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

Question : 26 [SSC SO (C.Audit) 2005]

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 : 27 [SSC SO (C.Audit) 2003]

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

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.

Question : 28

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 : 29

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 : 30 [SSC MTS 2013]

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.

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