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UNION GOVERNMENT [LEGISLATURE AND EXECUTIVE] MCQs
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Answer: Option B. -> to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
Answer: (b)
Adjournment motion:
It is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needed to support 50 members to be admitted.
It is regarded as an extraordinary device because it interrupts the normal business of the house.
It involves an element of censure against the government and Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.
The discussion of an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Answer: (b)
Adjournment motion:
It is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the house to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needed to support 50 members to be admitted.
It is regarded as an extraordinary device because it interrupts the normal business of the house.
It involves an element of censure against the government and Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.
The discussion of an adjournment motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
Answer: Option B. -> on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Answer: (b)
Article 74 of the Indian constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. The President appoints the council of ministers and distributes portfolios among them on the advice of the Prime Minister.
On his recommendation, the President can dismiss any minister from the council of ministers.
Virtually, the President has no say in these matters as these constitute the prerogatives of the Prime Minister.
Answer: (b)
Article 74 of the Indian constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. The President appoints the council of ministers and distributes portfolios among them on the advice of the Prime Minister.
On his recommendation, the President can dismiss any minister from the council of ministers.
Virtually, the President has no say in these matters as these constitute the prerogatives of the Prime Minister.
Answer: Option B. -> has to give assent to the Bill
Answer: (b)
Answer: (b)
Answer: Option A. -> Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (a)Department of Official language(Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under Ministry of Home affairs.
Answer: (a)Department of Official language(Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under Ministry of Home affairs.
Answer: Option A. -> The Parliament of India
Answer: (a) According to article 82 of Indian Constitution, the parliament of India shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each state into territorial constituencies.
Answer: (a) According to article 82 of Indian Constitution, the parliament of India shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each state into territorial constituencies.
Answer: Option A. -> Power to remit a sentence in an offence relating to matters on the State List
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option B. -> the elected members of the Parliament
Answer: (b)The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of the Vice President is slightly different from the election of the President—the members of state legislatures are not part of the Electoral College for Vice Presidential election.
Answer: (b)The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of the Vice President is slightly different from the election of the President—the members of state legislatures are not part of the Electoral College for Vice Presidential election.
Question 1148. With reference to the Union Government consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The constitution of India provides that all cabinet ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
- The Union cabinet secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Option D. -> Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the president on the advice of the PM (Article 75(1)). The cabinet secretariat is under the direct charge of the P.M.
Answer: (d)
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the president on the advice of the PM (Article 75(1)). The cabinet secretariat is under the direct charge of the P.M.
Answer: Option A. -> Estimates Committee
Answer: (a) The Estimates Committee is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members. The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. The term of office of the Committee is one year.
Answer: (a) The Estimates Committee is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members. The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members. The term of office of the Committee is one year.
Answer: Option D. -> Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
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