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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 36 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 30

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Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 1
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Consider the following statements.

1. The Rajya Sabha represents the states of the Indian Federation

2. The Lok Sabha represents the people of India as a whole

3. The Rajya Sabha is required to maintain the federal equilibrium by protecting the interests of states against the undue interference of the centre

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

The Constitution provides for a bicameral legislature consisting of an Upper House (Rajya Sabha) and a Lower House (Lok Sabha). The Rajya Sabha represents the states of Indian Federation, while the Lok Sabha represents the people of India as a whole. The Rajya Sabha (even though a less powerful chamber) is required to maintain the federal equilibrium by protecting the interests of states against the undue interference of the centre.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 2
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Consider the following statements about the speaker of the Lok Sabha.

1. He acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Indian Parliamentary Group which acts as a link between the Parliament of India and the various parliaments of the world.

2. He also acts as the ex-officio chairman of the conference of presiding officers of legislative bodies in the country.

Detailed Solution: Question 2

He acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Indian Parliamentary Group which acts as a link between the Parliament of India and the various parliaments of the world. He also acts as the ex-officio chairman of the conference of presiding officers of legislative bodies in the country.

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Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 3
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Consider the following statements.

1. The Council of States is designed to maintain the federal character of the country.

2. The number of members from a state depends on the population of the state

Which of these statements are not correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The correct answer is 4 (None of them).

Both statements are correct:

  1. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is indeed designed to maintain the federal character of India by representing the states in the Parliament.

  2. The number of members from a state in the Rajya Sabha depends on the population of the state, as larger states have more representatives than smaller states.

So, neither statement is incorrect.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 4
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Parliamentary committee means a committee that:

1. Is appointed or elected by the Speaker / Chairman or nominated by the House

2. Works under the direction of the Speaker 

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Both statements are correct.

A parliamentary committee is a committee that is appointed or elected by the Speaker/Chairman or nominated by the House, and it works under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman. Parliamentary committees are an integral part of the parliamentary system and are responsible for scrutinizing legislation, conducting inquiries, and holding the government accountable.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 5
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Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha.

1. One-third of its members retire every second year.

2. Their seats are filled up by fresh elections and presidential nominations at the end of the second year.

Which of these statements are not correct

Detailed Solution: Question 5

The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

  • Statement 1: One-third of its members retire every second year. This is correct as per the Indian Constitution.
  • Statement 2: Their seats are filled up by fresh elections and presidential nominations at the end of the second year. This is incorrect.

Therefore, the incorrect statement is 2 only.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 6
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If the removal motion is admitted then the Speaker/Chairman constitutes a three-member committee to investigate the allegations charged against the judge. Three-member committee comprises of

(i) a Supreme Court judge
(ii) chief justice of a high court
(iii) a distinguished jurist.

Choose from the following options.

Detailed Solution: Question 6

If the motion is admitted, the speaker or chairman (who receives it) will constitute a three-member committee to investigate the complaint. It will comprise: (i) a Supreme Court judge; (ii) chief justice of a high court; and (iii) a distinguished jurist.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 7
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In the Rajya Sabha, the rules committee consists of:

Detailed Solution: Question 7

Rules Committee Every house of Parliament has a rules committee which considers the issues related to procedure and conduct of the business in that house and suggest necessary amendments in the rules. The Lok Sabha committee has 15 members and the Speaker is its ex-officio chairman. Rajya Sabha committee has 16 members and Vice-President is its ex-officio Chairman.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 8
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Consider the following statements

1. If a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament, the Constitution lays down no procedure to declare the election void

2. It enables the high court to declare an election void if a disqualified candidate is elected

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

If a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament, the Constitution lays down no procedure to declare the election void. This matter is dealt with by the Representation of the People Act (1951), which enables the high court to declare an election void if a disqualified candidate is elected.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 9
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Which provision is the foundation of the parliamentary system of Government of India?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha - Article 75 This provision is the foundation of the parliamentary system of government.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 10
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Consider the following statements.

