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1. Which of the following is incorrect about a Money Bill? (CUET PG 2022)

(1) The bill deals with all or any provisions under article 110 of the Constitution.

(2) The Money Bill has to be so certified by the Speaker of the House of the People.

(3) The Money Bill has to be introduced in the House of the People first.

(4) Both the Houses of the Parliament enjoy equal powers with respect to a Money Bill.

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2. Parliament may by law: (CUET PG 2022)

A. extend the jurisdiction of a High Court

B. establish a common High Court for two or more States

C. constitute a High Court for a Union Territory

D. establish administrative tribunal for each State

E. appoint judges of the High Courts

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

(1) Only A, B, C and D

(2) Only B, C, D and E

(3) Only A, B, D and E

(4) Only A, C, D and E

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3. The Parliament of India consists of: (CUET PG 2022)

A. The House of the People

B. The Council of States

C. The President

D. The Prime Minister

E. The Speaker

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) Only A, B and C

(2) Only B, C and D

(3) Only C, D and E

(4) Only A, B and E

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4. When the President of India addresses a joint session of the Parliament, who presides over the session? (CUET PG 2023)

1. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

2. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

4. No one presides over the session

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5. In the history of Parliament of India, how many times the parliamentary proceedings were censured? (CUET PG 2023)

1. Never

2. Once

3. Twice

4. Thrice

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6. Indian Parliament comprises (CUET PG 2021)

1. The President

2. Lok Sabha

3. Rajya Sabha

4. All of these

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7. Which one of the following does NOT belong to disqualifications for the Parliament membership? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

(A) A member of both the Houses of the Parliament at the same time.

(B) If he absents himself for a period of sixty days from the meetings of the House without the permission of the House.

(C) If he holds an office of profit under any government in India.

(D) If he voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country.

(B) If he absents himself for a period of forty days from the meetings of the House without the permission of the House.

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8. Which one of the following statements is correct? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

(A) All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies.

(B) As the Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President.

(C) A point of difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is that while a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting.

(D) The Constitution of India explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a minister.

(E) A similarity between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is that both the candidates can contest election irrespective of their domicile status; the candidates should be the residents of India only.

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9. According to under which Article the President of India has right to address the joint session of both the Houses of Parliament? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Article 82(1)

(B) Article 84(1)

(C) Article 86(1)

(D) Article 88(1)

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10. Which one of the following is the contribution of Indian Parliamentary System? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Zero Hour

(B) Question Hour

(C) Joint Session

(D) Adjournment Motion

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11. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

Assertion (A): The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body.

Reason (R): Parliament's right to legislate is subject to judicial review.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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12. Which one of the following is not the characteristic of the parliamentary form of government? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) Legislative-Executive fusion of power

(B) No confidence motion by the Legislature against the Executive

(C) Collective Responsibility

(D) A unfixed tenure of the Government

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13. Consider the following statements: (SLET 17th March 2024)

(a) In case of money bill, Speaker of Lok Sabha has to certify in the following manner- "I hereby certify that this bill is a money bill within the meaning of Article 110 of the Constitution of India."

(b) Money bill can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is correct?

(A) (a) only

(B) (b) only

(C) Both (a) and (b)

(D) Neither (a) nor (b)

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14. Below are some statement which are either True or False. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (SLET 17th March 2024)

(a) Inter-State Water Disputes Act was approved by the Parliament in 1955.

(b) Centre is empowered to levy and collect taxes of Union Territories.

(c) The Discretionary Power is enjoyed by the President of India.

(d) According to Art. 249, Rajya Sabha may empower Parliament to make laws in the national interest.

Codes :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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15. How much is the quorum of a House of the Parliament in India? (Bihar PGT 2023)

(A) 1/5th of the membership of the House

(B) 1/8th of the membership of the House

(C) 1/10th of the membership of the House

(D) More than one of the above

(E) None of the above

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16. Read the following statements in relation to the basic structure doctrine/debate and choose the correct code: (TELANGANA SET 2023)

A. This doctrine posits that certain fundamental principles and essential features of the Constitution are beyond the reach of amendment by Parliament.

B. The Supreme Court evolved this doctrine in the Kesavananda Bharati case

C. A big issue with the basic structure doctrine is that it's not clearly mentioned in the Constitution.

1. A, B and C

2. A and B only

3. A and C only

4. B only

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17. Which commission among the following has not been setup by the Act of Parliament? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) University Grants Commission

(B) Oil and Natural Gas Commission

(C) The Flood Control Board

(D) The Central Welfare Board

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18. Which one among the following is not a feature of the 'First Past the Post System' of Elections? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(A) The country is divided into single member constituencies.

(B) Voters select a single candidate.

(C) Winning candidates must gain 50 percent of all the votes cast.

(D) The system wastes many votes.

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19. On which of the following subjects Rajya Sabha has more power than the Lok Sabha? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Ratification of President's rule in a State

(B) Creation of a new All India Service

(C) Creation of Legislative Council in a State

(D) Alteration in the boundary of a State

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20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside over joint sitting of Parliament.

Reason (R): He is not a member of either house of Parliament.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

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21. Consider the following budgetary control exercised by legislature over executive. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

A

B

C

D

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22. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): The Parliament of India consists of two houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Reason (r): The Lok Sabha is the lower house, and its members are directly elected by the people.

(A) Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is correct explanation of (a)

(B) Both (a) and (r) are true but (r) is not correct explanation of (a)

(C) (a) is true, but (r) is false

(D) (a) is false, but (r) is true

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23. Consider the following statements about Legislatures: (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(i) Legislatures are forums for debate and reasoned consideration of the diverse viewpoints they embrace.

(ii) Their internal workings are supposed to be subject to monitoring from outside actors.

(1) Only (i) is correct.

(2) Only (ii) is correct.

(3) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.

(4) neither (i), nor (ii) is correct.

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24. The more influence the opposition has over policy making in the Parliamentary system is referred by A. Lijphart as (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(1) Informal separation of power

(2) Division of power

(3) Sharing of power

(4) Delegation of power

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রাজসভায় কতজন সদস্য উপস্থিত হলে কোরাম হয়? (7^TH SLST 2023)

(A) মোট সদস্যের এক-তৃতীয়াংশ

(B) মোট সদস্যের অর্ধেক

(C) মোট সদস্যের এক-পঞ্চমাংশ

D) মোট সদস্যের এক-দশমাংশ

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লোকসভার স্পিকারকে অপসারণ করতে হলে কতদিন আগে নোটিস দিতে হয়? (7^TH SLST 2023)

(A) 7 দিন

(B) 10 দিন

(C) 14 দিন

(D) উপরের কোনোটিই নয়

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ভারতের রাষ্ট্রপতি সংসদে সর্বমোট কতজন সদস্য, মনোনীত করতে পারেন? (7^TH SLST 2023)

(A) 12 (104th Amendment in 2019)

(B) 13

(C) 14

(D) 15

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লোকসভা ও রাজ্যসভার যৌথ অধিবেশন আহ্বান করেন (7^TH SLST 2023)

(A) উপরাষ্ট্রপতি

(B) প্রধানমন্ত্রী

(C) রাষ্ট্রপতি

(D) লোকসভার অধ্যক্ষ

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29. নিম্নলিখিত পদ্ধতিগুলির মধ্যে কোনটি অর্থ বিল গ্রহণ করতে সক্ষম করবে যা একবার লোকসভায় পাস হয়েছিল কিন্তু রাজ্যসভা দ্বারা সংশোধিত হয়েছিল? (7^TH SLST 2023)

(A) এটি রাষ্ট্রপতির কাছে যাবে

(B) লোকসভায় দুই-তৃতীয়াংশ সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠতা নিয়ে ভোটাভুটিতে পাশ হবে

(C) দুই কক্ষের যৌথ অধিবেশন ডাকা হবে

(D) লোকসভায় সংশোধনী গ্রহণ বা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে এটি আবার পাস হলে এটি পাস হয়েছে বলে গণ্য হবে

(E) (Wrong Question) because Rajya Sabha cannot amend money bill.

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30. Which of the following are the exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

A. Introduction of the money bill

B. Ratification of the declaration of emergency

C. To pass a motion of no- confidence against the council of ministers

D. To impeach the President

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A and B only

(b) A and C only

(c) A and D only

(d) A, B and C only

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31. Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to the Finance Commission? (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)

A. The provision of Finance Commission has been mentioned in Article -280 of the Constitution.

B. Finance Commission shall consist of Chairman and two members.

C. Finance Commission submits its recommendations to the Parliament.

D. The Parliament is authorized to determine the qualifications for appointment as member of the commission.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A and B only

(b) A and D only

(c) B and C only

(d) C and D only

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32. Which of the following is the Indian contribution to parliamentary procedures? (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER 3)

(A) Adjournment motion

(B) Zero hour motion

(C) Cut motion

(D) Guillotine

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33. The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and National Disaster Management Act, 2005 are being cited to control (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

A. Nipah Virus Infection

B. Ebala Infection

C. Covid-19

D. Farmers Protest

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34. On 'prorogation' and 'dissolution' of the Parliament consider the following statements (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

I. The President and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha have the sole power to prorogue and dissolve the Parliament.

II. The Speaker and not the President has the sole power to prorogue and dissolve the Parliament.

III. Bills already introduced and awaiting passage .do not lapse when the Parliament is prorogued but get lapsed in case of dissolution.

IV. Bills already introduced and awaiting passage get lapsed when the Parliament is prorogued and dissolved.

In light of the above" which of the following is true?

A. Only I and II arc true, but III and IV are false

B. Only III is true

C. Only II and IV are true

D. I, II, and III are true, while only IV is false

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35. Elections to the Rajya Sabha in India follow the principle of proportional representation. Which among the following systems is followed? (JNU MA 2019)

(A) Single Transferable Vote System

(B) Additional Member System

(C) Mixed Member Proportional Representation

(D) Part List System

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36. Who of the following is the only officer allowed to participate in the proceedings of Indian Parliament? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) Comptroller and Auditor General

(B) Attorney General

(C) Cabinet Secretary

(D) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minster Office

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37. Consider the following statements regarding the parliamentary privileges. (JNU MA 2020)

A. Member of Parliament cannot be arrested in criminal or civilian cases while Parliament is in session.

B. No Member of Parliament shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in the Parliament.

C. Subject to the Constitutional provisions and the parliamentary rules/procedures there is a freedom of speech in Parliament.

