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

Question : 6 [UP-PCS 2012]

The Council of Minsters is collectively responsible to which of the following?

a) President

b) Rajya Sabha

c) Prime Minister

d) Lok Sabha

Answer: (d)

Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha or lower house.

Question : 7

When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new:

a) Lok Sabha is formed

b) Speaker is elected when the new House meets

c) Speaker is appointed by the President

d) Government is formed

Answer: (b)

Question : 8

Which of the following statements about President’s ordinance-making power is not correct?

a) Laid down in Article 123.

b) It is co-extensive with legislative power of Parliament.

c) Shall cease to operate on expiry of six weeks from the reassembly of the Parliament.

d) Cannot be withdrawn at any time by the President.

Answer: (d)

Question : 9 [SSC CAPFs SI 2014]

Residuary powers in the Indian Constitution have been assigned to

a) None of the above

b) Both Union Parliament and State Legislatures

c) Union Parliament only

d) State Legislatures only

Answer: (c)

Article 248 of the Indian constitution vests the residuary power,

i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures.

It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.

Question : 10

When a constitutional amendment bill goes to the President, he

a) is bound to give his assent

b) can delay it for not more than six months

c) can withhold his assent

d) can return it to the Parliament for reconsideration

Answer: (a)

All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.

IMPORTANT indian polity mcq EXERCISES

union government [legislature & executive] Shortcuts »

Click to Read...

union government mcqs set 26 Online Quiz

Click to Start..
597 union government [legislature & executive] based indian polity mcq set 26 question answer with explanation pdf

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

Top Analogy Reasoning Ability For IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024

Most Important Analogy based Verbal Reasoning Multiple choice questions and answers practice quiz series PDF, Free New Mock tests For IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024

01-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

SSC STENO: Mensuration Area & Volume Questions Test PDF

Free Mensuration Area and Volume Aptitude-based Practice multiple questions with solutions, Quiz, Full Mock Test & PDF for SSC Steno (Grade C & D) 2024 Exam

30-Apr-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

SSC STENO: Speed Time and Distance MCQ Questions Test PDF

Free Time and Distance Aptitude-based Practice multiple questions with solutions, Quiz series, Mock Test & Download PDF for SSC Steno (Grade C & D) 2024 Exam

29-Apr-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

SSC STENO: Time & Work Questions Solved Problems with PDF

Free Time and work Aptitude-based Practice multiple questions with solutions, Quiz series, Mock Test & Downloadable PDF for SSC Steno (Grade C & D) 2024 Exam

27-Apr-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »