Union Government [legislature & Executive] Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions

Question : 16

Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament?

a) The President in Consultation with the Election Commission

b) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission

c) The Supreme Court

d) The Election Commission

Question : 17

Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is not correct?

a) The foremost function of the parliament is to provide a cabinet

b) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house

c) The Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government

d) The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber

Question : 18

Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India?

1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament.
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) Only 1

d) Only 2

Question : 19

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:

1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/ her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

Question : 20 (CDS 2016-I)

Who among the following Prime Ministers of India was defeated by a vote of No Confidence?

1. Morarji Desai
2. Viswanath Pratap Singh
3. H.D. Deve Gowda
4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1,2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4 only