D. Parliament has no power to punish any person for violating its privileges.

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?

(A) A, B and C only

(B) B, C and D only

(C) A, B, C and D

(D) C and D only

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38. What is the prescribed Quorum for the meeting of the Lok Sabha? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) 1/8 of the total number

(B) 1/6 of the total number

(C) 1/9 of the total number

(D) 1/10 of the total number

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39. Which article of the Constitution of India provides with presenting a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure by the Government of India to the Parliament every year? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Article 112

2. Article 280

3. Article 360

4. Article 86

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40. How many members are nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President of India? (CUET PG 2024)

1. 14

2. 12

3. 16

4. 20

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41. Consider the following statements: (CUET PG 2024)

(A). The President cannot send back a Constitutional amendment bill for recommendation to the Parliament.

(B). The Judiciary also have the power to amend the Constitution.

(C). The State legislatures cannot initiate any Bill for amendment of the Constitution.

(D). The Parliament cannot amend the 'basic features' of the Constitution.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A), (B) and (D) only.

2. (A), (C) and (D) only.

3. (A), (B), (C) and (D).

4. (B), (C) and (D) only.

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42. The President can dissolve Lok Sabha on- (CUET PG 2024)

1. the recommendation of Chief Justice of India

2. the recommendation of Rajya Sabha

3. the recommendation of the Council of Ministers

4. the recommendation of the Lok Sabha

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43. The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers (GUJARAT SET 2022)

(A) at all times

(B) only during national disasters

(C) only during national emergency

(D) only during Constitutional crisis

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44. The Parliament can legislate on the subject in the State list if the (GUJARAT SET 2022)

(A) Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its members to legislate on a state matter of a national interest

(B) Supreme Court of India authorizes the Parliament

(C) President issues an order of authorization to that effect

(D) Law Commission authorizes the State Government

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45. Who among the following is the final authority in deciding whether or not a Lok Sabha MP can be disqualified from the House on the ground of defection? (JNU MA 2021)

1. The president of the concerned political party

2. The President of India

3. The Speaker of the House

4. The Supreme Court of India

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46. Once approved by the Parliament for how long can the proclamations regarding financial emergency remain in operation? (JNU MA 2020)

(A) 2 Months

(B) 3 Years

(C) Till the term of that Parliament

(D) Indefinitely

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47. The Parliament of India consists of (University of Hyderabad MA 2021)

A. Lok Sabha "od Rajya Sabha

B. President of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

C. President, Vice-President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

D. Vice-President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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48. Which of the following statement/s is/are TRUE about parliamentary proceedings? (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

(i) Prorogation of a session implies that pending bills in either house of Parliament are likely to lapse.

(ii) Prorogation of a session does not have any effect on pending bills in either House of the Parliament

(iii) Adjournment of a session does not have any effect on pending bills in either House of the Parliament

(iv) Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is not bound to have any effect on pending bills in either House of the Parliament

A. Only (i)

B. Only (ii) and (iii)

C. Only (iv)

D. Only (iv) and (iii)

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49. Which of the following is the constitutional procedure regarding the creation of Legislative Councils in the Indian states? (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

A. Rajya Sabha shall initiate the procedure by a simple majority, and later it shall obtain the ratification by the absolute majority in the state legislature.

B. First, the state legislative assembly shall pass a resolution, and later the Parliament shall pass a law in this regard.

C. The President is the sole authority to create a Legislative Council.

D. The Governor of the state is the sole authority regarding the creation of Legislative Council.

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50. Residuary power of legislation in India is with (University of Hyderabad MA 2018)

A. Supreme Court

B. Parliament

C. President

D. State Legislative Assemblies

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51. "The proper course for testing the strength of the Ministry is holding the test on the floor of the House". With which of the following judgements would you associate the above statement? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. The State of Rajasthan vs. Union of India (1977)

B. S R Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)

C. Keshvananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973)

D. Golaknath vs. State of Punjab (1967)

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52. Which of following is NOT true about states reorganization in India? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. The Parliament has the unilateral power to make or break states in India

B. The Parliament has to mandatorily consult the state and the opinion of the latter is binding on the Parliament

C. States have been created on the basis of language, administrative efficiency and developmental concerns

D. Telangana is the latest state created in 2014.

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53. Which of the following is TRUE about 'money bill' in the Parliament? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. It can be introduced in both houses of the Parliament

B. It must be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha

C. It must be introduced first in the Lok Sabha

D. The Rajya Sabha has the power to withhold money bill for unlimited period

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54. Which is true about 'simple majority' in the passage? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. It requires a two-third majority in the Parliament to change the constitution

B. It requires consent of half of the states to change the constitution

C. It is another name for super-majority

D. It requires a bare majority, that is, support of half of the members of the Parliament to change the constitution

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55. Which Lok Sabha enjoyed a term of more than five years? (University of Hyderabad MA 2017)

A. Fourth Lok Sabha

B. Fifth Lok Sabha

C. Sixth Lok Sabha

D. Eight Lok Sabha

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56. Parliament of India acquires the power to make laws on a subject in the State List, if: (University of Hyderabad M.Phil 2019)

A. A state's legislative assembly passes a resolution making such a request to the Parliament

B. The President of India directs the Parliament to pass such laws

C. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect

D. The Lok Sabha decides to make such laws in view of the urgency of the matter

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57. Who appoints Chairman of all Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha? (Maharashtra SET 2024 Paper II)

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President

(C) Vice President

(D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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58. Consider the following statement about Armed Forces (Special powers) Act (University of Hyderabad Ph.D 2021)

I. It empowers a non-commissioned officer to order to shootto-kill

II. While performing their duty, the armed forces enjoy immunity from civil prosecution

III. The Act can be extended for a period of six months at a time

In light of the above, which of the following is true?