1. Supreme Court can strike down certain provisions/amendments of the Indian Constitution, if it feels that the provisions are unconstitutional or alter the basic structure of the constitution

2. But striking down does not take away the provisions from the Constitution

3. To take away the provisions, Parliament has to present a Constitution Amendment bill to repeal the provisions

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The Supreme Court can strike down certain provisions/amendments of the Indian Constitution if it feels that the provisions are unconstitutional or alter the basic structure of the constitution. But striking down does not take away the provisions from the Constitution. To take away the provisions, Parliament has to present a Constitution Amendment bill to repeal the provisions.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 11
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The Rajya Sabha does not have a committee?

Detailed Solution: Question 11

Rajya Sabha does not have a committee in absence of members and committee on private members' bills and resolutions.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 12
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Consider the following statements about Parliamentary Groups.

1. The speaker of the Lok Sabha and chairman of the Rajya Sabha are the ex-officio presidents of the group

2. The deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are the exofficio Vice Presidents of the group

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 12

The correct answer is:

2. Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are indeed the ex-officio presidents of the respective parliamentary groups.
  • Statement 2 is also correct: The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha serve as the ex-officio Vice Presidents of the respective parliamentary groups.

Both statements accurately describe the roles within the parliamentary groups in India.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 13
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Which among the following are the demerits of proportional representation systems?

1. Promotes minority thinking

2. Does not give any scope for organising bye-elections

3. It decreases the significance of the party system

Choose from the following options.

Detailed Solution: Question 13

Additionally, the system of proportional representation has the following demerits

1. It is highly expensive.

2. It does not give any scope for organising byelections.

3. It eliminates intimate contacts between voters and representatives.

4. It promotes minority thinking and group interests.

5. It increases the significance of the party system and decreases that of the voter

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 14
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Consider the following statements regarding language in the State Legislature.

1. The Constitution has declared the official language(s) of the state or Hindi or English, to be the languages for transacting business in the state legislature

2. However, the presiding officer can permit a member to address the House in his mother-tongue

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 14

The Constitution has declared the official language(s) of the state or Hindi or English, to be the languages for transacting business in the state legislature. However, the presiding officer can permit a member to address the House in his mother-tongue. The state legislature is authorised to decide whether to continue or discontinue English as a floor language after the completion of fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution (i.e., from 1965). In the case of Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura, this time limit is twenty-five years and Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Mizoram, it is forty years.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 15
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Consider the following statements.

1. Attention Motion is introduced in the Parliament by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance

2. Like the zero hour, it is also an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure

3. Like the zero hour, it is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 15

Calling Attention Motion It is introduced in the Parliament by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance and to seek an authoritative statement from him on that matter. Like the zero hours, it is also an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure and has been in existence since 1954. However, unlike the zero hours, it is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 16
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Under which article the constitution authorises the Parliament to create new all India services on the basis of Rajya Sabha resolution to that effect?

Detailed Solution: Question 16

  • Like in any other federation, the Centre and the states also have their separate public services called as the Central Services and the State Services respectively. In addition, there are all India services-IAS, IPS and IFS. Article 312 of the Constitution authorises the Parliament to create new All-India Services on the basis of a Rajya Sabha resolution to that effect.

  • Each of these three all-India services, irrespective of their division among different states, form a single service with common rights and status and uniform scales of pay throughout the country.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 17
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Who is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India?

Detailed Solution: Question 17

Final interpreter & guardian of Indian Constitution is the Supreme Court. It is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. It consists of the Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges; it has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 18
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Consider the following statements.

1. The system of proportional representation aims at removing the defects of territorial representation.

2. Under this system, all sections of the people get representation in proportion to their number.

3. Even the smallest section of the population gets its due share of representation in the legislature

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 18

  • Though the Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of Rajya Sabha, it has not preferred the same system in the case of Lok Sabha. Instead, it has adopted the system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.

  • Under territorial representation, every member of the legislature represents a geographical area known as a constituency. From each constituency, only one representative is elected. Hence such a constituency is known as a single-member constituency.

  • In this system, a candidate who secures a majority of votes is declared elected. This simple majority system of representation does not represent the whole electorate. In other words, it does not secure due representation to minorities (small groups).

