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Powers of lok sabha - class-XII

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If there is disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the Ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In case of Ordinary Bill, the powers of Lok Sabha are equal. If there is disagreement between both the houses on the passage of the bill, the President may call for a joint sitting which is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Article 108 of Constitution deals with the provision of the joint sitting.

Rajya Sabha cannot pass a motion expressing No-Confidence in the Council of Ministers.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the house feels that the government does not enjoy majority, then they can move a 'no-confidence' motion. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. The motion is admitted for discussion when a minimum of 50 members of the house supports the motion. If the motion is passed, the Government is bound to vacate the office.

The Council of Ministers is responsible only to the Rajya Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This implies that the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a vote of no confidence.

The Lok Sabha has a greater say in the election of the President and the Vice-President because of the strength of its numbers.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The electoral college for Presidential election consists of the elected members of both houses of Parliament, the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies of all States and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of two Union Territories(Puducherry and Delhi). and for Vice Presidential election consists of all the elected members of both houses of the Parliament. Hen we can say that the Lok Sabha has a greater say in the election of the President and the Vice-President because of the strength of its numbers.

Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Both are equally placed

  4. It depends from which House the Prime Minister comes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lok Sabha is better placed with regard to control over the executive. Lok Sabha exercises control over the executive more effectively than Rajya Sabha because it is a directly elected body. Lok Sabha has the power to make laws, ask questions and amend the Constitution. Lok Sabha can remove the government by expressing no-confidence but Rajya Sabha cannot remove any government.

Which of the following committees exist only in the Lok Sabha?
1. Business Advisory Committee.
2. Committee on Private Members Bill and Resolutions.
3. Committee on Petitions.
4. Committee on Assurances.
5. Estimates Committee.

  1. I, II and III

  2. III and IV

  3. II and V

  4. II, IV and V


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. Committee on Private Members Bill and Resolutions and Estimates Committee exist only in the Lok Sabha.
Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions exists only in Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members. The Deputy Speaker is its Chairman when nominated as a member of the Committee.
The Estimates Committee is the largest committee of Parliament of India. The Estimates Committee has 30 members and all these members are from Lok Sabha.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Parliamentary Standing Committee Chaired by
(a) Public Accounts Committee - Member of Opposition
(b) Committee on Public Undertakings - Lok Sabha member
(c) Committee on Private Member's Bill and Resolutions  - Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Business Advisory Committee - Finance Minister
  1. Public Accounts Committee  -  Member of Opposition
  2. Committee on Public Undertakings  -  Lok Sabha member
  3. Committee on Private Member's Bill and Resolutions - Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. Business Advisory Committee  -  Finance Minister

Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D is not correctly matched as Finance Minister does not chair Business Advisory Committee of either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Business Advisory Committee has 15 members including Speaker, who is also its chairman. The Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee has 11 members including the Vice-President as its ex-officio chairman.

Which of the following is not true?

  1. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

  2. There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes

  3. A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold an office of profit under the Government

  4. The population of a State is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats in the Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer as it carries false statement. A person cannot become the member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at one time. If a person is elected from both the houses, he need to intimate within 10 days to the house of which he desires to serve. However, if he fails to make such intimation, his Rajya Sabha membership will end.

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within ______________.

  1. 14 days

  2. 21 days

  3. 1 month

  4. 3 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within 14 days. Money Bills exclusively contain provisions for imposition and abolition of taxes, appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund, etc. Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha on the approval of the President.

Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because ______________________.

  1. it does not participate in the passing of money bill

  2. No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because it does not participate in the passing of money bill and No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha.

If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then __________________.

  1. Lok Sabha will reconsider it

  2. Money Bill will be rejected

  3. President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it

  4. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then the Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent. Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha on the approval of the President according to Articles 109, 110 and 117.

 Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament?
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.
3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill.

  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. I, II and III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Option A is the correct answer. The following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament:
1. The Bill must be recommended by the President.
2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it.