A. I and II only

B. Only III

C. I, II and III

D. Only I

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59. Which condition is called as Hung Parliament? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(A) Parliamentary session adjourned

(B) No party gets majority

(C) Chaos in parliamentary session

(D) No election is held for parliament.

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60. Under ___________, the Parliament is empowered to make laws on any item included in the state list. (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

(A) Article 250

(B) Article 252

(C) Article 249

(D) Article 253

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61. Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

(A) Speaker

(B) Vice President of India

(C) Prime Minister

(D) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

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62. The number of the Nominated Members in Rajya Sabha is (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

(A) 10

(B) 12

(C) 14

(D) 16

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63. The 2014 parliamentary elections will elect the (Jadavpur University B.A 2013)

(a) 13th Lok Sabha

(b) 14th Lok Sabha

(c) 15th Lok Sabha

(d) 16th Lok Sabha

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64. How many members are there in the Lok Sabha: (Jadavpur University B.A 2010)

a) 543

b) 544

c) 545

d) 546

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65. Which of these are salient features of a parliamentary government? (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

I. There is a dual executive, i.e., there is a split between the head of government and the head of state.

II. The cabinet is a collective decision-making body.

III. The cabinet is not responsible to the Parliament but to the President. N. The parliamentary majority can force the cabinet to resign.

A. I, II, III and IV

B. II and III

C. I and III

D. I, II and IV

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66. According to the Indian Constitution the Union Parliament and the State legislatures can both make laws on matters included in the Concurrent List. What happens 'if a conflict arises between the law enacted by the Parliament and a law enacted by a State legislature on the same matter? (University of Hyderabad MA 2020)

A. State law prevails

B. Union law prevails

C. Both laws become void

D. Supreme Court decides which one will prevail

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67. The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State List' if (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

a. the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List

b. the Lok Sabha passes a resolution that parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List

c. the Governors of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate to that effect

d. the president of India desires that Parliament pass such a legislation

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68. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct? (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

a. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether the bill is a Money Bill or not'

b. A Money Bill can be tabled either in the Lok sabha or the Rajya sabha.

c. The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok sabha for reconsideration.

d. Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on Money Bill but can not reject it.

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69. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India enjoys: (GUJARAT SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) No right to vote

(B) Right to vote like any other member in the House

(C) Right to vote only in case of a tie

(D) Two votes--one ordinary vote and one in case of a tie

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70. Identify the correct order in which the following individuals held the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha: (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

(i) N. Sanjeeva Reddy

(ii) Sardar Hukam Singh

(iii) Somnath Chatterjee

(iv) P. A. Sangma

Codes:

(A) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

(B) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)

(C) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

(D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

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71. Which of the following is not a feature of the Parliamentary system? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Collective Responsibility

(B) Prime Minister

(C) Fixed tenure of Government

(D) Close relationship between legislature and executive

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72. Which of the following opportunities is provided by the Appropriation Bill to the legislatures? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) To discuss the policy and other matters related to the Expenditure Of various ministries

(B) To change amount of demands of various ministries

(C) To reallocate the grants of various ministries

(D) To vary the amount of expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India

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73. A second chamber cannot perform which of the following functions? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

(A) It can provide high quality debates

(B) It can be a useful rivisionary chamber

(C) it can remove government by vote of no confidence

(D) It can provide representation to views and interests of states

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74. Which of the following statements is correct about extension of term of Parliament? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

(A) It can be extended by an Act of Parliament itself

(B) President can do so by an ordinance

(C) Extension can automatically continue till the emergency ceases

(D) Extension of term is never required

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75. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) can: (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

(A) Reject a money bill

(B) Amend a money bill

(C) Suggest recommendations in the money bill

(D) Delay money bill for 24 days

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76. Total Lok Sabha Seats of Odisha is - (Current Affairs 11.05.2024)

20

21

22

23

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77. Which of the following about the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is correct? (GUJARAT SET 2011)

(A) It has to be dissolved after five years

(B) Life of the House can be extended indefinitely if national emergency is in operation

(C) It can be extended for not exceeding one year at a time

(D) It can be extended even after proclamation of emergency is over

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78. The delimitation of Lok Sabha constituancies was postpond because of: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

(A) Lack of concensus/amongst political parties

(B) Constitutional limitations

(C) Opposition of the media and pressure groups

(D) Uneven population Growth

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79. A person can be a member of Cabinet without being a Member of Parliament for a maximum period of (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

(A) Three months

(B) Six months

(C) One year

(D) Two years

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80. In (A) and (R) are made two statements. State whether they are true or false and whether (R) is the reason or justification for assertion (A) by using the codes given below the statements: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) In Parliamentary form of government, the position of parliament has declined in importance

