union government [legislature & executive] Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 36 [NDA 2009-II]

The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is

a) One-sixth of the total numbers of members of the House

b) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House

c) One- twelveth of the total number of members of the House

d) Two-third of the total number of members of the House

Answer: (b)

The quorum to constitute a joint sitting shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.

Question : 37 [SSC CPO 2016]

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution includes the procedure for the impeachment of the President?

a) Article-61

b) Article-140

c) Article-59

d) Article-71

Answer: (a)

Article 61 of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for the impeachment of the President. It states that when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.

The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4thmembers of the total members of the House.

Question : 38

In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the

a) Confidence of Rajya Sabha

b) Confidence of Lok Sabha

c) Support of armed forces

d) Support of the people

Answer: (b)

The prime minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok sabha.

Question : 39

Who administers the oath of office to the President?

a) Chief Justice of India

b) Prime Minister

c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

d) Vice-President

Answer: (a)

Question : 40 [CDS 2010]

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India.
  2. As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, he will be disqualified to contest the election.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither I nor 2

Answer: (a)

A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India except autonomous Districts of Assam, Lakshadweep and Sikkim.

According to Section 8 of Representation of Peoples Act 1951,a person convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years [other than any offence referred to in subsection (a) or sub-section (b)] shall be disqualified from the date of such conviction and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period of six years since his release.

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