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  • Question 1
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    Total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed _______ fraction that of a Legislative Assembly.
    Solution
    As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of Members in the Legislative Assembly.Of the total number of Members of the Legislative Council, 1/3 of Members are elected by electorates consisting of the Members of Local Authorities, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of graduates residing in the State, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of persons engaged in teaching, 1/3 are elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly and the remaining are nominated by the Governor.
  • Question 2
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    For those Union Territories which have no Legislative Councils of their own, laws are passed by
    Solution
    A union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India. Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are usually federal territories governed directly by the central Government of India.
    The Parliament of India can pass a law to amend the Constitution and provide a Legislature with elected Members and a Chief Minister for a union territory, as it has done for Delhi and Puducherry. In general, the President of India appoints an administrator or lieutenant-governor for each UT.[2] There are seven union territories, including Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.
    Hence option third is correct.
  • Question 3
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    The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by
    Solution
    Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, is not subject to dissolution. However, Rajya Sabha, like Lok Sabha, can be prorogued by the President.
    The power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with the President. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, nearly one-third of its members retire every second year. Hence the option four is correct.

  • Question 4
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    Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term `Crossing the Floor`?
    Solution
    In politics, the term 'crossing the floor' can mean either to vote against party lines, especially where this is considered unusual or controversial, or to describe a member who leaves their party entirely and joins the opposite side of the House, such as leaving an opposition party to support the government (or vice versa), or even leaving one opposition party to join another.
  • Question 5
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    The maximum strength of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively is
    Solution
    The Parliament has a sanctioned strength of 545 in Lok Sabha including the 2 nominees from the Anglo-Indian Community by the President, and 245 in Rajya Sabha including the 12 nominees from the expertise of different fields of science, culture, art and history.
  • Question 6
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    How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
    Solution
    Under Article 80 of the Constitution, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President of India from among persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
  • Question 7
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    The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is
    Solution
    The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. He is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. Rajya Sabha also elects one of its members to be the Deputy Chairman.
    The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
    Hence option third is correct.
  • Question 8
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    One third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every
    Solution
    Indian Parliament is constituted of two Houses - Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. The term of Lok Sabha is 5 years until and unless dissolved earlier. Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
  • Question 9
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    In parliamentary government, ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy
    Solution
    The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the executive of the Government of India. The prime minister is also the chief adviser to the President of India and head of the Council of Ministers. They can be a member of any of the two houses of the Parliament of India—the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha but has to be a member of the political party or coalition, having a majority in the Lok Sabha.The prime minister is the senior-most member of cabinet in the executive of government in a parliamentary system. The prime minister selects and can dismiss members of the cabinet; allocates posts to members within the government; and is the presiding member and chairperson of the cabinet.
    The prime minister has to enjoy the confidence of a majority in the Lok Sabha and shall resign if they are unable to prove majority when instructed by the president. Hence option third is correct.
  • Question 10
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    When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the house?
    Solution
    The Speaker is elected by Lok Sabha from among themselves and safeguards the rights and privileges of its members. A Speaker of Lok Sabha doesn't vote at first instance and only cast a casting vote, i.e. in case when the House is equally divided on any question, then the Speaker has the right and is entitled to vote.
  • Question 11
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    According to the Constitution of India, the maximum number of members representing the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha cannot exceed
    Solution
    A member of parliament in Lok Sabha (abbreviated: MP) is the representative of the Indian people in the Lok Sabha; the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of parliament of Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections on the basis of the adult suffrage. Parliament of India is bicameral with two houses; Rajya Sabha (upper house, i.e. Council of States) and Lok Sabha (lower house, i.e. House of the People). The maximum permitted strength of members of parliament in the Lok Sabha is 552. This includes maximum 530 members to represent the constituencies and states, up to 20 members to represent the union territories (both chosen by direct elections) and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian community to be nominated by the President of India. The party—or coalition of parties—having a majority in the Lok Sabha chooses the Prime Minister of India.
  • Question 12
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    Which of the following states has the largest representation in the Lok Sabha?
    Solution
    Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of the adult suffrage. The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552, which is made up by election of up to 530 members to represent the states, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President. Uttar Pradesh is the the Indian state which has largest representation in Lok Sabha (80 MPs). It is followed by Maharashtra (48), West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh with 42 MPs each.
  • Question 13
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    What is the minimum age for being the member of the parliament?
    Solution
    The minimum age criteria for being elected as a Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) is 25 Years. The minimum age criteria for being elected as a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) is 30 Years. Hence option fourth is coorct.
  • Question 14
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    How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of `no confidence` in the government before it can be admitted by the Speaker?
    Solution
    In India, a motion of no confidence can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Parliament of India). The motion is admitted for discussion when a minimum of 50 members of the house support the motion. Hence option four is correct.
  • Question 15
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    The budget is presented to the Parliament on
  • Question 16
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    The Constitution provides for the nomination, to the Lok Sabha, of two members belonging to the community of
  • Question 17
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    Which of the following are the two states (other than U.P.) having maximum representation in the Lok Sabha?
  • Question 18
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    Who among the following has a right to attend the Lok Sabha session though he is not a member?
    Solution
    According to Section 88 of Indian Constitution:
    Every Minister and the Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote.
  • Question 19
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    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by
    Solution
    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the guardian of the House and the watchman of the rights and privileges of the members of Lok Sabha. He/She is elected by all the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves by simple majority of members present and voting in the House.
    The Deputy Speaker is also selected in a similar manner.
  • Question 20
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    If the Speaker of the Lower House of a state wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the
  • Question 21
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    The representation to states in the Rajya Sabha is given
  • Question 22
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    What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognized as the opposition party in the legislature?
  • Question 23
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    Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
  • Question 24
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    The Governor of the State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
    Solution
    The Governor of a State is appointed by the President, i.e. the President of India governs the appointment criteria for Governors. He/She is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or on the advice of the Prime Minister. For the President, to consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before the appointment of a Governor is not a constitutional requirement.
  • Question 25
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    The President gives his resignation to the
  • Question 26
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    Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
  • Question 27
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    Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
  • Question 28
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    Who appoint(s) the Prime Minister of India?
    Solution
    Ans 4.
    The party holding a majority in the Lok Sabha elects its leader Prime Minister. The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive. Union Cabinet is collectively responsible to the House of the People as per Article 75.
  • Question 29
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    The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
  • Question 30
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    Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is
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