(R) In Parliamentary form of government, the position of head of state, whether a Monarch or President has declined in importance.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is reason or justification for (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the reason for (A)

(C) (A) is correct but (R) is false

(D) (R) is correct but (A) is false

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81. The Parliament can make laws in respect of Jammu and Kashmir: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) Only on subjects in the concurrent list

(B) Only on subjects in the Union List

(C) On those matters in the Union list as well as concurrent list in consultation with the Government of the State

(D) On subjects included in all the three lists

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82. In case of disagreement between the two houses of the Parliament over a bill, the issue is resolved through: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

(A) President's intervention

(B) Speaker's mediation

(C) Vice-President's intervention

(D) Joint meeting of the Parliament of both the houses

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83. The money bill is introduced: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2002)

(A) first in Lok Sabha

(B) first in Rajya Sabha

(C) simultaneously in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

(D) in the Lok Sabha with the recommendation of the President

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84. The money bill is introduced in: (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

(A) Rajya Sabha

(B) Lok Sabha

(C) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

(D) In joint session of both the Houses

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85. How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste members in the present Lok Sabha? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) 84

(B) 79

(C) 85

(D) 82

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86. Match List - I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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87. A bill is considered as a money bill if it involves (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Regulation of any tax by a local authority

(B) Regulation of borrowing of money by the Union (or) State Government

(C) The imposition of penalties

(D) Non-receipt of money from the centre

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88. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): Estimates of income and expenditure should be on cash basis.

Reason (R): All money that the government deals with during the current financial year should be included in estimates.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

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89. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 1968 passed by the Lok Sabha lapsed because (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Rajya Sabha rejected the bill

(B) President withheld the bill

(C) Joint committee of the two houses rejected the bill

(D) Of the early dissolution of fourth Lok Sabha

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90. The Right to Information Act in the form of law was passed by Parliament on (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) 15 May, 2004

(B) 15 September, 2004

(C) 15 February, 2005

(D) 15 June, 2005

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91. Assertion (A): Parliamentary system of government is based on the principle of collective responsibility.

Reason (R): Defeat of a bill in the Parliament is not necessarily a sufficient cause for resignation of the ministry.

(KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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92. A grant for meeting an unexpected demand is called (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Supplementary Grant

(B) Votes on Account

(C) Votes on Credit

(D) Exceptional Grant

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93. Which one of the following is a common feature of the Parliamentary and Presidential Executive? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) In both the systems the executive is accountable to the people

(B) The executive is elected for a fixed term

(C) Both have a cabinet which formulates the policy of the country

(D) Both are accountable to the legislature

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94. Which of the following is NOT true with regard to bi-cameral legislatures? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) Bi-cameral legislatures grew out of the need in European countries to represent aristocracy

(B) Bi-cameral legislatures grew out of the need to provide adequate representation to individual states within the federal system of US

(C) Bi-cameral legislatures typically are more efficient than uni-cameral legislatures in their ability to divide up legislation

(D) Bi-cameral legislatures are generally better able than unicameral legislatures to represent variety of interest groups and views

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95. The parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Supplementary questions

(B) Questions

(C) Adjournment motions

(D) Joint session of the parliament

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96. Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem speaker of the Lok Sabha? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Conduct of the proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker

(B) Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected

(C) Give his assent to the bills passed by the house

(D) To check if the election certificates of the house are in order

97 / 183

97. The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) 1970

(B) 1971

(D) 1973

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98. A joint Public Service Commission can be created in India by: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) an order of the President

B) an Act of Parliament

C) a resolution of Rajya Sabha

D) a resolution of the concerned Legislatures

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99. Political homogeneity is a feature of: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Presidential System

B) Collegial Executive

C) Parliamentary System

D) Monarchy

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100. Which one of the following statements is correct? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in:

A) approving a proclamation of emergency.

B) the creation and abolition of states.

C) the election of vice-president.

D) authorizing the Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List.

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101. The Bill which must be passed by each House of Indian Parliament separately by Special majority: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) Constitution Amendment Bill

B) Ordinary Bill

C) Money Bill

D) Finance Bill

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102. The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) with the consent of all states

B) with the consent of majority of states

C) with the consent of the states concerned

D) without the consent of any state

103 / 183

103. The Lok Sabha elections in India which resulted in Hung parliament: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

A) 11 th

B) 10 th

C) 13 th

D) None of these

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104. The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

A) Prime Minister’s Office

B) Speaker of Loksabha

C) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

D) Secretary General of Loksabha

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105. Reasonable restrictions on the rights of Indian citizens can be imposed by: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

A) President

B) Parliament

C) Supreme Court

D) Union Cabinet

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106. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the President of all the Parliamentary Forums except the (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

A) Parliamentary Forum on Population and Public Health

B) Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Climate change

C) Parliamentary Forum on Water Conservation and Management

D) Parliamentary Forum on Children

107 / 183

107. Untouchability Offences Act passed by Parliament of India in 1955 has been renamed as Protection of Civil Rights Act in the year (KERALA SET 2017 FEBRUARY)

A) 1974

B) 1975

C) 1976

D) 1977

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108. What can be the maximum gap between the two sessions of Parliament in India? (KERALA SET 2015 DECEMBER)

A) Three months

B) Four months

C) Six months

D) Nine months

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109. Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Term Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected

