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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MCQs

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Question 191. In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote. In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is the same resolved?

The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks
The chairman of the RajyaSabha can make use of his casting vote
The speaker can make use of his casting vote
The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> The speaker can make use of his casting vote
:
C
Option: (c)

Question 192. The Council of Ministers has to tender its resignation if a vote of no-confidence is passed against it

By the LokSabha
By the RajyaSabha
By the two houses at a joint sitting
By the two houses of Parliament by two-thirds majority

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> By the LokSabha
:
A
Option: (a)

Question 193. Which one of the following are the financial committees of Parliament in India?
1. Public accounts committee
2. Estimates committee
3. Committee on public undertakings

1 only
1 and 2
1 and 3
1,2 and 3

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 1,2 and 3
:
D
Option: (d)

Question 194. Money bill can originate

In either house of Parliament
Only in the LokSabha
Only in the RajyaSabha
Only in a joint sitting of the two houses

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Only in the LokSabha
:
B
Option: (b)

Question 195. The salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on the consolidated fund of India to ensure that

They dispense justice impartially
They get their salaries regularly
The Parliament does not reduce their salaries due to political considerations
None of the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> The Parliament does not reduce their salaries due to political considerations
:
C

Question 196. The
judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they attain the age of

62 years
65 years
70 years
There is no age limit

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 65 years
:
B

Question 197. Which
of the following jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India has been wrongly
listed?

Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Advisory jurisdiction
Adjudicating administrative conflicts

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Adjudicating administrative conflicts
:
D

Question 198. The
Supreme Court holds its meetings at new Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere

If a majority of judges of Supreme Court so decide
With the approval of the Parliament
With the approval of the President
On the request of the state legislature

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> With the approval of the President
:
C

Question 199. The
constitution has tried to ensure the independence of judges of the Supreme
Court by

Charging their salaries and allowances on the consolidated fund of India
Making removal of judges quite difficult
Debarring judges from carrying on practice before any court in India after retirement
All these provisions

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All these provisions
:
D

Question 200. The
judges of the Supreme Court

Cannot be removed from office during their tenure
Can be removed from office by the President at his discretion
Can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
Can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
:
C