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Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits a Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, the Rajya Sabha can amend or reject it.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits a Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, the Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject it and can only make recommendations.
3. In case of disagreement between the two Houses, there is no joint sitting for a Money Bill, but a joint sitting may occur for an ordinary 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. Statement 1 is correct for Finance Bills that are not certified as Money Bills, because the Rajya Sabha has ordinary legislative powers over them. Statement 2 is correct because the Rajya Sabha can only recommend changes to a Money Bill. Statement 3 is incorrect in its framing because while joint sitting is not available for Money Bills, a joint sitting for a Finance Bill is only a constitutional possibility under Article 108, not a certainty.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Question 11

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in: (A) Creation of new All India Services (B) Amending the Constitution (C) Removal of the government (D) Making cut motions

Accepted Answer

(B) Amending the Constitution — Correct. Under Article 368, a Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed separately by each House with the required special majority. Neither House can override the other, making their powers equal in this regard.

Question 12

Consider the following statements:
1. The President of India can summon a session of Parliament at such a place as he or she thinks fit.
2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that Parliament is required to meet in a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only

Accepted Answer

(C) 1 and 3 only — Correct. Article 85 allows the President to summon each House at such time and place as thought fit (on ministerial advice). The Constitution does not prescribe three sessions, making Statement 2 wrong. There is no minimum number of sitting days required per year, making Statement 3 correct.

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