B) Conduct of the proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker

C) To check if the election certificates of the members of the House are in order

D) Give his assent to the bills passed by the House

110 / 183

110. The residuary powers in Indian Constitution is vested in the (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) President

B) State Legislators

C) Union Cabinet

D) Parliament

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111. The Indian Constitution provides for the joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament in connection with (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Election of the Vice – President of India

B) Finance bill

C) Ordinary bill

D) Constitution amendment bill

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112. The first Speaker of Lok Sabha (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) Vithalbhai Patel

B) Swaran Singh

C) N. Sanjeeva Reddy

D) G. V. Mavalangar

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113. Which of the following is not correct with regard to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

A) The Speaker certifies whether a particular bill is Money Bill or not

B) Discussion on a motion for the removal of the Speaker is presided over by the Vice - President

C) The Speaker has power to curtail or cancel the Zero Hour

D) The Speaker nominates chairpersons of various Committees

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114. Which of the following statements are true? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2023)

(a) 33% seats are reserved for women MPs in Lok Sabha

(b) The number of women MPs in Lok Sabha has increased consistently since 1952/First Lok Sabha

(c) The number of women MPs in Lok Sabha has increased consistently since 1991/Tenth Lok Sabha

(d) There are no reserved seats for women in Lok Sabha

(A) (a) and (b)

(B) (b) and (c)

(C) (c) and (d)

(D) (a) and (d)

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115. Which of the following statements is not true? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2023)

(A) Women’s Reservation Bill sought to reserve 33% seats in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for women

(B) Women’s Reservation Bill sought to reserve 33% seats in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for women

(C) Women’s Reservation Bill is passed by the Rajya Sabha

(D) Women’s Reservation Bill is never discussed in Lok Sabha

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116. The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2023)

(A) Proclaiming emergency

(B) Creation of states

(C) Election of the Vice-President

(D) Authorising the Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List

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117. Which of the following is not the function of Parliament? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

(A) To form or end the government

(B) To represent the electorate

(C) To interpret the laws

(D) To legislate

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118. Who among the following has the constitutional responsibility of creating new States? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2021 PAPER II)

(A) Supreme Court

(B) Prime Minister

(C) Parliament

(D) State legislature

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119. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President are part of _______of India. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Parliament

(B) Judiciary

(C) Executive

(D) Panchayati Raj

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120. _______was the Speaker of 16thLok Sabha. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Meera Kumar

(B) GMC Balyogi

(C) Sumitra Mahajan

(D) Nirmala Sitaraman

121 / 183

121. Which one of the following is not a means of popular control over public administration in India ? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Election

(B) Public hearings

(C) Public opinion

(D) Financial audit

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122. Legislative control over Indian public administration is in form of : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) External control

(B) Internal control

(C) Popular control

(D) Direct control

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123. The leader of the opposition in the 16th Lok Sabha was: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(A) Kamal Nath

(B) Mallikarjun Kharge

(C) Rahul Gandhi

(D) Gulam Nabi Azad

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124. The Joint Session of the Parliament is chaired by the: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(A) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(B) Vice-President of India

(C) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

(D) Prime Minister of India

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125. Arrange the following number of seats allotted to the States in Lok Sabha in descending order. (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. Maharastra

B. West Bengal

C. Bihar

D. Karnataka

E. Odisha

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) D, A, B, E, C

(2) B, D, E, C, E

(3) A, B, C, D, E

(4) C, E, A, B, D

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126. Arrange the following allocation of seats to States in Rajya Sabha (Council of States) from highest to lowest order: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. Madhya Pradesh

B. Odisha

C. Maharastra

D. Tamil Nadu

E. West Bengal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) A, B, D, E, C

(2) C, D, E, A, B

(3) B, C, A, E, D

(4) D, A, B, E, C

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127. Arrange the following Lok Sabha speakers in the chronological order. (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. K.S. Hegde

B. Hukam Singh

C. Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillion

D. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

E. Rabi Ray

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) D, C, B, E, A

(2) A, B, D, C, E

(3) B, D, C, A, E

(4) B, C, D, E, A

128 / 183

128. The Lok Sabha elections of .... were the 'Mid-term Election'. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) 1980, 1991 and 1999

(B) 1980, 1998 and 1999

(D) 1980, 1991, 1998 and 1999

129 / 183

129. In case the office of both the Speaker and the Dy. Speaker of the Lok Sabha become vacant, who will preside over the meeting of the House? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) Seniormost member of the Lok Sabha

(B) The first member of the Penal of Chairpersons approved by the House

(C) A member designated by the President

(D) A member nominated by the House

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130. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(1) A Bil returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha

(2) A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha does not lapse

(3) A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is dissolved

(4) A Bill originating in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Shabha and which is still pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse

Codes:

(A) (3) and (4) only

(B) (1) and (2) only

(C) (1), (2) and (4) only

(D) (2), (3) and (4) only

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131. Legislative control over administration is a matter of (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

(A) convention

(B) democratic faith

(C) history and social traditions

(D) cultural ethos

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132. The total number of judges in the Supreme Court of India can be increased by which of the following? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(A) If there is a representation from the Supreme Court

(B) By amendment to the Constitution of India

(C) By an Act of Parliament

(D) By a Presidential Decree

133 / 183

133. The ‘Basic Structure’ doctrine, as propounded by Supreme Court Judges, limits the amending power of (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A) President

(B) Prime Minister

(C) Parliament

(D) Judiciary

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134. Rajya Sabha can (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) reject a money bill.

