Central Government - 15(Ias > Polity > Polity Assessments ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Question 1.

The
differences between the two houses of Parliament are resolved through

A joint session of the two houses
Mediatory efforts of the officers of the two houses
A joint committee of the two houses, specially constituted for this purpose
The mediation of minister for Parliamentary affairs

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> A joint session of the two houses
:
A

Question 2.

The
quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either
house of Parliament is

One-fourth
One-third
One-fifth
One-tenth

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> One-tenth
:
D

Question 3.

Consider
the following statements regarding limitations on the authority of the Indian
Parliament

1
Most of the important laws can be
introduced in the Parliament with the prior consent of the President.

2
Parliament has to operate within the
jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution.

3
The laws enacted by the Parliament
can be declared as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court if they contravene
the provisions of the constitution.

4
The authority of the Parliament is
restrained due to grant of certain fundamental rights to the citizens by the
constitution.

Of these statements

1, 2 and 4 are correct
1, 2, and 3 are correct
1, 3 and 4 are correct
2, 3 and 4 are correct

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> 2, 3 and 4 are correct
:
D

Question 4.

In
case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint
session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote.
In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is
the same resolved?

The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks
The chairman of the Rajya Sabha can make use of his casting vote
The speaker can make use of his casting vote
The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> The speaker can make use of his casting vote
:
C

Question 5.

Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not?

Speaker of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister
President
Select Parliamentary committee

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Speaker of Lok Sabha
:
A

Question 6.

Which one of the following are the financial committees of Parliament in India?

1 Public accounts committee

2 Estimates committee

3 Committee on public undertakings

1 only
1 and 2
1 and 3
1, 2, and 3

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2, and 3
:
D

Question 7.

The
Parliament of India cannot be considered a sovereign body because

Its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution
Of the presence of certain fundamental rights of citizens in the constitution
Both (A) and (B)
None of these

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> Both (A) and (B)
:
C
The Parliament of India cannot be considered a sovereign body because
(a)Its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution
(b)Of the presence of certain fundamental rights of citizens in the constitution

Question 8.

The
public accounts committee submits its report to

The speaker of Lok Sabha
The comptroller and auditor general
The President of India
The minister for Parliamentary affairs

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> The speaker of Lok Sabha
:
A

Question 9.

Which of the following bodies is presided over by a non-member?

Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha
State legislative assembly
All the above

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Rajya Sabha
:
A

Question 10.

The
final decision whether a member of the Lok Sabha has incurred
disqualification under the defection law rests with

The speaker
The Election Commission
The Supreme Court
The President

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> The speaker
:
A