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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
1. Which of the following qualifications a person must possess to qualify for election as
President:
1) Minimum age for contesting Presidential election is 25 years.
2) He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok sabha
3) He cannot not be a governor of any state while contesting for the election.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Explanation:
(B)
A person to be eligible for election as President should fulfil the following qualifications:
He should be a citizen of India.
He should have completed 35 years of age.
He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
He should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
A sitting President or Vice-President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
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Explanation:
(B)
A person to be eligible for election as President should fulfil the following qualifications:
He should be a citizen of India.
He should have completed 35 years of age.
He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
He should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
A sitting President or Vice-President of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
2. Consider the following statements:
1) The presidential proclamation imposing President’s Rule cannot be challenged on any court of law.
2) Judicial Review is one of the ‘basic features’ of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
(B)
The presidential proclamation imposing President’s Rule is subject to judicial review.
The satisfaction of the President must be based on relevant material.
The action of the president can be struck down by the court if it is based on irrelevant or extraneous grounds or if it was found to be malafide or perverse.
Judicial Review is one of the ‘basic features’ of the Constitution.
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Explanation:
(B)
The presidential proclamation imposing President’s Rule is subject to judicial review.
The satisfaction of the President must be based on relevant material.
The action of the president can be struck down by the court if it is based on irrelevant or extraneous grounds or if it was found to be malafide or perverse.
Judicial Review is one of the ‘basic features’ of the Constitution.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1) Article 1 describes India as a ‘Federation of States’.
2) Indian Federation is the result of an agreement by the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
(D)
Article 1 describes India as a ‘Union of States’ which implies two things:
One, Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the states;
And two, no state has the right to secede from the federation.
The term ‘Federation’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution.
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Explanation:
(D)
Article 1 describes India as a ‘Union of States’ which implies two things:
One, Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement by the states;
And two, no state has the right to secede from the federation.
The term ‘Federation’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
4. Consider the following statements regarding Zero Hour:
1)The time immediately following the Question Hour and laying of papers and before any listed business is taken up in the House has come to be popularly known as the `Zero Hour’.
2)The term `Zero Hour’ is formally recognized in our parliamentary procedure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
(A)
The time immediately following the Question Hour and laying of papers and before any listed business is taken up in the House has come to be popularly known as the `Zero Hour’.
As it starts around 12 noon, this period is euphemistically termed as `Zero Hour’.
For raising matters during the ‘Zero Hour’ in Lok Sabha, Members give notice between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. every day to the Speaker stating clearly the subject which they consider to be important and wish to raise in the House.
It is, of course, for the Speaker to allow or not to allow for raising such matters in the House.
The term `Zero Hour’ is not formally recognised in our parliamentary procedure.
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Explanation:
(A)
The time immediately following the Question Hour and laying of papers and before any listed business is taken up in the House has come to be popularly known as the `Zero Hour’.
As it starts around 12 noon, this period is euphemistically termed as `Zero Hour’.
For raising matters during the ‘Zero Hour’ in Lok Sabha, Members give notice between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. every day to the Speaker stating clearly the subject which they consider to be important and wish to raise in the House.
It is, of course, for the Speaker to allow or not to allow for raising such matters in the House.
The term `Zero Hour’ is not formally recognised in our parliamentary procedure.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
5. Consider the following statements regarding breach of privilege and contempt of the House:
1) Breach of privilege may be defined generally as any act or omission which obstructs or impedes either House of Parliament in the performance of its functions.
2) All breaches of privilege are contempt’s of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
(B) When any of the privileges, either of the Members individually or of the House in its collective capacity, is disregarded or attacked by any individual or authority, the offence is called a `breach of privilege’.
Contempt of the House may be defined generally as any act or omission which obstructs or impedes either House of Parliament in the performance of its functions, or which obstructs or impedes any Member or officers of such House in the discharge of his or her duty, or which has a tendency, directly or indirectly, to produce such results even though there is no precedent of the offence.
Whereas all breaches of privilege are contempt’s of the House, a person may be guilty of a contempt of the House even though he does not violate any of the privilege of the House, e.g. when he disobeys an order to attend a Committee or publishes reflections on the character or conduct of a Member in his capacity as a Member.
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Explanation:
(B) When any of the privileges, either of the Members individually or of the House in its collective capacity, is disregarded or attacked by any individual or authority, the offence is called a `breach of privilege’.