(B) amend a money bill.

(C) suggest recommendations in the money bill.

(D) delay a money bill for a period of one month.

135 / 183

135. Which one of the following bodies is presided over by a non-member? (WEST BENGAL SET 2015)

(A) Lok Sabha

(B) Rajya Sabha

(C) State Legislative Assembly

(D) State Legislative Council

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136. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the vote value of a member of Parliament in presidential election? (NET March 2023 Shift I)

1

2

3

4

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137. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the powers of Speaker of Lok Sabha? (NET March 2023 Shift I)

A. The Anti Defection Law is applicable on the Speaker in case he decides to quit his own party.

B. The Speaker can not preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.

C. Speaker can vote in the house on any matters of his removal from the office.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A), (B) and (C)

2. (B) and (C) only

3. (A) and (C) only

4. (A) and (B) only

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138. Which of the following resolution cannot be initiated by the Rajya Sabha? (PUMDET 2024)

(A) Removal of the Vice-President of India piton P

(B) Legislation on matters enumerated under the State List in the national interest.

(C) Creation of new All India Services

(D) Introduction of a Money Bill

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139. How many minimum members of Rajya Sabha are required to move a motion of impeachment of a judge? (NET 2023 JUNE Shift I)

1. 40

2. 45

3. 50

4. 55

140 / 183

140. Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha? (WB PSC 2022)

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President

(C) Vice President

(D) Speaker

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141. In the parliamentary systems the executive branch is selected by the: (JMI M.A. 2019)

A. Legislature

B. Military

C. Religious Leaders

D. Citizens

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142. The representative responsibility of the legislature as a delegate: (JMI M.A. 2019)

A. Comprises of representatives acting as non-mechanistic agents of their constituents

B. Comprises of representatives acting as trustees

C. Comprises of representatives acting as mechanistic agents of their constituents

D. Comprises of representatives acting as mechanistic agents of the ruling class

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143. Under Article 249: (JMI M.A. 2019)

A. The Lok Sabha resolves by two fifth majority that it would be prudent for the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the Concurrent list in national interest

B. The Rajya Sabha resolves by two-third majority that it would be prudent for the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the State list in national interest

C. The Lok Sabha resolves by two-third majority that it would be prudent for the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the State list in national interest

D. The Vidhan Sabha resolves by two-third majority that it would be prudent for the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the State list in national interest

144 / 183

144. Who among the following can disallow a question in Parliament during the question hour? (BHU MA 2019)

1. The President

2. The Prime Minister

3. The Speaker

4. The Leader of the House

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145. In which article of Constitution of India, money bill is defined: (BHU MA 2019)

1. 110

2. 111

3. 112

4. 114

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146. When the legislature hands over its law-making power to the executive, it is known as: (BHU MA 2019)

1. Delegated legislation

2. Original legislation

3. Inferior legislation

4. Superior legislation

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147. Who presides the joint session of both the houses of Parliament in India? (BHU MA 2019)

1. President

2. Prime Minister

3. Vice President

4. Speaker of Lok Sabha

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148. According to the Constitution of India which of the following is NOT a Money Bill? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Bill that imposes fines and penalties

B. Imposition and abolition of taxes

C. Bill that deals with regulation of borrowing of money by Government of India

D. Bill that deals with the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India

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149. Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the options given below: (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A

B

C

D

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150. India's Forest Rights Act is enacted in the year (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. 2004

B. 2006

C. 2008

D. 2010

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151. During passing of budget in the Parliament 'Guilotine" is applied to those demands which are (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. Discussed and approved

B. Discussed but not approved

C. Discussed and reduced

D. Not discussed for want of time

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152. The Legislative Council in a state in India can be created or abolished by the (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

A. President on the recommendation of a Governor of the state

B. The parliament

C. The parliament after the state assembly passes a resolution to that effect

D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the council of ministers

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153. Which among the following are the features of a parliamentary system of government? (University of Hyderabad M.A. 2011)

Ministers are drawn from assembly
Government is formed as a result of assembly election
Government is responsible to the assembly
Government is responsible to the head of state

Answer:

A. a, b, c, d

B. b, c, d

C. a, b, c

D. a, b, d

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154. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) One tenth of the total membership of the House

(B) One fourth of the total membership

(C) 50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha

(D) At least 100 members

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155. Which of the following powers are provided to Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? (GUJARATE SET JULY 2006 PAPER II)

(A) To reject or amend money bill

(B) To decide whether a bill is money bill or not

(C) To delay the money bill for a period not exceeding 14 days

(D) To vote for public expenditure

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156. Arrange the following Speakers of the Lok-Sabha as per their tenure in the chronological order: (NET August 2024 Shift II)

A. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar

B. P. A. Sangma

C. Om Birla

D. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

E. Ms. Meira Kumar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, C, D, E

2. A, D, B. E. C

3. E, A, B, C, D

4. D. A, B, E, C

157 / 183

157. Which among the following statements are not correct about the Parliamentary System of Government in India? (NET August 2024 Shift I)

