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INDIAN POLITICS MCQs
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Answer: Option C. -> Cut motion
Cut motion is a part of budgetary process which can only be introduced in Lok Sabha. It can be moved when the introducer is in disagreement with demand for grant. If a cut motion is adopted by Parliament and the Government does not have the numbers, it is obligated to resign as per rule Lok Sabha.
Cut motion is a part of budgetary process which can only be introduced in Lok Sabha. It can be moved when the introducer is in disagreement with demand for grant. If a cut motion is adopted by Parliament and the Government does not have the numbers, it is obligated to resign as per rule Lok Sabha.
Answer: Option A. -> Disapproval of policy cut
Cut motion is classified into 3 categories:- Policy cut, Economy cut and Token cut. Policy cut represents the disapproval of policy underlying demand and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand to Rs.1/- . Whereas Economy cut represents the grievance not against the policy but against the demand for grant and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand by a specific amount. Token cut is introduced to ventilate a specific grievance within the sphere of responsibiliy of Goverment and it is expressed by asking for reducing the amount of demand by Rs.100
Cut motion is classified into 3 categories:- Policy cut, Economy cut and Token cut. Policy cut represents the disapproval of policy underlying demand and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand to Rs.1/- . Whereas Economy cut represents the grievance not against the policy but against the demand for grant and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand by a specific amount. Token cut is introduced to ventilate a specific grievance within the sphere of responsibiliy of Goverment and it is expressed by asking for reducing the amount of demand by Rs.100
Answer: Option D. -> Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
Constitution has provided for Bicameral set-up(two houses) at both state and central level. At central level there are two houses known as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is a temporary house which normally dissolves after every five year. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha is a permanent house which can never be dissolved. A similar set up has been provided at State level where State Legislative Assembly is a temporary house and State Legislative Council is a permanent house.
Constitution has provided for Bicameral set-up(two houses) at both state and central level. At central level there are two houses known as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is a temporary house which normally dissolves after every five year. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha is a permanent house which can never be dissolved. A similar set up has been provided at State level where State Legislative Assembly is a temporary house and State Legislative Council is a permanent house.
Answer: Option C. -> Public Accounts Committee
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits all accounts of Government of India and submits a report in this regard to the President, who causes the report to be tabelled in Parliament. This report is then referred to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which after examining the report, prepares another report. The report prepared by PAC is again placed before Parliament for discussion.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits all accounts of Government of India and submits a report in this regard to the President, who causes the report to be tabelled in Parliament. This report is then referred to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which after examining the report, prepares another report. The report prepared by PAC is again placed before Parliament for discussion.
Answer: Option B. -> A. K. Gopalan
Leader of opposition is a post in Parliament which is awarded to the leader of the single largest political party in opposition that has got at least 10% seats. It is not awarded to leader of alliance or coalition. A.K.Gopalan was first leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. He/she enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister.
Leader of opposition is a post in Parliament which is awarded to the leader of the single largest political party in opposition that has got at least 10% seats. It is not awarded to leader of alliance or coalition. A.K.Gopalan was first leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. He/she enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister.
Answer: Option A. -> Sumitra Mahajan
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has authored the book 'Matoshree'. It is based on the life and contributions made by Ahilya Bai Holkar. Ahilya Bhai Holkal was the Holker Queen of Maratha ruled Malwa Kingdon. She demonstrated her valour in protecting her kingdom from plundering invaders.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has authored the book 'Matoshree'. It is based on the life and contributions made by Ahilya Bai Holkar. Ahilya Bhai Holkal was the Holker Queen of Maratha ruled Malwa Kingdon. She demonstrated her valour in protecting her kingdom from plundering invaders.
Answer: Option A. -> 1954
Lok Sabha which is the lower house of Parliament, is a house elected directly by the people. That is why it is known as "House of People". Lok Sabha, the Hindi nomenclature was adopted on 14th May,1954.
Lok Sabha which is the lower house of Parliament, is a house elected directly by the people. That is why it is known as "House of People". Lok Sabha, the Hindi nomenclature was adopted on 14th May,1954.
Answer: Option B. -> Enforcement of law
Legislature is the legislative body of a country or state. It is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country. Its main function is enforcement or enactment of laws whereas execution of laws is the function of executive in India i.e. govemment and bureaucracy.
Legislature is the legislative body of a country or state. It is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country. Its main function is enforcement or enactment of laws whereas execution of laws is the function of executive in India i.e. govemment and bureaucracy.
Answer: Option B. -> Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha which is the lower house of Parliament, is a house elected directly by the people. That is why it is known as "House of People". Lok Sabha, the Hindi nomenclature was adopted on 14th May,1954.
Lok Sabha which is the lower house of Parliament, is a house elected directly by the people. That is why it is known as "House of People". Lok Sabha, the Hindi nomenclature was adopted on 14th May,1954.