union government mcqs set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements: When a president is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, no change can be preferred by either House of Parliament unless

1. A resolution containing a proposal is moved after seven days notice in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of that house.
2. The resolution is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3 rd of the total membership of that house.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 2

The legislature gains a priority over the executive in

a) A Parliamentary Government

b) An Authoritarian Government

c) A Presidential Government

d) A Federal Government

Question : 3

When the offices of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, who acts as President?

a) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha

c) Prime Minister of India

d) The Chief Justice of India

Question : 4

Who elects the Vice-President?

a) The same electoral college which elects the President

b) An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament

c) Members of the Rajya Sabha

d) Members of Parliament at a joint Meeting

Question : 5

With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

a) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act

b) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law

c) Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no additional Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.

d) No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President

Question : 6

Consider the following statements:

1. The Attorney General for India is the Indian Government’s chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the High Court.
2. He/she must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
3. The Attorney General is necessary for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him/ her.
4. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to vote and the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament.

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 2 and 3