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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
Vice-President is a member and chairman of Council of States.
Vice-President can be removed only through a formal impeachment process similar to that of President.
Dr S. Radhakrishnan was elected as Vice President continuously for two terms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Vice-President is not a member, however he/she is the chairman of Council of States. There is no exact procedure mentioned in Indian Constitution for the removal of Vice President.
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Vice-President is not a member, however he/she is the chairman of Council of States. There is no exact procedure mentioned in Indian Constitution for the removal of Vice President.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
The Constitution does not contain any procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
Sometimes, the President can exercise his/her personal discretion in the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president. However, this does not imply that the president is free to appoint any one as the Prime Minister. In accordance with the conventions of the parliamentary system of government, the President has to appoint the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
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The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president. However, this does not imply that the president is free to appoint any one as the Prime Minister. In accordance with the conventions of the parliamentary system of government, the President has to appoint the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements.
According to the Constitution of India, The Governor shall from time to time summon the House or each House of the Legislature of the State to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit.
The Governor always has to act on the aid and advice of the cabinet and cannot decide on his or her own on summoning the House.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements
Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament.
Chairman of Rajya Sabha preside over a joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in the absence of Speaker.
Resignation or death of an incumbent Chief Minister dissolves the Council of Ministers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Chairman of Rajya Sabha cannot preside over a joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in any circumstance.
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Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Chairman of Rajya Sabha cannot preside over a joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in any circumstance.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of which of the following committees?
Business Advisory Committee
Rules Committee
Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions
Committee on Absence of Members from Sittings of the House
Select the correct answer code:
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Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General-Purpose Committee.
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Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee and the General-Purpose Committee.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
The representatives of union territory in the Rajya Sabha are
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The representatives of union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by members of an electoral college specially constituted for the purpose. This election is also held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
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The representatives of union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by members of an electoral college specially constituted for the purpose. This election is also held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended under which of these circumstances?
When a national or financial emergency is in operation
When a new government cannot be formed even after the completion of the term of the previous Lok Sabha
When the Rajya Sabha approves so on a special recommendation made by the Prime Minister
Select the correct answer code:
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During National Emergency, the duration of Lok Sabha can be extended to a maximum of 1 year at a time by passing a law in the parliament. The term of 5th Lok Sabha was extended twice by passing House of the People (extension of duration) Act, 1976. However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the Emergency ceases to operate.
However, the same is not applicable for financial emergency.
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During National Emergency, the duration of Lok Sabha can be extended to a maximum of 1 year at a time by passing a law in the parliament. The term of 5th Lok Sabha was extended twice by passing House of the People (extension of duration) Act, 1976. However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the Emergency ceases to operate.
However, the same is not applicable for financial emergency.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Constitution lays down which of the following qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature:
He must be a citizen of India.
He must be not less than 25 years of age in the case of the legislative council and legislative assembly.
He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission.
A person to be elected to the legislative assembly must be an elector for an assembly constituency in the concerned state.
Select the correct answer code:
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The Constitution lays down the following qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature.
(a) He must be a citizen of India.
(b) He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission for this purpose. In his oath or affirmation, he swears
(i) To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India
(ii) To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
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The Constitution lays down the following qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the state legislature.
(a) He must be a citizen of India.
(b) He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission for this purpose. In his oath or affirmation, he swears
(i) To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India
(ii) To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
When a bill is sent to the Governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can
Withhold his assent to the bill
Return the bill, including a money bill, for reconsideration of the state legislature
Reserve the bill for the consideration of the President
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his
assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
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When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
(a) Give his assent to the bill, or
(b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
(c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his
assent to the bill, or
(d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following schedules of the constitution gives a clear constitutional recognition to the existence of the system of “political parties” in India?
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The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (which embodies the anti-defection law) is designed to prevent the evil or mischief of political defections motivated by the lure of office or material benefits or other similar considerations. Since the anti-defection provisions clearly mention the existence of political parties (and members being disqualified on leaving its membership), the Tenth schedule recognizes the system of political parties.
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The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (which embodies the anti-defection law) is designed to prevent the evil or mischief of political defections motivated by the lure of office or material benefits or other similar considerations. Since the anti-defection provisions clearly mention the existence of political parties (and members being disqualified on leaving its membership), the Tenth schedule recognizes the system of political parties.
