Which one of the following is not an exclusive power of the Lok Sabha?
The final authority for the passage of money bill rests with the Lok Sabha
The constitutional amendments can be initiated only by the Lok Sabha
All money bills can originate only in the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha alone can pass a vote of no confidence against the Council of
Ministers and oust it from office before the expiry of its term
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
The constitutional amendments can be initiated only by the Lok Sabha
: B
Question 2.
Which one of the following duties is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Audit and report on all expenditure from the consolidated fund of India
Audit and report on all expenditure from the contingency fund and public
accounts
Audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
Control the receipt and issue of public money and to ensure that the public
revenue is lodged in the exchequer
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
: C
Question 3.
Who among the following introduced the concept of public interest litigation in India?
Justice M. Hidayatullah
Justice S.M. Sikri
Justice P.N. Bhagwati
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Justice P.N. Bhagwati
: C
Question 4.
The gap between two sessions of Parliament should not exceed six months is based on
British convention followed in India
Rules of Parliamentary practice and procedure
Provisions of the constitution
None of the above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. ->
Provisions of the constitution
: C
Question 5.
What is the implication of grant of 'special status' to a state?
Substantially large percentage of central assistance is provided to the state
as grant-in-aid
The quantum of loan as percentage of total assistance is quite low
The central government bridges the current account budgetary deficit of the
state
Both (a) and (b)
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
Both (a) and (b)
: D
Question 6.
Which of the following standing committees of Parliament has no member from Rajya Sabha?
Public accounts committee
Estimates committee
Committee on public undertakings
All the above committees
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Estimates committee
: B
Question 7.
Which one of the following has not been listed as a Fundamental Right in the constitution but has been articulated by the Supreme Court as a Fundamental Right?
Right to good health
Right to equality
Right to constitutional remedies
Right to housing
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
Right to housing
: D
Question 8.
The post of leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha was
Created by the constitution
Created through an act of Parliament in 1977
Created through an ordinance of the President during the national emergency
Created in 1981 with the consent of leaders of all the national parties
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. ->
Created through an act of Parliament in 1977
: B
Question 9.
The finance bill includes
All demands
All expenditure
All accounts
All tax proposals
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. ->
All tax proposals
: D
Question 10.
Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: