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Indian Polity and Constitution | Set 11

1. While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period [CDS 2012]

A. not exceeding three months

B. not exceeding nine months

C. of one year at a time

D. of two years at time

Correct : C. of one year at a time

2. The proclamation of emergency at the first instance can be restricted to:

A. 3 months

B. 15 days

C. 6 months

D. 60 days

Correct : C. 6 months

3. Every proclamation issued under Article 352 shall be :

A. laid before each House of the Parliament

B. laid before the Lok Sabha

C. decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President

D. All of the above

Correct : C. decided by the Prime Minister and conveyed to the President

4. The President's rule is imposed for the period of:

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. till the next election is held

D. it depends upon the President's wish

Correct : B. 6 months

5. The duration of proclamation of Financial Emergency is :

A. at the first instance one month

B. at the first instance two months

C. at the first instance six months

D. at the first instance one year

Correct : B. at the first instance two months

6. During the proclamation of National Emergency:

A. all Fundamental Rights are suspended

B. Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended

C. Article 32 cannot be suspended

D. Article 19 cannot be suspended

Correct : B. Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended

7. Emergency can be proclaimed:

A. in whole of the country

B. only in that part of country where actual aggression has taken place

C. in any part of the country

D. in the entire country or any part of territory of India

Correct : D. in the entire country or any part of territory of India

8. A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by:

A. ten members of Rajya Sabha

B. ten members of Lok Sabha

C. ten members of Parliament

D. one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha

Correct : D. one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha

9. A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed:

A. by Parliament

B. by each House of Parliament

C. by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting

D. by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting

Correct : B. by each House of Parliament

10. The President can issue proclamation of emergency:

A. on the advice of Prime Minister

B. on the advice of Council of Ministers

C. in his own decision

D. when the decision of Union Cabinet for the issuance of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing

Correct : D. when the decision of Union Cabinet for the issuance of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing

11. Which of the following is/are resultant of a proclamation of National Emergency because of war? I. The Union Government can give directions to the States about how the executive power of the State is to be exercised. II. The Fundamental Rights stand automatically suspended. III. The State Legislature is suspended. IV. Parliament can make laws with respect to any subject in the State List.

A. I, II and IV

B. I, III and IV

C. I only

D. I and IV

Correct : D. I and IV

12. In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression:

A. all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended

B. the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended

C. the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21

D. Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights

Correct : C. the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21

13. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected according to : [Delhi Police 1994]

A. Cumulative Vote System

B. Single Non-transferable Vote System

C. Single Transferable Vote System

D. None of the above

Correct : C. Single Transferable Vote System

14. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of: [NDA 1992]

A. 200

B. 210

C. 250

D. 260

Correct : C. 250

15. One for which an oral answer is required to be given by a minister on the floor of the House A B C

A. 1 2 3

B. 2 1 3

C. 3 1 2

D. 3 2 1

Correct : D. 3 2 1

16. Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A. Malgaonkar

B. P. Upendra

C. Anantha Sayanam Ayyanagar

D. Hukam Singh

Correct : A. Malgaonkar

17. Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker? [IAS 2004]

A. K.V.K. Sundaram

B. G.S. Dhillon

C. Balirarn Bhagat

D. Hukarn Singh

Correct : A. K.V.K. Sundaram

18. Who, according to the Anti-Defection Act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification due to defection?

A. Speaker

B. President

C. Election Commission

D. High Court

Correct : A. Speaker

19. Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament ?

A. Election Commissioner

B. Speaker of Lok Sabha

C. President

D. A Committee set up by the Parliament

Correct : C. President

20. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?

A. Twice

B. Once

C. Thrice

D. Four times

Correct : C. Thrice

21. What is 'zero hour'?

A. When the proposals of the opposition are considered

B. When matters of utmost importance are raised

C. Interval between the morning- and afternoon sessions

D. When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha

Correct : B. When matters of utmost importance are raised

22. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new:

A. Lok Sabha is formed

B. Speaker is appointed by the President

C. Speaker is elected when the new House meets

D. Government is formed

Correct : C. Speaker is elected when the new House meets

23. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

A. President

B. Vice-President

C. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

D. Leader of Opposition

Correct : B. Vice-President

24. Parliament's expenditure is controlled by :

A. President

B. Finance Commission

C. National Development Council

D. Comptroller and Auditor General

Correct : D. Comptroller and Auditor General

25. Which of the following States has the largest percentage of reserved parliamentary seats? [Teachers' Exam 1993]

A. Orissa

B. Bihar

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Madhya Pradesh

Correct : C. Uttar Pradesh

26. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?

A. He holds office during the pleasure of the President

B. He needs not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within 6 months from the date of his election

C. He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the expiry of its term

D. If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker

Correct : D. If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker

27. What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the opposition party in the legislature?

A. 20%

B. 15%

C. 10%

D. No such limit

Correct : D. No such limit

28. Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? [IAS 1993]

A. Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget

B. Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund

C. Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation

D. Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation

Correct : A. Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget

29. The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of:

A. Ministry of Human Affairs

B. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

C. Speaker of Lok Sabha

D. President

Correct : A. Ministry of Human Affairs

30. The maximum number of representatives of the States in Lok Sabha is :

A. 525

B. 530

C. 545

D. 550

Correct : B. 530

31. Which of the following States sends the maximum number of members to the Rajya Sabha?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Bihar

C. West Bengal

D. All equal

Correct : A. Uttar Pradesh

32. Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?

A. Y.B. Chavan

B. Bhola Paswan

C. Kamlapati Tripathi

D. CM. Stephen

Correct : C. Kamlapati Tripathi

33. Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?

A. Lok Sabha

B. Rajya Sabha

C. Both are equally placed

D. It depends from which House the Prime Minister comes

Correct : A. Lok Sabha

34. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by :

A. Lok Sabha

B. Constitutional amendment

C. President

D. None of the above

Correct : D. None of the above

35. Amongst the following, for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed?

A. Chief Election Commissioner

B. Governor of a State

C. Judge of Supreme Court

D. Comptroller and Auditor General

Correct : C. Judge of Supreme Court

36. To which of the following Bills the President must accord his sanction without sending it back for fresh consideration? [I. Tax 1992]

A. Ordinary Bills

B. Finance Bills

C. Bills passed by both the Houses of the Parliament

D. Bill seeking Amendment to the Constitution

Correct : B. Finance Bills

37. The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was:

A. Nargis Dutt

B. Vyjayanthimala

C. Hema Malini

D. Jayalalitha

Correct : A. Nargis Dutt

38. According to the Constitution of India the maximum number of members representing the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha cannot exceed: [CDS 1992]

A. 10

B. 15

C. 20

D. 25

Correct : C. 20

39. What type of Party system has been evolved in India?

A. Single Party

B. Bi-Party

C. Multi-Party

D. Party less

Correct : C. Multi-Party

40. The Constitution of India does not mention the post of: [CDS 1994]

A. the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

B. the Deputy Prime Minister

C. the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

D. the Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assemblies

Correct : B. the Deputy Prime Minister

41. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:

A. all the members of Parliament

B. the people directly

C. all the members of Lok Sabha

D. the members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha

Correct : C. all the members of Lok Sabha

42. Which of the following committees does not consist of any member from the Rajya Sabha ?

A. Estimates Committee

B. Public Accounts Committee

C. Public Grievances Committee

D. Committee on Public Undertakings

Correct : A. Estimates Committee

43. The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee is : [CDS 1992]

A. elected by Union Cabinet

B. appointed by Speaker

C. appointed by President

D. elected by members of PAC

Correct : B. appointed by Speaker

44. The largest committee of Parliament of India is:

A. Public Accounts Committee

B. Estimates Committee

C. Committee on Public Undertakings

D. Joint Parliamentary Committee

Correct : B. Estimates Committee

45. Which of the following Parliamentary Committees in India acts as 'watch-dog' on departmental expenditure and irregularities?

A. Estimates Committee

B. Committee on Public Undertakings

C. Public Accounts Committee

D. Committee of Public Assurances

Correct : C. Public Accounts Committee

46. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Parliamentary Standing Committee Chaired by

A. Public Accounts Committee - Member of Opposition

B. Committee on Public Undertakings - Lok Sabha member

C. Committee on Private Member's Bill and Resolutions - Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

D. Business Advisory Committee - Finance Minister

Correct : D. Business Advisory Committee - Finance Minister

47. Which of the following statements regarding the Esstimates Committee are correct? 1. No member of the Rajya Sabha is associated with it. 2. It has twenty members. 3. Its members are elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation for a period of one year. 4. The Speaker nominates one of its members to be its Chairman.

A. I, II and III

B. I, III and IV

C. I, II and IV

D. II, III and IV

Correct : B. I, III and IV

48. Which of the following is concerned with the regularity and economy of expenditure of government?

A. Public Accounts Committee

B. Estimates Committee

C. Business Advisory Committee

D. Committee on Offices on Profit

Correct : A. Public Accounts Committee

49. The Estimates Committee:

A. consists of 30 members appointed by the Speaker

B. consists of 15 members each from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

C. has its members elected according to the system of proportional representation

D. has a Union Minister as its Chairman

Correct : C. has its members elected according to the system of proportional representation

50. Which of the following committees is not created by the Speaker's nomination of members?

A. Committee on Privileges

B. Committee on Petitions

C. Business Advisory Committee

D. Committee on Public Undertakings

Correct : D. Committee on Public Undertakings

51. With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament. 2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State. 3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct : D. 1, 2 and 3

52. Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? [IAS 1995]

A. Elected members to the Lower House of Parliament

B. Elected members of the. Upper House of Parliament

C. Elected members of the Upper House of State Legislature

D. Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature

Correct : D. Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature

53. Funds belonging to the. Government of India are kept in :

A. Consolidated Fund of India

B. Public Accounts Fund of India

C. Contingency Fund of India

D. All of the above

Correct : A. Consolidated Fund of India

54. In normal times, the Union Parliament:

A. can legislate on any item in the State List if the President so desires

B. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority

C. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority

D. cannot legislate on any item in the State List

Correct : C. can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority

55. Which of the following is true? [CDS 1992]

A. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman, both are not members of Rajya Sabha

B. In the election of President, nominated members of State Legislative Assembly. do not take part while in the election of Vice-President they take part

C. In the 1992 election of President of India, the members of Union Territories participated for the first time

D. India follows the British convention that the Finance Minister should be a member of Lower House

Correct : C. In the 1992 election of President of India, the members of Union Territories participated for the first time

56. The representation to States in the Rajya Sabha is given on the basis of:

A. an equal number of seats to each State

B. in proportion to their population

C. in proportion to their size

D. in accordance with their resources

Correct : B. in proportion to their population

57. If the Speaker of the Lower House of a State wants to resign, his letter of resignation is to be addressed to the:

A. Chief Minister

B. Deputy Speaker

C. Governor

D. President

Correct : B. Deputy Speaker

58. Which of the following features restrict the authority of Parliament in India? 1. A written Constitution clearly prescribes its scope of operation. 2. The Supreme Court can strike down a law passed by Parliament if it contravenes any of the Constitutional provisions. 3. Parliament is limited by the incorportation of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.

A. I, II and III

B. I and III

C. II only

D. None as Parliament is sovereign in India

Correct : A. I, II and III

59. Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha? 1. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha. 3. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution. 4. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent. 5. Bills returned by President for reconsideration.

A. I, II and III

B. I, III, IV and V

C. II, III and IV

D. I, IV and V

Correct : B. I, III, IV and V

60. A dissolution does not affect:

A. a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha and sent to Lok Sabha

B. a bill that originated in the Lok Sabha but has been sent to Rajya Sabha

C. a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha but has not yet been sent to the Lok Sabha

D. Any of the above

Correct : C. a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha but has not yet been sent to the Lok Sabha

61. If an unqualified or disqualified person sits and votes in Parliament:

A. he is liable to be prosecuted and jailed

B. he may be fined Rs.500 per day of his so sitting

C. he may be imprisoned by the House

D. nothing can be done

Correct : B. he may be fined Rs.500 per day of his so sitting

62. With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct? [IAS 2004]

A. The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law

B. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act

C. Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation

D. No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President

Correct : C. Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation

63. The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the:

A. President

B. Speaker

C. Vice-President

D. Finance Minister

Correct : A. President

64. An Appropriation Bill: I. is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India. II. cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure. III. Includes only the expenditure charged on the Consoliated Fund of India. IV. is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India.

A. I and III

B. I, II and III

C. I and II

D. I, II, III and IV

Correct : C. I and II

65. Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? I. Delhi II. Puducherry III. Lakshadweep IV. Chandigarh

A. I, II and IV

B. II and III

C. I, II, III and IV

D. I and II

Correct : D. I and II

66. Consider the following statements on Financial Bill and say which is/are correct? 1. It is the sameasa Money Bill. 2. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. 3. It can be amended in the Rajya Sabha. 4. It cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.

A. I only

B. II and IV

C. II, III and IV

D. III and IV

Correct : B. II and IV

67. As a result of prorogation which of the following is not affected?

A. Resolutions

B. Bills

C. Motions

D. Notices

Correct : B. Bills

68. The members of the Rajya Sabha are:

A. elected indirectly

B. mostly nominated

C. elected directly as well as indirectly

D. elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States

Correct : A. elected indirectly

69. The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except: 1. financial matters 2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers 3. amendment procedure 4. election of President

A. III and IV

B. II, III and IV

C. I, II and III

D. I and II

Correct : D. I and II

70. At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed

A. by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses

B. by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses

C. by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting

D. by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting

Correct : C. by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting

71. The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include:

A. freedom of arrest in all cases

B. freedom of attendance as witness while Parliament is in session

C. unlimited freedom of speech

D. All of the above

Correct : B. freedom of attendance as witness while Parliament is in session

72. On what grounds can a person be disqualified as a voter? 1. Unsoundness of mind 2. Corrupt or illegal practice 3. Crime 4. Non-residence

A. I, III and IV

B. I, II and III

C. II, III and IV

D. I, II, III and IV

Correct : D. I, II, III and IV

73. Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People ?