Which of the following is not included in the 'Right to Freedom' in the constitution of India?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression

  2. Freedom of assemble with arms

  3. Freedom to form association

  4. Freedom to adopt any profession


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The constitution includes the Freedom to assemble peacefully and without areas. The remaining three rights are included in the Right to Freedom.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$

What is the requisite for introduction of the impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 1/4 of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  2. 2/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  3. 1/3 rd of the total members have to propose the allegation.

  4. There is no restriction regarding the number of members.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impeachment is a process by which the president is brought down from his position as president. A president can be impeached, if he violates constitution. The impeachment is to be initiated by either House of Parliament.The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4 th members of the total members of the House. 

The authority that conducts the poll at a polling station is ____________.

  1. Attorney General

  2. Presiding Officer

  3. Delimitation Officer

  4. Lt. Governor


Correct Option: B

Council of States is also known as _______________.

  1. Legislative Council

  2. Legislative Assembly

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: B

What happens if there is a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill?

  1. The President decides the matter

  2. The will of Rajya Sabha prevails

  3. There is a joint sitting of the two Houses

  4. The bill is cancelled


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The ordinary bills have to be passed from both the houses before they can be presented before the President. In case of a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill, a joint meeting of both the houses is called for a discussion and the Prime Minister plays a very important role in this session.

Time gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed __________.

  1. 3 months

  2. 6 months

  3. 1 year

  4. No fixed gap


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. President has power to summon such session by the power assured by the constitution. Time gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed six months.

The resolution to abolish or create legislative council should be _____________________.

  1. Approved by two-third of majority of assembly members voting

  2. Approved by two-third majority of total strength of assembly

  3. Approved by a simple majority of assembly members voting

  4. Approved by a simple majority and forwarded by the Governor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parliament by law provides for the abolition of the legislative council of a state having such a council for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the state legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.

According to the Indian Constitution the money bills can be introduced in _________________.

  1. The Lok Sabha only

  2. The Rajya Sabha only

  3. The joint sessions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha only

  4. The Council of the Ministers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill. The certificate of the Speaker to the effect that a Bill is a Money Bill, is to be endorsed and signed by him when it is transmitted to Rajya Sabha and also when it is presented to the President for his assent.

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is ___________________.

  1. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

  2. Nominated by the President

  3. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly.


Correct Option: C

Sharing of power between the Union Government and State Government is basic to the structure of the Constitution. Any change to it has to be first passed by both the Houses of Parliament with at least ____________.

  1. One-third majority

  2. Two-third majority

  3. Simple majority

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian constitution can be amended in three ways :

(1) Amendment by a simple majority of the parliament
(2)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament
(3)Amendment by a special majority of the parliament and ratification of half of the state legislatures.
Sharing of power between union and state government comes into the second category so for that a bill has to be passed by more than fifty per cent majority of total membership of each house and a majority of 2/3 of the members of each house present and voting.

In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the ________.

  1. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. President

  4. Vice President


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constitution of India provides for joint sittings of both the Houses to break in the case of a deadlock between the two houses of parliament. The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If any of the above officers are not present than any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the House.

How many houses are there in the Parliament?

  1. One house

  2. Two houses

  3. Three houses

  4. Four houses


Correct Option: B

Which among the following number is fixed as the maximum strength for Lok Sabha?

  1. 552

  2. 550

  3. 545

  4. 547


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maximum strength of the Lower House or Lok Sabha is 552 members - 530 members to represent the States, 20 members to represent the Union Territories, and 2 members to be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community. At present, the strength of the House is 545. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the numbers are not the stipulated strengths, hence, incorrect. 

The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended under which condition?

  1. During National Emergency

  2. During President rule in any of the states

  3. During any terrorist attack

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While a National Emergency is in action, the Parliament may by law extend the normal term of the Lok Sabha for a period of a single year at a time, and it can renew it any number of times as thinks fit. But it cannot extend to beyond a period of 6 months after the Emergency has ceased to operate. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the conditions cannot extend the term of Lok Sabha, hence, incorrect. 

