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Question 751. Which of the following motion is related to Union Budget-
  1.    Adjournment
  2.    Censure
  3.    Cut motion
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 752. A motion that seeks to reduce the amount of demand presented by government to Rs. 1/- is known as-
  1.    Disapproval of policy cut
  2.    Token cut
  3.    Economy cut
  4.    Vote on account
 Discuss Question
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
Question 753. Answer the name of two temporary houses of parliamentary structure of India-
  1.    Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly
  2.    Lok Sabha and Legislative Council
  3.    Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
  4.    Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 754. The committee which Examines the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India, is-
  1.    Estimates committee
  2.    Consultative committee
  3.    Public Accounts Committee
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 755. First Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha was-
  1.    B. R. Ambedkar
  2.    A. K. Gopalan
  3.    S. Radhakrishnan
  4.    Vallabhbhai Patel
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 756. Which Lok Sabha speaker has authored the book 'Matoshree'?
  1.    Sumitra Mahajan
  2.    Meira Kumar
  3.    Sornnath Chatterjee
  4.    Manohar Joshi
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 757. In which year,"House of People" was named as Lok Sabha-
  1.    1954
  2.    1964
  3.    1974
  4.    1984
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 758. The main duty of the legislature is-
  1.    Central administration
  2.    Enforcement of law
  3.    Execution of judicial matters
  4.    Execution of laws
 Discuss Question
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.
Question 759. Which house of the Indian parliament is a house elected by the people-
  1.    Rajya Sabha
  2.    Lok Sabha
  3.    Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
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.

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