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Working of Institutions Test - 6

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Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because ______________________.

A
it does not participate in the passing of money bill

B
No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha

C
Both of the above

D
None of the above

Solution

Option C is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because it does not participate in the passing of money bill and No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
Question 2
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While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352 ________________________.

A
the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List

B
the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended

C
a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President

D
Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures

Solution

Option A is the correct answer. Under Article 352, the State Government is not dismissed and continues to function during emergency. However, The Centre gets concurrent powers of legislation and administration in the State. The Parliament can legislate with respect to state subjects.
Question 3
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Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
1. A Proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

A
1 only

B
2 only

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Option C is the correct answer as both statements are true.
Clause 1 of the Article 360 laying down the provisions of Financial Emergency state that the proclamation of Financial Emergency shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by resolutions of both Houses of Parliament.
The president is empowered to reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the supreme court and high courts, in cases of a financial emergency.
Question 4
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Which of the following actions are not performed by the President?

A
Proroguing Parliament

B
Convening a joint sitting if requested

C
Dissolving the Rajya Sabha

D
Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament

Solution

Option C is the correct answer. The President does not dissolve the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. One-third of its members retire every two years. But the house in itself can't be dissolved. On the contrary, Lok Sabha is dissolved by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers after 5 years or before that.
Question 5
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According to provisions under Article 121 of the Constitution any discussion in Parliament shall not take place with respect to the conduct of any judge in the discharge of his duties except upon a motion for presenting in address to the president praying for the removal of the judge. Such judges may be of ____________________.

A
Supreme Court

B
Any High Court

C
Only Supreme Court

D
Both Supreme Court and High Court

Solution

Article 121 of indian constitution declares that no discussion shall take place in Parliamnet with respect of the conduct of any judges of the Supreme Court or High Court in the discharge of his duties except upon a motion for presenting an address to the president praying for the removal of the judges as herein after providedd.
Question 6
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.

A
I only

B
I and II

C
I, II and IV

D
I and III

Solution

Option D is the correct answer. By law, Parliament can form a new state by separating territory from any state, by merging two or more states or parts of states. Parliament can also reduce or increase the area or alter the boundary of any state or even change its name. But first, a bill in the matter has to be referred by the President to the legislature of the affected state so that the legislature can express its views within a certain period.
Question 7
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When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha?

A
the Budget is modified and presented again

B
the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions

C
the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign

D
the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

Solution

Option D is the correct answer. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers. If the budget is not passed under any condition in parliament then it can be understood that the ruling party is in minority. Technically it means the government has lost the confidence vote in the Lok Sabha and it has to resign. In Indian history, this has not happened so far.
Question 8
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A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of _______________________.

A
the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliamen

B
the legislatures of the States concerned

C
Supreme Court

D
President

Solution

Option D is the correct answer. By law, Parliament can form a new state by separating territory from any state, by merging two or more states or parts of states. Parliament can also reduce or increase the area or alter the boundary of any state or even change its name. But first, a bill in the matter has to be referred by the President to the legislature of the affected state so that the legislature can express its views within a certain period.
Question 9
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Independence of judiciary is possible only under ______________.

A
Communism

B
Fascism

C
Liberalism

D
Military dictatorship

Solution

Liberalism is a political setup founded on ideas of liberty and equality. They support ideas such as free and fair elections, civil rights, independent judiciary, freedom of the press, religion etc.
Question 10
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What is 'Zero Hour?'

A
When the proposals of the opposition are considered.

B
When the matters of utmost importance are raised.

C
When money bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

D
Interval between the morning and the evening session.

Solution

ZERO HOUR denotes the time immediately following the Question Hour in both Houses of Parliament. This is about 12 noon which is why it is called Zero Hour. During this hour members' can raise matters of great importance without prior notice. However, the duration of the Zero Hour has varied over the years. It is not possible to predict what kind of matters might be raised during Zero Hour as there is no mention of any Zero Hour in the rules of the Parliament.

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Question 1

it does not participate in the passing of money bill

No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha

Both of the above

None of the above

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Question 2

the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List

the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended

a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President

Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures

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Question 3

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 4

Proroguing Parliament

Convening a joint sitting if requested

Dissolving the Rajya Sabha

Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament

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Question 5

Supreme Court

Any High Court

Only Supreme Court

Both Supreme Court and High Court

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Question 6

I only

I and II

I, II and IV

I and III

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Question 7

the Budget is modified and presented again

the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions

the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign

the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

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Question 8

the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliamen

the legislatures of the States concerned

Supreme Court

President

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Question 9

Communism

Fascism

Liberalism

Military dictatorship

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Question 10

When the proposals of the opposition are considered.

When the matters of utmost importance are raised.

When money bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

Interval between the morning and the evening session.

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