Which one of the following is not sufficient to amend the Constitution?

  1. 2/3 members of Rajya Sabha should agree

  2. 2/3 members of Lok Sabha should agree

  3. Half of the State Legislatures should agree

  4. A simple majority in the joint session.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bills to amend the Indian Constitution need to separately pass in both the houses by more than 50% of the strength of the house as well as a two-thirds majority of the members present in the house. In case of a deadlock between the two houses, a joint session cannot be called to amend the Constitution.

In case of a proclamation of a National Emergency and if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While the National Emergency is in action, Parliament may by law extend the normal term of Lok Sabha for a period of 1 year at a time and can renew it any number of times as thinks fir but can't extend it beyond a period of 6months after the emergency has ceased to operate. In case if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature. Union Legislature that is the Parliament consist of two Houses i.e., Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Thus both the houses are empowered to legislate the law. Therefore at the time of the dissolution of Lok Sabha it the Rajya Sabha which has the responsibility of legislation.

Both the Houses of the Parliament have equal powers in matters of impeachment of the _________.

  1. President of India

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Houses of Parliament can remove the President of India, Chief Justice of India and Judge of the Supreme Court or High Courts by impeachment.

Every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President of India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President and the Vice-President are not elected directly by the people, but by the members of the electoral college. The manner of election is the same in both cases. It is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. Thus, it is true that every elected member of the Parliament stands on equal footing in the election of the President or the Vice-President.

In case of Ordinary Bill, the Rajya Sabha is in a stronger position, though the total membership of the Rajya Sabha is less than the Lok Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In case of Ordinary Bill, the powers of Lok Sabha are equal. If there is disagreement between both the houses on the passage of the bill, the President may call for a joint sitting. But Lok Sabha has a stronger position in the joint sitting for passage of the ordinary bill because its total membership is larger than the Rajya Sabha.

Which type of Constitution is easy to amend?

  1. Rigid Constitution

  2. Unitary Constitution

  3. Flexible Constitution

  4. Federal Constitution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The structure of the constitution can be decided on the basis of amendments. In case the amendment is easy, it is called Flexible Constitution and in case the amendment is difficult, it is called the Rigid Constitution. A Flexible Constitution is regarded as unwritten or uncodified. It is easily amended without the use of special procedures. In a Flexible Constitution, the Parliament can alter the constitution by passing a law.

Any majority where at least 2/3rd members should be present for voting is called a ______ majority. 

  1. Special

  2. Simple

  3. Effective

  4. Absolute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Certain parts of the constitution can be amended by a special majority consent of the members of Parliament. Special Majority means two third members should accept. For example, if out of the 245 members in Rajya Sabha, if only 150 are present and voting, then the special majority required would be 101. This type of majority is used for most of the Constitutional amendment bills.

Which process refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting?

  1. Effective Majority

  2. Absolute Majority

  3. Special Majority

  4. Simple Majority


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Simple majority or working majority refers to a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting. Most of the normal motions and bills in the house such as No-confidence Motion, Motion of Confidence, Motion of Thanks, Censure Motion, Adjournment Motion, Money Bills, Ordinary Bills etc. are passed via the simple majority process.

Which method is used for amendments in sections related to the election of the President of India?

  1. Special Majority

  2. Simple Majority

  3. Special Majority with consent from half of the states of India

  4. Simple Majority with consent from half of the states of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Certain parts of the constitution can be amended by special majority along with consent from half of the states of India. This method is harder compared to the other two methods viz Simple and Special Majority. By this method, the election of the President of India, distribution of powers between the Centre and the State and other sections can be amended. This method can also be used as per article 61 for the impeachment of the President.

Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses . Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on a dissolution of the Assembly.                                          

Both the statement are correct as at the time of prorogation the bill or any other business pending in the House do not get affected and can be resumed when the House meets again. Further, Legislative Council is a permanent body and it do not dissolved, so dissolution of Legislative Assembly do not make the bill lapse.

If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following is correct?

  1. Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation

  2. Lok Sabha may not consider it at all

  3. President calls a joint session for passing of the Bill

  4. Bill is sent for further consideration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding the Money Bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bill after it is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. It has to return the bill within 14 days with or without recommendations. It is on the discretion of Lok Sabha to accept or reject any or all of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha.

  1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India.
    2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Constitution lays down a special procedure for the passing of money bills in the parliament. A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha only on the recommendation of the president. 
Finance commission is a constitutional body. It is constituted by the President. It gives recommendation on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.

State which of the following statements is incorrect:

  1. A Money Bill deals with imposition, remission, alteration or regulation of tax

  2. A Money Bill deals with regulation borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the Government

  3. A Money Bill deals with the money of the Consolidated Fund

  4. A Money Bill is one which provides for the imposition of fines or fees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Money Bills generally deals with matters relating to the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax. A bill is not a money bill if it provides for:
The imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties or the demand or payment of a fee.

After the House is dissolved, the Speaker is _____________________.

  1. Removed from the office immediately

  2. Remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution

  3. He has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours

  4. He can continue as speaker for the period of 30 days only


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of People) is appointed by the members of Lok Sabha amongst themselves. The speaker is appointed generally in the first meeting of Lok Sabha. If single name is proposed by members then speaker is appointed without formal vote but if more than one name is proposed the person getting majority is appointed.

A Financial Bill deals with all those matters which are dealt with by a Money Bill but it includes other matters also. Give correct response _________________________.

  1. A Financial Bill cannot be rejected by the Upper House

  2. The President cannot withhold his assent to a Financial Bill

  3. The Financial Bill can be presented in either House

  4. A Financial Bill must be passed by both the Houses and in case of differences between two Houses, the same would be resolved by joint sitting of both the Houses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial Bills are those bills which deal with fiscal matters. Thus, Money bills are financial bills but all financial bills are not necessarily money bills. Financial bills like money bills can only be introduced in the lok sabha only on the recommendation of the president but it can either be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha and must be passed by both the  Houses. In case of disagreement between both the houses the President can summon the joint sitting of both the Houses to resolve the deadlock.

Rajya Sabha can withhold Money Bills for a period of _____________.

  1. 14 days

  2. 3 months

  3. 6 months

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with regard to money bill. It cannot reject or amend a money bill but can provide recommendations. 

It must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days whether with or without recommendation and if it does not return within the stipulated time the bill is considered to have passed by both the Houses.
 The President can give his assent or withhold his assent on money bill but he cannot return the bill for reconsideration Generally the president gives his assent to the bill as it was introduced with his prior permission.

Money Bills can be _______________.

  1. Invalid by Rajya Sabha

  2. Invalid by both the Houses

  3. Rajya Sabha can reject the money bills

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with regard to money bill. It cannot reject or amend a money bill but can provide recommendations.

 The President can give his assent or withhold his assent on money bill but he cannot return the bill for reconsideration Generally the president gives his assent to the bill as it was introduced with his prior permission.

The quorum to constitute a meeting of the House of Parliament shall be ____________________.

  1. 1/10 th of total number of members

  2. 2/3 rd of total number of members

  3. 1/3 rd of total number of members

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quorum to constitute a meeting of the House is one tenth of the total strength of the House. It means that 55 members of the Lok sabha and 25 members of the Rajya Sabha including the presiding officer of each house must be present for the meeting to take place.

A member of either House of Parliament shall be disqualified if _____________________.

  1. He is an undischarged insolvent

  2. He is disqualified by any law made by Parliament

  3. He is disqualified under any law made by Parliament

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution lays down certain disqualification under which a person cannot be elected as a member of Parliament.

