Parliamentary Terminology

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What is the term used for the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?

  1. Speaker

  2. Deputy Speaker

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

What is the term used for the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Speaker

  2. Deputy Speaker

  3. Chairman

  4. Vice President


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chairman is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

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

  1. Member of Parliament (MP)

  2. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  3. Member of the Legislative Council (MLC)

  4. Member of the Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A member of the Lok Sabha is known as a Member of Parliament (MP).

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

  1. Member of Parliament (MP)

  2. Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  3. Member of the Legislative Council (MLC)

  4. Member of the Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A member of the Rajya Sabha is known as a Member of the Rajya Sabha.

What is the term used for a bill that is introduced in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in the Lok Sabha.

What is the term used for a bill that is introduced in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

What is the term used for a bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament and has received the President's assent?

  1. Act

  2. Law

  3. Statute

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An act is a bill that has been passed by both houses of Parliament and has received the President's assent.

What is the term used for a temporary law that is issued by the President when Parliament is not in session?

  1. Act

  2. Law

  3. Statute

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An ordinance is a temporary law that is issued by the President when Parliament is not in session.

What is the term used for a motion that is moved in Parliament to express the opinion of the House on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A motion is a proposal that is moved in Parliament to express the opinion of the House on a particular matter.

What is the term used for a motion that is moved in Parliament to express the disapproval of the House on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A motion is a proposal that is moved in Parliament to express the disapproval of the House on a particular matter.

What is the term used for a motion that is moved in Parliament to seek the approval of the House for a particular action?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A motion is a proposal that is moved in Parliament to seek the approval of the House for a particular action.

What is the term used for a formal statement of the government's policy on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Ordinance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A resolution is a formal statement of the government's policy on a particular matter.

What is the term used for a question that is asked by a member of Parliament to the government?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Question


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A question is a question that is asked by a member of Parliament to the government.

What is the term used for a debate that takes place in Parliament on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Debate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A debate is a discussion that takes place in Parliament on a particular matter.

What is the term used for a vote that is taken in Parliament to decide on a particular matter?

  1. Bill

  2. Motion

  3. Resolution

  4. Vote


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A vote is a decision that is taken in Parliament by a majority of the members present and voting.

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