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UNION GOVERNMENT [LEGISLATURE AND EXECUTIVE] MCQs

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Question 11. At present the Rajya Sabha consists of _______ members.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> 245
Answer: (c)

Question 12. Indian Constitution has divided the powers and function of the state into

five lists
four lists
two lists
three lists

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> three lists
Answer: (d)There are three lists detailing the powers, functions and sharing of these among the Union and the States in India. The List I or the Union List, List II or the State List and List III or the Concurrent List are included in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

Question 13. Consider the following statements:

The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The Committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and few eminent persons of industry and trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only
1 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 1 only
Answer: (b)
Statement 2 is incorrect as,
Public Accounts Committee consists of 22 members: 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha.

Question 14. Certain Bills can not be introduced or proceeded with unless the recommendation of the President is received.

However, no recommendation is required in some other cases. In which one of the following cases such recommendation is not required?

For introduction of a Bill relating to formation of new states or of alternation of areas of existing states
For introduction of Bills and for moving amendments relating to financial matters
For moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax
For introduction of a Bill or moving of an amendment affecting taxation in which states are interested

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> For moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax
Answer: (c)
The recommendation of the president is required for the introduction of money bills or for moving amendments to acts relating to financial matters, except those making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax.
So, the President’s recommendation is not required.

Question 15. President does NOT APPOINT the

Planning Commission
Finance Commission
Commission on Official Languages
UPSC

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Planning Commission
Answer: (a)

Question 16. A team of men selected by the party in opposition to take over the different portfolios in case the party is able to wrest power is known as:

inner Cabinet
causus
shadow Cabinet
prorogation

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> shadow Cabinet
Answer: (c)

Question 17. Which one of the following is the correct breakup of the composition of Lok Sabha Constituencies?

Total Constituencies

General Constituencies

Schedule Caste Constituencies

Constituencies

545, 423, 80, 42
543, 423, 79, 41
543, 425, 78, 40
545, 427, 79, 39

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 545, 423, 80, 42
Answer: (a)
Lok Sabha Constituencies
Nos.
Total Constituencies
543
General Constituencies
423
Schedule Caste Constituencies
79
Constituencies
41

Question 18. Which of the following motion is related with the Union Budget ?

Adjournment
Cut
Censure
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Cut
Answer: (b)
The notices of cut motions can be tabled after the presentation of the Railway/General Budget.
The Speaker shall decide whether a cut motion is or is not admissible and may disallow any cut motion when in his opinion it is an abuse of the right of moving cut motions or is calculated to obstruct or prejudicially affect the procedure of the House or is in contravention of these rules.

Question 19. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of the President
The Prime Minister' can only be removed by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be, removed at the pleasure of the President

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President
Answer: (c)

Question 20. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?