  • The system of proportional representation aims at removing the defects of territorial representation. Under this system, all sections of the people get representation in proportion to their number.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 19
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Consider the following statements.

1. A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant

2. During such time, the Speaker's duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the President may appoint for the purpose.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 19

  • Statement 1: "A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant."
    This statement is incorrect. If the office of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker is vacant, a member of the Panel of Chairpersons can indeed preside over the House. The Panel of Chairpersons is meant to take over in such situations until a new Speaker or Deputy Speaker is elected.

  • Statement 2: "During such time, the Speaker's duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the President may appoint for the purpose."
    This statement is correct. If both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are vacant, the President of India can appoint a member of the House to temporarily perform the duties of the Speaker.

Therefore, Correct Answer - Option A

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 20
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Consider the following statements about the Committee on Absence of Members.

1. This committee considers all applications from members for leave of absence from the sittings of the House and examines the cases of members who have been absent for a period of 10 days or more without permission.

2. In Lok Sabha it consists of 15 members, while in Rajya Sabha it consists of 10 members

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 20

This committee considers all applications from members for leave of absence from the sittings of the House, and examines the cases of members who have been absent for a period of 60 days or more without permission. It is a special committee of the Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members. There is no such committee in the Rajya Sabha and all such matters are dealt with by the House itself.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 21
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 The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex-officio president of all the parliamentary forums except the

Detailed Solution: Question 21

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-officio President of several parliamentary forums; however, for the Parliamentary Forum on Population and the Parliamentary Forum on Public Health the Chairman of Rajya Sabha serves as the ex-officio President, while the Speaker of Lok Sabha functions as the ex-officio Co-President for those two forums.

Therefore, the Speaker is not the ex-officio President of the forums listed in options A and C; hence Both A & C is the correct choice.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 22
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Consider the following statements.

1. If a person is elected to both the Houses of Parliament, he must intimate within 14 days in which House he desires to serve

2. In default of such intimation, his seat in the Rajya Sabha becomes vacant

3. If a sitting member of one House is also elected to the other House, his seat in the first House becomes vacant

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 22

If a person is elected to both the houses of parliament, he must intimate within 10 days in which House he desires to serve. In default of such intimation, his seat in the Rajya Sabha becomes vacant. If a sitting member of one House is also elected to the other House, his seat in the first House becomes vacant.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 23
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Consider the following statements about the committee on public accounts.

1. This Committee consists of 15 members elected by the Lok Sabha and 7 members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with it.

2. The members are elected through the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote in both the houses.

3. The term of the Committee is one year.

Which of these statements are not correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 23

Committee on Public Accounts: This Committee consists of 15 members elected by the Lok Sabha and 7 members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with it.

The members are elected through the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote in both the houses. The term of the Committee is one year. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from amongst the members of the committee.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 24
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Consider the following statements.

1. Indian parliamentary Group is an autonomous body

2. The membership of IPG is open to all members of the Parliament

Which of these statements are not correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 24

Explanation:

Both statements are correct.

1. Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) is an autonomous body that works to promote and foster a sense of understanding, goodwill, and fellowship among members of the Parliament. It was formed in 1949 and functions under the overall guidance of the Presiding Officers of both Houses of Parliament in India.

2. The membership of the IPG is indeed open to all members of the Parliament, both from the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). This includes current members and those who have been members in the past. Membership is voluntary, and members can join by paying a nominal fee.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 25
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Consider the following statements.

1. Parliament can make laws on a matter in the state list if the Rajya Sabha says that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on that matter

2. This resolution must be supported by two-thirds of the members of Rajya Sabha, present and voting

3. The resolution remains in force only for 6 months

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 25

Statement 1: This statement is correct.
Parliament can make laws on a matter in the state list if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that it is necessary in the national interest. This is provided under Article 249 of the Constitution.

Statement 2: This statement is correct.
The resolution must be supported by two-thirds of the members of the Rajya Sabha present and voting. This is a special majority and is correctly stated here.

