Parliamentary Procedures

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What is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha called?

  1. Speaker

  2. Deputy Speaker

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha is called the Speaker.

What is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha called?

  1. Chairman

  2. Deputy Chairman

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is called the Chairman.

What is the minimum number of members required to be present in the Lok Sabha for a quorum?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum number of members required to be present in the Lok Sabha for a quorum is 100.

What is the minimum number of members required to be present in the Rajya Sabha for a quorum?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum number of members required to be present in the Rajya Sabha for a quorum is 10.

What is the maximum time limit for a speech in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 15 minutes

  2. 30 minutes

  3. 45 minutes

  4. 60 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum time limit for a speech in the Lok Sabha is 15 minutes.

What is the maximum time limit for a speech in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 20 minutes

  2. 30 minutes

  3. 40 minutes

  4. 50 minutes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum time limit for a speech in the Rajya Sabha is 20 minutes.

What is the procedure for moving a motion in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Giving notice to the Speaker

  2. Speaking on the motion

  3. Voting on the motion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The procedure for moving a motion in the Lok Sabha involves giving notice to the Speaker, speaking on the motion, and voting on the motion.

What is the procedure for moving a motion in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Giving notice to the Chairman

  2. Speaking on the motion

  3. Voting on the motion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The procedure for moving a motion in the Rajya Sabha involves giving notice to the Chairman, speaking on the motion, and voting on the motion.

What is the difference between a motion and a resolution?

  1. A motion is a formal proposal made by a member of Parliament, while a resolution is a formal statement of opinion adopted by Parliament.

  2. A motion is a formal statement of opinion adopted by Parliament, while a resolution is a formal proposal made by a member of Parliament.

  3. There is no difference between a motion and a resolution.

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A motion is a formal proposal made by a member of Parliament, while a resolution is a formal statement of opinion adopted by Parliament.

What is the difference between a bill and an act?

  1. A bill is a proposed law, while an act is a law that has been passed by Parliament and assented to by the President.

  2. A bill is a law that has been passed by Parliament and assented to by the President, while an act is a proposed law.

  3. There is no difference between a bill and an act.

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill is a proposed law, while an act is a law that has been passed by Parliament and assented to by the President.

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Committee stage

  5. Report stage

  6. Third reading

  7. All of the above


Correct Option: G
Explanation:

The procedure for passing a bill in the Lok Sabha involves introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent by the President.

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Committee stage

  5. Report stage

  6. Third reading

  7. All of the above


Correct Option: G
Explanation:

The procedure for passing a bill in the Rajya Sabha involves introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, and assent by the President.

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

  1. The President can veto a bill passed by Parliament.

  2. The President can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

  3. The President can give assent to a bill passed by Parliament.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President can veto a bill passed by Parliament, promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session, and give assent to a bill passed by Parliament.

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

  1. The judiciary can interpret the laws passed by Parliament.

  2. The judiciary can declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional.

  3. The judiciary can enforce the laws passed by Parliament.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The judiciary can interpret the laws passed by Parliament, declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional, and enforce the laws passed by Parliament.

What is the importance of parliamentary procedures?

  1. They ensure that the legislative process is conducted in a fair and orderly manner.

  2. They protect the rights of members of Parliament.

  3. They help to ensure that the laws passed by Parliament are effective and efficient.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary procedures ensure that the legislative process is conducted in a fair and orderly manner, protect the rights of members of Parliament, and help to ensure that the laws passed by Parliament are effective and efficient.

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