1) If he is an undischarged insolvent.
2) If he is so disqualified by or under any law made by the parliament.
3)If he holds any office of profit under the Union or State government.
4)If he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by the Court.
5) If he is not a citizen of India or has voluntary acquired  the citizenship of a foreign state.

Propagation of the House means __________________.

  1. A House has been brought in Session

  2. The Session of the House has been terminated

  3. The House itself stands terminated

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prorogation means the termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution. Prorogation terminates both the sitting and session of the House.

The Constitution of India provides special procedure for _______________.

  1. Money Bills

  2. Financial Bills

  3. Both Money Bills and Financial Bills

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution provides for a special procedure for the passing of money bills in the Parliament. A money bill can only be passed in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. Every such bill is regarded as the government bill and essentially to be introduced by the minister. The Rajya Sabha has restricted power regarding the money bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bills bu can only make recommendations and that are also non binding upon lok Sabha.

When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker :-
I. Does not take part in the proceedings of the House
II. Has no right to vote
III. Has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside

  1. I

  2. I & II

  3. II

  4. III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha. When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker in under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sittings of the House, though he may be present. He can speak and take part in proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of equality of votes.

Give correct response to
I. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha
II. All Financial Bills are not Money Bills
III. A Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha on the recommendation of the President
IV. Rajya Sabha is fully empowered to reject or amend a Financial Bill as it does in the case of ordinary bill ___________.

  1. I and IV

  2. I, II, III and IV

  3. I and III

  4. II, III and IV


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Constitution lays down special procedure for the money bill. A money bill is exclusively defined under the Constitution. Financial bills are those bills that deal with the fiscal matters i.e., revenue or expenditure. A money bill is a financial bill but all financial bills are not necessarily money bills. A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has restricted power regarding the money bill. It cannot reject or amend the money bill but can only make recommendations however with regard to financial bill other than a money bill Rajya sabha can reject,amend or detain any bill. Like that of an ordinary bill.

In case of differences between two Houses of Parliament on an ordinary Bill, the issue is resolved by ______________________.

  1. President in consultation with the cabinet

  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  3. Convening a joint sitting of the two Houses

  4. The Supreme Court


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Joint sitting is an extra ordinary mechanism provided by the Constitution for resolving the deadlock between both the Houses over the passing of the bill. The President summons joint sitting which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Basically a deadlock is seem to have occurred in following three situations after a bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House:

1. If the bull is rejected by the other House;
2. If there is disagreement between the Houses regarding amendments to be made in bill;
3. If more than 6 months have passed from the date of receipt of bill by the other House without passing the bill.
The President can summon both the Houses to meet in a joint sitting for discussing , deliberating and voting on the bill to resolve the issue.

Give correct response regarding the procedure of passing of bills in Parliament ______________________________.

  1. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse because of the prorogation of two Houses of the Parliament

  2. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on its dissolution

  3. A Bill pending in Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha shall not lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha

  4. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on the adjournment of Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Prorogation means termination of a session of the House by an order made by President. The prorogation of two Houses of the Parliament  does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House. 
Further, a bill originating in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha and which is still pending in Rajya does not lapse. 
A bill passed by Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of Lok Sabha.

A non-Money Bill passed by the Parliament is returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration. It is passed once again by the Parliament without any change. Now the  ____________________.

  1. President can again withhold his assent

  2. Bill will automatically lapse

  3. Bill will be referred to the Supreme Court

  4. President will give his assent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Every bill (ordinary) after bring passed by both Houses of the Parliament is presented to the president for his assent. The President may either give his assent or he may withhold the assent to the bill. The president can also return the bill for reconsideration of the Houses, However, if it is passed by both the Houses again with or without amendments and presented to the President for his assent, he has to give assent to the bill.