Statement 3:  This statement is incorrect.
The statement says the resolution remains in force only for 6 months. This is incorrect. The resolution remains in force for 1 year and can be extended by passing a new resolution.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 26
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The functions of the public accounts committee are

1. To examine the appropriation accounts and financial accounts of the union government

2. To examine the accounts of state corporations

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 26

Functions -

1. To examine the appropriation accounts and the financial accounts of the Union government and any other accounts laid before the Lok Sabha.

2. The appropriation accounts compare the actual expenditure with the expenditure sanctioned by the Parliament through the Appropriation Act, while the finance accounts show the annual receipts and disbursements of the Union Government.

3. In scrutinizing the appropriation accounts and the audit report of CAG on it, the committee has to satisfy itself that - (a) the money that has been disbursed was legally available for the applied service or purpose; (b) the expenditure conforms to the authority that governs it, and (c) every re-appropriation has been made in accordance with the related rules.

4. To examine the accounts of state corporations, trading concerns and manufacturing projects and the audit report of CAG on them (except public undertakings).

5. To examine the accounts of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, the audit of which is conducted by the CAG.

6. To consider the report of the CAG relating to the audit of any receipt or to examine the accounts of stores and stocks.

7. To examine the money spent on any service during a financial year in excess of the amount granted by the Lok Sabha for that purpose. In the fulfilment of the above functions, the committee is assisted by the CAG.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 27
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Consider the following statements.

1. Consultative committees are attached to various ministries/departments of the Central Government

2. In Lok Sabha it consists of 15 members, while in Rajya Sabha it consists of 10 members

3. These committees are constituted by the Ministry of parliamentary affairs

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 27

Consultative Committees Formation These committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. These are normally constituted after the new Lok Sabha is constituted. This implies that these committees stand dissolved upon dissolution of every Lok Sabha and thus, are reconstituted upon the constitution of each Lok Sabha. Composition The guidelines regarding the composition, functions and procedures of these committees are formulated by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The same Ministry also makes arrangements for holding their meetings both during the session and the intersession period of Parliament. These consist of members of both the Houses of Parliament. However, the membership of these committees is voluntary and is left to the choice of the members and the leaders of their parties. The maximum membership of a committee is 30 and the minimum is 10. Functions These committees are attached to various ministries/departments of the Central Government. The Minister/Minister of State in charge of the Ministry concerned acts as the chairman of the consultative committee of that ministry. These provide a forum for informal discussions between the ministers and the members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the government and the manner of their implementation. The Consultative Committees are not Parliamentary Committees. A parliamentary committee means a committee that: Is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman. Works under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman. Presents its report to the House or to the Speaker/Chairman Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 28
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Consider the following statements about Point of Order.

1. It is usually raised by an opposition member in order to control the government

2. It is an extraordinary device as it suspends the proceedings before the House

3. No debate is allowed on a point of order

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 28

A member can raise a point of order when proceedings of the House do not follow the normal rules of procedure. A point of order should relate to the interpretation or enforcement of the Rules of the House or such articles of the Constitution that regulate the business of the House and should raise a question that is within the cognizance of the Speaker. It is usually raised by an opposition member in order to control the government. It is an extraordinary device as it suspends the proceedings before the House.

No debate is allowed on a point of order.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 29
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Which of the following statements are correct about the Commonwealth parliamentary Association?

1. It is an association of 193 Commonwealth parliamentarians

2. Its mission is to promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy

Detailed Solution: Question 29

The CPA is an association of about 17000 Commonwealth Parliamentarians spread over 175 National, State, Provincial and Territorial Parliaments. Its aims are to promote knowledge and understanding of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural systems within a parliamentary democratic framework with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations and to countries having close historical and parliamentary associations with it. Its mission is to promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy.

Test: Parliamentary System - 2 - Question 30
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Consider the following statements.

1. States in India have no right to territorial integrity

2. The Parliament can by unilateral action change the area, boundaries but not the name of any state.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Detailed Solution: Question 30

Unlike in other federations, the states in India have no right to territorial integrity. The Parliament can by unilateral action change the area, boundaries or name of any state. Moreover, it requires only a simple majority and not a special majority. Hence, the Indian Federation is "an indestructible Union of destructible states". The American Federation, on the other hand, is described as “an indestructible Union of indestructible states”.

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