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The Parliament and the Judiciary

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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is

  1. 545

  2. 560

  3. 525

  4. 552


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution of India is 552, which is made up by election of up to 530 members to represent the states; up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India. 

According to the Indian constitution, the money bills can be introduced in

  1. the meeting of Council of Ministers

  2. the joint sessions of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha only

  3. the Lok Sabha only

  4. the Rajya Sabha only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Money Bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. If any question arises about whether a bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult anyone in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a bill is a Money Bill.

Who among the following controls the expenditure of the government?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Finance Minister

  3. The Parliament

  4. The Lok Sabha


Correct Option: C

Which among the following is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. State Legislative Assembly

  4. State Legislative Council


Correct Option: B

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Speaker

  4. Vice President


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.

A person who is not a member of either House of the Indian Parliament, after being appointed as a minister, has to become the Member of Parliament within

  1. 3 months

  2. 6 months

  3. 9 months

  4. 1 year


Correct Option: B

The retirement age of a judge of the Supreme Court is

  1. 58 years

  2. 60 years

  3. 62 years

  4. 65 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65, which is 3 years more than the retirement age of a judge of the High Court.

The Supreme Court of India was created by

  1. an Act of Parliament

  2. the Constitution

  3. a Presidential order

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was created by the constitution. On the 28th of January, 1950, two days after India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, the Supreme Court came into being.

A coalition government in a country is generally formed where there is

  1. two party system

  2. one party system

  3. multi party system

  4. no party system


Correct Option: C

The 'Indian Parliament' comprises

  1. the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha

  2. the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha and the President

  3. the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha and the Council of Ministers

  4. the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the Cabinet


Correct Option: B

Who among the following presides over the Joint Session of the Parliament?

  1. President of India

  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha

  3. Vice President of India

  4. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha

Who accords recognition to a political party as a national party?

  1. Law Minister

  2. President

  3. Election Commission

  4. Lok Sabha Speaker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Representation of People Act, 1950-1951, recognition to a political party is one of the Commission's functions.

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha that can be represented by the States?

  1. 520

  2. 552

  3. 540

  4. 530


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha of India is 552, which is made up by election of up to 530 members to represent the states; up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President of India,

Who among the following law officers has the right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament?

  1. Legal Advisor

  2. Solicitor General

  3. Advocate General

  4. Attorney General


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is the correct answer. 

The Supreme Court in India has to work according to

  1. the wishes of the President

  2. the instructions of the Prime Minister

  3. the provisions of the constitution

  4. the guidelines laid down by the Parliament


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct answer.

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