Contempt of the House may be defined generally as any act or omission which obstructs or impedes either House of Parliament in the performance of its functions, or which obstructs or impedes any Member or officers of such House in the discharge of his or her duty, or which has a tendency, directly or indirectly, to produce such results even though there is no precedent of the offence.
Whereas all breaches of privilege are contempt’s of the House, a person may be guilty of a contempt of the House even though he does not violate any of the privilege of the House, e.g. when he disobeys an order to attend a Committee or publishes reflections on the character or conduct of a Member in his capacity as a Member.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
6. Consider the following statements with reference to the speaker of Lok Sabha:
1)He holds a casting vote in case of a tie.
2)He cannot vote in the house while a resolution for his removal is under consideration in the house.
3)He remains in his office even after the dissolution of Lok Sabha.
Choose the correct statement/s using codes below:
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Explanation:
(C)
Normally, speaker does not vote in the first instance.
But he can exercise a casting vote in the case of a tie.
When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he may be present.
However, he can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes.
Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets.
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Explanation:
(C)
Normally, speaker does not vote in the first instance.
But he can exercise a casting vote in the case of a tie.
When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he may be present.
However, he can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes.
Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
7. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Rajya Sabha elections:
1)Unlike use of secret ballots in Lok Sabha elections, open ballots are used in Rajya Sabha elections.
2)Similar to Lok Sabha elections, the use of NOTA (None of the above) option is allowed in Rajya Sabha elections too.
Choose the correct answer using codes below:
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Explanation:
(A)
Unlike the general elections to the Lok Sabha, which are conducted with secret ballots (or votes) and based on the first past-the-post principle, open ballots are used in the Rajya Sabha elections.
These elections follow a proportional representation system based on the single transferable vote.
The Election Commission withdrew the ‘none of the above’ (NOTA) option from ballot papers of the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council polls following a Supreme Court directive.
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Explanation:
(A)
Unlike the general elections to the Lok Sabha, which are conducted with secret ballots (or votes) and based on the first past-the-post principle, open ballots are used in the Rajya Sabha elections.
These elections follow a proportional representation system based on the single transferable vote.
The Election Commission withdrew the ‘none of the above’ (NOTA) option from ballot papers of the Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council polls following a Supreme Court directive.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
8. Which of the following statements regarding sessions of Parliament are incorrect:
1)The period spanning between the first sitting of the House and its prorogation is called ‘recess’.
2)The power of adjournment lies with the presiding officer of the house whereas for adjournment sine die, it lies with the President.
3)Prorogation brings to an end all bills or any other business pending before the House.
Choose the correct statement/s using codes below:
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Explanation:
(D) A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha).
During a session, the House meets every day to transact business.
The period spanning between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.
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Explanation:
(D) A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha).
During a session, the House meets every day to transact business.
The period spanning between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
The expenditure ‘made’ from the Consolidated Fund of India CANNOT be
1. Discussed and voted by the Parliament
2. Considered as a part of the appropriation bill
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
The budget consists of two types of expenditure—the expenditure ‘charged’ upon the Consolidated Fund of India and the expenditure ‘made’ from the Consolidated Fund of India.The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be discussed by the Parliament, while the other type has to be voted by the Parliament.The latter forms part of the appropriation bill, and voted by the Parliament, for e.g. defence expenditure.
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Explanation:
The budget consists of two types of expenditure—the expenditure ‘charged’ upon the Consolidated Fund of India and the expenditure ‘made’ from the Consolidated Fund of India.The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be discussed by the Parliament, while the other type has to be voted by the Parliament.The latter forms part of the appropriation bill, and voted by the Parliament, for e.g. defence expenditure.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. This means that
1. The Constitution does not mention the appointing authority for the office of Prime Minister.
2. The President is free to change the selection and appointment procedure of Prime Minister by rules issued in the Gazette of India.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
Statement 1: 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.
Statement 2: 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.But, when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, then the President may exercise his personal discretion in the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. In such a situation, the President usually appoints the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister and asks him to seek a vote of confidence in the House within a month.However, this is not guided by rules made by the President, and is based on established conventions. So, 2 is wrong.
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Explanation:
Statement 1: 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.
Statement 2: 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.But, when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, then the President may exercise his personal discretion in the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. In such a situation, the President usually appoints the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister and asks him to seek a vote of confidence in the House within a month.However, this is not guided by rules made by the President, and is based on established conventions. So, 2 is wrong.