(A) All parties in the parliament are represented in the government

(B) The Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

(C) Government is elected for a fixed term

(D) The Government is chosen by the Parliament and cannot be removed before completion of its fixed term

(E) An independent body is established by the constitution for free and fair election

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A) and (B) Only

(2) (B), (C) and (E) Only

(3) (C) and (D) Only

(4) (A) and (D) Only

(5) Non of this

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158. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can Parliament legislate on any subject in the State List? (NET December 2004)

(A) Article 229

(B) Article 239

(C) Article 249

(D) Article 259

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159. The Lok Sabha was first constituted in: (NET December 2004)

(A) 1947

(B) 1950

(D) 1951

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160. Which one of the following is not a essential feature of the parliamentary form of Government? (NET December 2004)

(A) Collective responsibility

(B) Fixed tenure

(C) Normal head of the state

(D) Fusion of the Executive and Legislature

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161. Which of the following bodies is presided over by a non-member? (NET December 2005)

(A) Lok Sabha

(B) Rajya Sabha

(C) Legislative Assembly

(D) None of the above

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162. The function of Pro-Tem Speaker is: (NET December 2005)

(A) To conduct the proceedings in the absence of speaker

(B) Officiate as speaker when speaker is unlikely to be elected

(C) Swear in members and hold charge till a regular speaker is elected

(D) Checks if the election certificates of the members are in order

163 / 183

163. Decisions on questions about disqualification of members of the Lok Sabha are made by: (NET December 2006)

(A) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs

(B) The Speaker

(C) Committee on Privileges

(D) The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers

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164. In case of dispute between the two Houses of Indian Parliament over an Ordinary Bill the case is referred to: (NET December 2006)

(A) The President of India

(B) The Supreme Court of India

(C) Joint Meeting of the Houses

(D) The Prime Minister of India

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165. Which one of the following is the main principles on which the Parliamentary system operates? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Supremacy of Judiciary

(2) Supremacy of Parliament

(3) Theory of Separation of Power

(4) Responsibility of the executive to the legislature

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166. Which Article of the Constitution provides that taxes not to be imposed except by authority of law? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Article 264

(2) Article 265

(3) Article 266

(4) Article 267

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167. The Constitution provides for Appropriation Bills under: (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Article 113

(2) Article 114

(3) Article 115

(4) Article 116

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168. Who presides for the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament? (BHU MA 2014)

(1) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

(2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(3) The President

(4) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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169. A money bill can be detained in the Rajya Sabha for how many days? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) 12

(2) 14

(3) 16

(4) 18

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170. How much is the quorum of the Lok Sabha in India? (BHU MA 2016)

(1) One-third of the total membership of the Lok Sabha

(2) Two-third of the total membership of the Lok Sabha

(3) One-fourth of the total membership of the Lok Sabha

(4) One-tenth of the total membership of the Lok Sabha

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171. Who won the bid to construct the new Parliament building recently? (JMI M.A. 2022)

A) L & T Limited

B) Reliance Projects Limited

C) Tata Projects Limited

D) The National Highways Authority of India

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172. Who among the following introduced The Asylum Bill, 2015 as a Private Member Bill in the Lok Sabha intended for the establishment of an effective system to protect refugees and asylum seekers by means of an appropriate legal framework to determine claims for asylum in India? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

2. Supriya Sule

3. Shashi Tharoor

4. Sachin Pilot

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173. Elections to the Rajya Sabha in India follow the principle of proportional representation. Which among the following systems is followed in this regard? (JNU MA 2021)

1. Single Transferable Vote System

2. Additional Member

3. Mixed Member Proportional Representation

4. Party List System

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174. In which of the following aspects of legislation the Rajya Sabha has less power than the Lok Sabha? (DU MA 2020)

1. Impeachment of the President of India

2. Constitutional Amendment

3. Money Bill

4. Ordinary Bill

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175. Which authority is empowered by Article 138 of the Constitution to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

(A) Parliament

(B) President

(C) Supreme Court

(D) None of the above

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176. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2008)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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177. Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament in India? (NET June 2009)

(A) President of India

(B) Vice-President of India

(C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(D) Chief Justice of India

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178. Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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179. Article 110 of Indian constitution is about: (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

A) Disqualification of parliament members

B) Money Bill

C) Joint session of the Union Parliament

D) Pocket Veto of Indian President

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180. The Articles of the Constitution of India which give exclusive powers to Rajya Sabha: (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

A) Articles 248 and 311

B) Articles 249 and 311

C) Articles 249 and 312

D) Articles 248 and 312

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181. Identify the correct chronological order in which the following are placed in the Indian Constitution. Use the codes given below: (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(i) Imposition of President’s rule in the State

(ii) Freedom of Conscience

(iii) Parliament legislating on State subject

(iv) Amendment to the Constitution

Codes:

(A) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)

(B) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)

(C) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)

(D) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)

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182. Legislative Council of a State can be abolished or created by (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A) President of India on the recommendation of the Parliament

(B) Legislative Assembly of the State concerned

(C) Parliament through a simple Legislation

(D) Parliament on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned

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183. Delegated legislation contributed to the (NET June 2011 Paper II)

(A) Rise of Judiciary

(B) Rise of Bureaucracy

(C) Rise of Executive

(D) Rise of Legislature

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