#1. When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha whose recommendation is necessary?

Lok Sabha Speaker

Union Finance Minister

Leader of the Lok Sabha

The President

#2. The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in

approving a proclamation of emergency

the creation and abolition of states

the election of the Vice-President

authorizing Parliament to legislate on a subject in the state list

#3. When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a:

simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting

two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses

simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses

two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting

#4. Which one of the following devices calls the attention of minister towards a matter of public importance?

Half-an-hour discussion

Calling attention notice

Short duration discussion

Adjournment motion

#5. Who is empowered by the Constitution to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term?

The Prime Minister

The President

The President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister

The Chief Election Commissioner

#6. The Vice-President of India can be removed from the office

by a resolution initiated in the council of states and approved by the Lok Sabha

by a resolution in the Lok Sabha agreed by the council of states

by a resolution adopted by the two house meeting in a joint session

by following a formal process of impeachment

#7. Which of the following is not a condition of admissibility of cut motions in the Parliament?

It should not make suggestions for the amendment of existing laws.

It should not relate to expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

It should relate to more than one demand.

It should not raise a question of privilege.

#8. With reference to the passage of Money Bill in Indian Parliament, which one of the following statements is correct?

The decision of the Union Finance Minister is final on the question whether a bill is Money Bill or not

A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha

After a money bill is passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to Rajya Sabha, it should be returned within one month

When Rajya Sabha returns the Money Bill with its recommendations, the Lok Sabha has to accept such recommendations

#9. In the absence of both the President of India and the VicePresident, who shall act as the President of India?

Prime Minister

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

#10. The Union Executive of India consists of

The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers

The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Prime Minister

The President and the Council of Ministers only

The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only

#11. The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinizes the report of the CAG of India is

Estimates Committee

Select Committee

Public Accounts Committee

None of these

#12. Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the

Finance Minister

Reserve Bank of India

Planning Commission

Finance Commission

#13. What is a ‘charged expenditure’?

An expenditure which has been incurred already and for the bills which are pending for payment

Expenditure on the essential aspects of adminstration

The expenditure that can be incurred by the president without the approval of the parliament.

The expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India for which the approval of the Parliament is not necessary, according to the Constitution.

#14. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not

The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days

The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration

#15. In order to be recognised as an official opposition group in the parliament

1/3rd of the total strength

1/4th of the total strength

1/6th of the total strength

1/10th of the total strength

#16. Which one of the following statements about the parliament of India is not correct?

The constitution provides for a parliamentary form of Government

The foremost function of the parliament is to provide a cabinet

The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house

The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber

#17. Which one of the following duties is not performed by Comptroller and Auditor general of India?

To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India

To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts

To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts

To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer

#18. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

All the expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants

No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India

The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant

The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure

#19. Which one of the following is not a main feature of the Cabinet system of government as it prevails in India?

The members of the Council of Ministers are chosen by the president and not by the Prime Minister

The proceedings of the Cabinet are kept secret

The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet meetings

All of the above

#20. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the president. He can be removed

by the president on an address from both Houses of Parliament

by Prime minister

on the recommendation of the president by the supreme court

by CJI

#21. Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?

Salary and allowances of the president of India

Salary and allowances of the vice president of India

Salary and allowances of the justice of the supreme court of India

Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabha

#22. . Article 75 of the Constitution of India provides that the Council of Ministers of the Union shall be collectively responsible to

the House of the People

both the Houses of Parliament

the President only

he President and both the Houses of the Parliament

#23. Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The Attorney General of India

The solicitor General

The secretary to president of India

#24. Which of the following statements is not correct?

The president shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office

Parliament can initiate, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution, impeachment proceedings against the President during the term of his office

Civil proceedings can be instituted against the President, in respect of any act done in his personal capacity before he entered upon his office as President, during the term of his office

No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the President in any Court during his term of office

#25. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

The Committee on Public Accounts

The Committee on Estimates

The Committee on Public Undertakings

The Committee on Petitions

#26. The ‘Contingency Fund’ of the state is operated by

The Governor of the state

The Chief Minister of the state

The State Finance Minister

None of the above

#27. The office of the President does not characterize the combination of governmental systems of

Parliamentary and Federal

Republican and Parliamentary

Presidential and Republican

Democratic and Republican

#28. Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India, on any question of law?

Prime Minister

President

Any of the high courts

All of the above

#29. The system of Proportion of representation as an electoral mechanism ensures

Representation of minorities

Rule of majority

Stability in government

Common political thinking

#30. The President of India enjoys emergency powers of

Two types

Three types

Four types

Five types

#31. A minister who is not a member of either house (Note: A person can remain a minister for six months, without being a member of either house of parliament):

Can participate in the proceedings of Lok Sabha only.

Can participate in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha only.