A. Marshal of the House

B. Prime Minister

C. Speaker

D. Chief of Security Staff

Correct : C. Speaker

74. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution:

A. passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present

B. passed by a simple majority of its total members present

C. moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha

D. None of the above

Correct : B. passed by a simple majority of its total members present

75. If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign· country :

A. he will be penalized

B. he will continue to be a member of Parliament

C. he will be disqualified from membership

D. he will have a choice of renouncing either

Correct : C. he will be disqualified from membership

76. Which of the following is not true?

A. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

B. There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes

C. A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold an office of profit under the Government

D. The population of a State is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats in the Rajya Sabha

Correct : A. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

77. Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

A. President

B. Council of Ministers

C. Cabinet

D. Parliament

Correct : D. Parliament

78. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

A. 10

B. 11

C. 12

D. 13

Correct : C. 12

79. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:

A. 3 months

B. 6 months

C. 9 months

D. 1 year

Correct : B. 6 months

80. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is : [Asstt Grade 1992]

A. elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

B. nominated by the President

C. elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

D. elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

Correct : C. elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

81. The Union Territories get representation in: [Asstt Grade 1991]

A. Lok Sabha

B. Rajya Sabha

C. both Houses of Parliament

D. None of the above

Correct : C. both Houses of Parliament

82. The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction of the total membership of the House? [CBI 1993]

A. 1/3

B. 1/4

C. 1/6

D. 1/10

Correct : D. 1/10

83. Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to: [Railways 1994]

A. elect the President of India

B. elect the Vice-President of India

C. adopt a Constitution amending Bill

D. consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree

Correct : D. consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree

84. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every:

A. One year

B. Second year

C. Third year

D. Fifth year

Correct : B. Second year

85. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within:

A. 14 days

B. 21 days

C. 1 month

D. 3 months

Correct : A. 14 days

86. What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? [RRB 1994]

A. 35 years

B. 30 years

C. 25 years

D. 40 years

Correct : B. 30 years

87. What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament? [NABARD 1991]

A. 21 years

B. 25 years

C. 30 years

D. 35 years

Correct : B. 25 years

88. Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term 'Crossing the Floor' ? [SBI PO 1991]

A. Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian

B. An attempt to occupy the seat of some other Parliamentarian

C. Leaving a House by a minister in between in order to attend the other House

D. Walk out by some Parliamentarians in order to boycott the proceedings of the House

Correct : A. Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian

89. When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House?

A. Whenever he desires

B. Whenever the House desires

C. Only in the event of equality of votes

D. Whenever his party directs

Correct : C. Only in the event of equality of votes

90. Prorogation of the House means:

A. a House has been brought in session

B. the session of the House has been terminated

C. the House itself stands terminated

D. None of the above

Correct : B. the session of the House has been terminated

91. Which of the following is true? 1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution of Lok Sabha. 2. If the President has notified about his intention to summon a joint sitting on a Bill, the Bill does not lapse even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the notification.

A. I only

B. II only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

Correct : B. II only

92. The Speaker may be removed:

A. by a resolution of a House passed by the majority of total membership of the House

B. by a resolution of the House passed by 2/3rd majority of members present and voting

C. by a resolution of the House moved after 14 days clear notice and passed by majority of all the then members of the House

D. by a resolution moved after 14 days notice and passed by majority of the members present

Correct : C. by a resolution of the House moved after 14 days clear notice and passed by majority of all the then members of the House

93. When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II only

D. III only

Correct : D. III only

94. 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

Correct : C. Both of the above

95. Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?

A. Public Accounts Committee

B. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

C. Finance Commission

D. None of the above

Correct : B. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

96. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2004]

A. In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based

B. In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules

C. A motion of no-confidence, once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted

D. Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence

Correct : A. In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based

97. If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then: [CDS 2004]

A. Lok Sabha will reconsider it

B. Money Bill will be rejected

C. President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it

D. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent

Correct : D. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent

98. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has: [IAS 1998]

A. both a real and a nominal executive

B. a system of collective responsibility

C. bicameral legislature

D. the system of judicial review

Correct : D. the system of judicial review

99. Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct : D. 1, 2 and 3

100. Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament [CDS 2009]

A. Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill-Discussion on Budget

B. Finance Bill- Appropriation. Bill Discussion on Budget-Vote on Accounts

C. Discussion on Budget-Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill

D. Discussion on Budget-Appropriation Bill-Finance Bill-Vote on Account

Correct : D. Discussion on Budget-Appropriation Bill-Finance Bill-Vote on Account