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Question 1

Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India:
1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? (A) All the three statements are correct. (B) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2. (C) There is only one correct statement. (D) There is no correct statement.

Accepted Answer

(C) There is only one correct statement. — UPSC provisional key: (C), Series A question 58. Only statement 3 is correct. Unstarred questions are answered in writing and do not permit supplementary questions; starred questions are listed for oral answers. The question tests the reversal of the first two definitions, not a restriction on all parliamentary follow-up. Sources: [UPSC provisional answer key]() · [Lok Sabha: Frequently asked questions on question procedure]()

Question 2

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:
1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
3. No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct? (A) There are four correct statements. (B) There is only one correct statement, that is statement 2. (C) There are two correct statements, that include statement 1. (D) There is no correct statement.

Accepted Answer

(D) There is no correct statement. — UPSC provisional key: (D), Series A question 59. No statement is correct. The correct pattern is: chairperson appointed by the Speaker; 20 Lok Sabha plus 10 Rajya Sabha members; no minister eligible; and a term not exceeding one year. Matching each part separately prevents the plausible joint-House wording from concealing the errors. Sources: [UPSC provisional answer key]() · [Lok Sabha: Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]()

Question 3

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
Statement II: According to the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from the political party immediately.
Statement III: The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed by a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that at least fourteen days' notice has been given.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) I and II only (B) II and III only (C) I and III only (D) I, II and III

Accepted Answer

(C) I and III only — Correct. The Speaker continues in office after dissolution until immediately before the first meeting of the next Lok Sabha (Statement I, Article 94). There is no constitutional requirement to resign from the party (Statement II is false). The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members after 14 days' notice (Statement III, Article 94).

Question 4

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President has notified intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 only

Accepted Answer

(B) 1 and 2 — Correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on dissolution (Statement 1). A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses on dissolution (Statement 2). However, a bill for which the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting does not lapse because the joint sitting mechanism preserves it (Statement 3 is incorrect).

Question 5

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements. While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration:
1. He or she shall not preside.
2. He or she shall not have the right to speak.
3. He or she shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(A) 1 only — Correct. Under Article 96, the Speaker shall not preside while a resolution for removal is being considered. However, the Speaker retains the right to speak and participate in proceedings, and is entitled to vote in the first instance on the resolution (unlike the normal casting-vote-only rule).

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
1. Initially it was an ad hoc Committee.
2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a Member of the Lok Sabha.
3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub judice.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Accepted Answer

(C) 1 and 3 only — Correct. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee started as an ad hoc committee (Statement 1 correct). Complaints are not restricted only to Lok Sabha members (Statement 2 incorrect). The Committee ordinarily does not take up matters that are sub judice (Statement 3 correct).

Question 7

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. Prorogation is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die, but there is no bar to the President prorogating the House while it is in session.
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 only

Accepted Answer

(C) 2 and 3 — Correct. Statement 1 is wrong because prorogation is done on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Statement 2 is correct because prorogation usually follows adjournment sine die, though the President can prorogue a House while in session. Statement 3 is correct because dissolution of the Lok Sabha ordinarily requires ministerial advice.

Question 8

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
1. Article 109 mentions the special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendments suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 3 and 4

Accepted Answer

(C) 1, 2 and 3 — Correct. Article 109 lays down the special procedure for Money Bills (Statement 1). A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha (Statement 2). The Rajya Sabha may recommend changes but cannot reject the bill (Statement 3). Statement 4 is incorrect because those recommendations are not binding on the Lok Sabha.

Question 9

With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct? (A) Only one (B) Only two (C) All three (D) None

Accepted Answer

(B) Only two — Correct. UPSC's official 2023 GS-I key, Series A Q37, gives (b), "Only two". Statement 1 concerns a Finance Bill distinct from a Money Bill. Article 109 limits the Rajya Sabha to recommendations on Money Bills, supporting statement 2. Article 108 excludes Money Bills from joint sittings and permits the President to summon a joint sitting in specified deadlocks for other bills; it does not make one mandatory whenever the Houses disagree. The original "becomes necessary" in statement 3 is therefore incorrect.

Question 10

Which of the following is or are the exclusive power(s) of the Lok Sabha?
1. To ratify a proclamation of Emergency
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 (D) 3 only

Accepted Answer

(B) 2 only — Correct. A no-confidence motion is exclusively a Lok Sabha device because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha under Article 75(3). Emergency ratification involves both Houses, and impeachment of the President can be initiated by either House under Article 61.

Question 11

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. Under the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha, election of the Deputy Speaker is held on a date fixed by the Speaker.
2. There is a mandatory provision that the Deputy Speaker must be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
3. The Deputy Speaker has the same powers as the Speaker when presiding and no appeal lies against such rulings.
4. The well-established parliamentary practice is that the motion for the Deputy Speaker's election is moved by the Speaker and seconded by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 3 and 4 only (D) 2 and 4 only

Accepted Answer

(A) 1 and 3 only — Correct. Statement 1 is correct under Lok Sabha rules. Statement 3 is correct because the Deputy Speaker has the same authority as the Speaker when presiding. Statement 2 is wrong because no mandatory provision dictates party origin for the Deputy Speaker. Statement 4 is wrong because the motion is moved by a member, not the Speaker.

Question 12

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?
1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health and education.
2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned yearly and unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 and 4 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 4 only

Accepted Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 4 only — Correct. MPLADS funds are meant for creating durable community assets (Statement 1), a prescribed share must benefit SC/ST areas (Statement 2), and district authorities must inspect at least 10% of works under implementation (Statement 4). Statement 3 is wrong because unused funds can be carried forward.

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