Can participate in the proceedings of either house of parliament.

Cannot participate till he becomes a Member of either house of parliament.

#32. Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?

Attorney General

Cabinet Secretary

Home Secretary

Principal Secretary of the P.M.

#33. The speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called

Casting vote

Sound vote

Direct vote

Indirect vote

#34. Who among the following is the chairman of the National Integration council?

The President

The Vice-president

The Prime Minister

The Chief Justice of India

#35. The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to :

The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House

The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill.

The general discussion on the Bill where the bill is discussed in details.

The state when the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.

#36. In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?

Chief Justice of India

Secretary of Lok Sabha

Vice President

Prime Minister

#37. Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade Union Movement?

V.V. Giri

N. Sanjiva Reddy

K.R. Narayanan

Zakir Hussain

#38. A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after

It is passed by both the Houses

The president has given his Assent

The Prime minister has signed it

The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament

#39. When the offices of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker falls vacant –

The members of Lok Sabha immediately elect a Speaker.

The senior most willing member of Lok Sabha becomes the speaker.

The President appoints any member of Lok Sabha as speaker.

The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over till the next speaker is elected.

#40. The function of a Protem Speaker is to

conduct the proceeding of the House in the absence of the Speaker

officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected

swear members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected

scrutinize the authenticity of the election certificates of members

#41. The Committee of parliament on official language comprises the members

20 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha

10 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha

10 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha

20 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha

#42. With Regard to Constitutional Amendment Bill –

The President can reject the bill but cannot return the bill.

The President cannot reject the bill but can return the bill

The President can neither reject the bill nor return the bill

The President can either reject the bill or return the bill.

#43. The office of the ‘Whip’ is mentioned in:

Constitution of India.

Rules of the house

In a separate Parliamentary Statute.

None

#44. While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period?

not exceeding three months

not exceedng nine-months

of one year at a time

of two years at a time

#45. The office of the Leader of the opposition is mentioned in:

Constitution of India

Rules of the house

A separate Parliamentary Statute

None of these

#46. In the Union Government, under whose charge is the Cabinet Secretariat?

The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

The President of India

The Prime Minister of India

The Union Home Minister

#47. . Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment?

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

State Legislative Councils

State Legislative Assemblies

#48. The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a

Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha

Member of the Parliament who is not a Minister

Minister in the Lok Sabha

Minister in any House of the Parliament.

#49. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to

the President

the Prime Minister

the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

the Chief Justice of India

#50. The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?

Decorum

Crossing the floor

Interpolation

Yielding the floor

Union Government – 1 MCQ Questions and Answers

Results

#1. When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha whose recommendation is necessary?

#2. The Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in

#3. When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a:

#4. Which one of the following devices calls the attention of minister towards a matter of public importance?

#5. Who is empowered by the Constitution to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term?

#6. The Vice-President of India can be removed from the office

#7. Which of the following is not a condition of admissibility of cut motions in the Parliament?

#8. With reference to the passage of Money Bill in Indian Parliament, which one of the following statements is correct?

#9. In the absence of both the President of India and the VicePresident, who shall act as the President of India?

#10. The Union Executive of India consists of

#11. The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinizes the report of the CAG of India is

#12. Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the

#13. What is a ‘charged expenditure’?

#14. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

#15. In order to be recognised as an official opposition group in the parliament

#16. Which one of the following statements about the parliament of India is not correct?

#17. Which one of the following duties is not performed by Comptroller and Auditor general of India?

#18. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

#19. Which one of the following is not a main feature of the Cabinet system of government as it prevails in India?

#20. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the president. He can be removed

#21. Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India?

#22. . Article 75 of the Constitution of India provides that the Council of Ministers of the Union shall be collectively responsible to

#23. Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?

#24. Which of the following statements is not correct?

#25. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

#26. The ‘Contingency Fund’ of the state is operated by

#27. The office of the President does not characterize the combination of governmental systems of

#28. Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India, on any question of law?

#29. The system of Proportion of representation as an electoral mechanism ensures

#30. The President of India enjoys emergency powers of

#31. A minister who is not a member of either house (Note: A person can remain a minister for six months, without being a member of either house of parliament):

#32. Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?

#33. The speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called

#34. Who among the following is the chairman of the National Integration council?

#35. The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to :

#36. In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?

#37. Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade Union Movement?

#38. A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after

#39. When the offices of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker falls vacant –

#40. The function of a Protem Speaker is to

#41. The Committee of parliament on official language comprises the members

#42. With Regard to Constitutional Amendment Bill –

#43. The office of the ‘Whip’ is mentioned in:

#44. While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period?

#45. The office of the Leader of the opposition is mentioned in:

#46. In the Union Government, under whose charge is the Cabinet Secretariat?

#47. . Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment?

#48. The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a

#49. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to

#50. The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?

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