Parliamentary Voting

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What is the primary purpose of parliamentary voting?

  1. To elect the President of India

  2. To pass laws and regulations

  3. To impeach the Prime Minister

  4. To approve the budget


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parliamentary voting is primarily used to pass laws and regulations that govern the country.

Which house of the Indian Parliament has the power to initiate money bills?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President of India

  4. Supreme Court of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha has the exclusive power to initiate money bills.

What is the quorum required for a valid vote in the Lok Sabha?

  1. One-third of the total membership

  2. Half of the total membership

  3. Two-thirds of the total membership

  4. Three-fourths of the total membership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Article 100 of the Indian Constitution, one-third of the total membership of the Lok Sabha constitutes a quorum for a valid vote.

Which type of voting is typically used in parliamentary proceedings?

  1. Open voting

  2. Secret voting

  3. Electronic voting

  4. Voice voting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Voice voting is the most common method of voting in parliamentary proceedings, where members express their support or opposition verbally.

What is the term used for a situation where a bill is passed in one house of Parliament but rejected in the other?

  1. Deadlock

  2. Stalemate

  3. Veto

  4. Dissolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deadlock occurs when a bill is passed in one house of Parliament but rejected in the other, resulting in a legislative impasse.

Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for a Joint Sitting of both houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 44th Amendment

  3. 73rd Amendment

  4. 86th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 44th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1978, introduced the provision for a Joint Sitting of both houses of Parliament to resolve deadlocks.

What is the minimum number of members required to be present in a Joint Sitting for a valid vote?

  1. One-third of the total membership of both houses

  2. Half of the total membership of both houses

  3. Two-thirds of the total membership of both houses

  4. Three-fourths of the total membership of both houses


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, half of the total membership of both houses constitutes a quorum for a valid vote in a Joint Sitting.

What is the procedure followed when a bill is passed in a Joint Sitting?

  1. The bill is sent to the President for assent

  2. The bill is returned to the house where it originated for reconsideration

  3. The bill is debated and voted upon again in both houses

  4. The bill is dropped and cannot be introduced again


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Once a bill is passed in a Joint Sitting, it is sent to the President for assent, after which it becomes a law.

What is the role of the Speaker in parliamentary voting?

  1. To preside over the proceedings and ensure order

  2. To cast the deciding vote in case of a tie

  3. To interpret the rules and procedures of voting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha presides over the proceedings, ensures order, interprets the rules and procedures of voting, and casts the deciding vote in case of a tie.

What is the term used for a situation where a member of Parliament abstains from voting?

  1. Neutral voting

  2. Silent voting

  3. Abstention

  4. Proxy voting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Abstention is the term used when a member of Parliament chooses not to vote on a particular issue or bill.

Which constitutional amendment introduced the provision for proxy voting in Parliament?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 86th Amendment

  3. 91st Amendment

  4. 101st Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 2003, introduced the provision for proxy voting in Parliament.

Under what circumstances can proxy voting be exercised in Parliament?

  1. When a member is ill or indisposed

  2. When a member is out of the country on official business

  3. When a member is attending a meeting of a parliamentary committee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proxy voting in Parliament can be exercised when a member is ill or indisposed, out of the country on official business, or attending a meeting of a parliamentary committee.

What is the maximum number of proxy votes that a member of Parliament can cast in a single day?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A member of Parliament can cast a maximum of two proxy votes in a single day.

What is the procedure followed when a member of Parliament wishes to cast a proxy vote?

  1. The member must submit a written request to the Speaker

  2. The member must obtain the consent of the member whose vote they are casting

  3. The member must specify the reason for their absence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To cast a proxy vote, a member of Parliament must submit a written request to the Speaker, obtain the consent of the member whose vote they are casting, and specify the reason for their absence.

What is the significance of parliamentary voting in a democratic system?

  1. It ensures that the will of the people is reflected in the laws and policies of the government

  2. It holds the government accountable to the people

  3. It promotes transparency and public participation in the legislative process

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary voting is a crucial aspect of a democratic system as it ensures that the will of the people is reflected in the laws and policies of the government, holds the government accountable to the people, and promotes transparency and public participation in the legislative process.

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