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected by elected members of Rajya Sabha

  2. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over the joint Session of both Houses of Parliament

  3. The electoral college for election of Vice-President is same as that for election of President

  4. The nominated members of both Houses have voting right in the election of Vice-President but not President


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of electoral college consisting of :-


1) the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament;


2) the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the States;

3) the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

Thus, the nominated members from both the houses of state legislature and Parliament and elected and nominated members of legislative councils do not participate in the election of the President.

While in the election of president both elected and nominated members of the Parliament can participate. However, members of State legislative assemblies do not participate.

After a Money Bill has been passed by the House of the People, it is transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendations within how many days?

  1. 12 days

  2. 14 days

  3. 20 days

  4. 30 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. After a money bill is passed by the lok sabha, it is sent to the Rajya sabha. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend the bill but can only make recommendations within 14 days of the transmission from the Lok Sabha.'

Money Bill can be introduced in _________________.

  1. The House of the People

  2. The Council of States

  3. Either of the two Houses

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money bill is a bill if it 'only' contains provisions related to to taxation, borrowing of money by the Central Government, expenses from or receipt to the Consolidated Fund of India. Bills that only contain provisions that are incidental to these matters would also be regarded as money bill. A bill may be introduced din either House of Parliament. However, a  money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha which is House of the People and not in the Rajya Sabha ( the Upper house of Parliament). If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker shall be final.

Every member of either House of Parliament, before taking his seat, makes and subscribe an oath or affirmation according to the form set out in which Schedule?

  1. Second

  2. Third

  3. Fourth

  4. Fifth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Every member of either House of the Parliament, before taking his seat in the House, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President or some person appointed by him for this purpose. The form for the oath is set out in Third Schedule.

After what time period, the House may declare the seat vacant of any member, when he absents from all meetings without permission of the Lower House of Parliament?

  1. 30 days

  2. 45 days

  3. 60 days

  4. There is no time period


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lower House can declare the seat of a member vacant if he is absent from all its meetings for a period of Sixty days without its permission. In Computing the period of sixty days, no account shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or adjourned for more than four consecutive days.

As per provisions under Article 107 of the Constitution of India, except a money Bill or Financial Bill, any Bill can originate __________________.

  1. In either House of Parliament

  2. In Lok Sabha

  3. In Rajya Sabha

  4. In joint sitting of Parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Any bill except Money Bill and Financial Bill can be originated in either House of the Parliament and shall be deemed to be passed if it is approved by both the Houses of the Parliament.

The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha is vested with ____________.

  1. President of India on the advise or resignation of Prime Minister

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. Council of Ministers

  4. Lt. Governors of the Union Territories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lok Sabha usually dissolves after the Completion of its term. But the President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advise of the Prime Minister or on the condition of resignation of the Prime Minister. When Prime Minister offers his resignation then all the ministers lose their confidence in the parliament and hence it is dissolved by the President. Once Lok Sabha is diddolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable.

After a Bill has been passed by Parliament and sent to the President for his consideration _______________.

  1. He can refuse to sign it

  2. He has to sign it

  3. He can change certain clauses of the bill

  4. He can send it back for reconsideration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A bill becomes an Act only when it is given assent by the President. After bill is passed by both the Houses of the Parliament it is presented to the President for his assent. He may either give his assent or withhold his assent. The President can return the bill if it is not money bill for the reconsideration of the Parliament. However, if the bill is passed again by the Parliament, with or without amendments, the president has to give assent to the bill.

Which of the following statement is/are true?

  1. No bill can become a law unless agreed by Rajya Sabha

  2. No bill can become a law unless agreed by Lok Sabha

  3. No bill can become a law unless agreed by both the Houses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

After a Bill has been passed by both Houses, it is presented to the President for his assent. The President can assent or withhold his assent to a Bill or he can return a Bill, other than a Money Bill, for reconsideration. If the Bill is again passed by the Houses, with or without amendment made by the President, he shall not withhold assent therefrom. But, when a Bill amending the Constitution passed by each House with the requisite majority is presented to the President, he shall give his assent thereto. A Bill becomes an Act of Parliament after being passed by both the Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President.

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