament and a State Legislature does not vacate his seat in the State Legislature within the stipulated period then:

a) his seat in the State Legislature automatically becomes vacant

b) both the seats will become vacant

c) his seat in the Parliament will become vacant

d) he may be debarred from contesting elections in the future

Answer: (c)

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