Legislative Branch

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Which of the following is not a function of the Legislative Branch?

  1. Making laws

  2. Approving the budget

  3. Declaring war

  4. Appointing judges


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Legislative Branch is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and declaring war. The Executive Branch is responsible for appointing judges.

Which of the following is the head of the Legislative Branch?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the head of the Legislative Branch.

Which of the following is the upper house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The Rajya Sabha

  3. The President

  4. The Prime Minister


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

Which of the following is the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. The Lok Sabha

  2. The Rajya Sabha

  3. The President

  4. The Prime Minister


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

How many members are there in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 543

  2. 545

  3. 547

  4. 549


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 543 members in the Lok Sabha.

How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 245

  2. 247

  3. 249

  4. 251


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 245 members in the Rajya Sabha.

What is the term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha is 5 years.

What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 6 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 9 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years.

What is the quorum for a meeting of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 100 members

  2. 150 members

  3. 200 members

  4. 250 members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quorum for a meeting of the Lok Sabha is 100 members.

What is the quorum for a meeting of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 40 members

  2. 50 members

  3. 60 members

  4. 70 members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The quorum for a meeting of the Rajya Sabha is 40 members.

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Indian Parliament?

  1. The bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha.

  2. The bill is debated in the Lok Sabha.

  3. The bill is voted on in the Lok Sabha.

  4. The bill is sent to the Rajya Sabha.

  5. The bill is debated in the Rajya Sabha.

  6. The bill is voted on in the Rajya Sabha.

  7. The bill is sent to the President for his assent.

  8. The President signs the bill into law.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The procedure for passing a bill in the Indian Parliament involves all of the steps listed above.

What is the role of the President in the legislative process?

  1. The President can introduce bills in Parliament.

  2. The President can debate bills in Parliament.

  3. The President can vote on bills in Parliament.

  4. The President can sign bills into law.

  5. The President can veto bills.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President's role in the legislative process is to sign bills into law.

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the legislative process?

  1. The Prime Minister can introduce bills in Parliament.

  2. The Prime Minister can debate bills in Parliament.

  3. The Prime Minister can vote on bills in Parliament.

  4. The Prime Minister can sign bills into law.

  5. The Prime Minister can veto bills.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prime Minister's role in the legislative process is to introduce bills in Parliament.

What is the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the legislative process?

  1. The Speaker can introduce bills in Parliament.

  2. The Speaker can debate bills in Parliament.

  3. The Speaker can vote on bills in Parliament.

  4. The Speaker can sign bills into law.

  5. The Speaker can veto bills.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Speaker's role in the legislative process is to introduce bills in Parliament.

What is the role of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in the legislative process?

  1. The Chairman can introduce bills in Parliament.

  2. The Chairman can debate bills in Parliament.

  3. The Chairman can vote on bills in Parliament.

  4. The Chairman can sign bills into law.

  5. The Chairman can veto bills.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chairman's role in the legislative process is to introduce bills in Parliament.

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