151. Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India?
Correct Answer:-D ( Financial emergency )
Description:- If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared. Such a situation had arisen but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit.
152. The Speaker of the lok Sabha enjoys
Correct Answer:-B ( the right to vote only in case of a tie )
Description:- Normally, the Speaker does not take part in voting in the House. But in case of a tie, he exercises his right of casting vote. His casting vote would decide the issue. In such a case his vote would normally go in favour of the party to which he belongs. Further, when a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is put to vote in the House, he has the right to cast his vote.
153. During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the
Correct Answer:-D ( President )
Description:- In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters.
154. The committee on subordinate legislation deals with
Correct Answer:-A ( Delegated legislation )
Description:- The Committee on Subor-dinate Legislation of Lok Sabha consists of 15 members nominated by the Speaker. A Minister is not nominated to this Committee. The Committee scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by Parliament are being properly exercised by the executive within the scope of such delegation.
155. Rajya Sabha has no role in
Correct Answer:-B ( the election of the Speaker )
Description:- The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
156. When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who among the following officiates as President?
Correct Answer:-A ( The Chief Justice of Supreme Court )
Description:- The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President and the Vice President being vacant. When the President, Dr. Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. VV Giri, acted as the President.
157. The policy that deals with the tax and expenditure policies of the Government is called
Correct Answer:-B ( Fiscal Policy )
Description:- In economics and political science, fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection (taxation) and expenditure (spending) to influence the economy. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government taxation and changes in the level and composition of taxation and government spending.
158. If the Speaker of Lok Sabha Wishes to tender his resignation he has to address his letter to
Correct Answer:-B ( The Deputy Speaker )
Description:- The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
159. Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the
Correct Answer:-A ( President )
Description:- No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note : The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
160. The President of India who held office for two terms was
Correct Answer:-D ( Babu Rajendra Prasad )
Description:- Rajendra Prasad was the first president of independent India. He is the only president to have been elected twice for the office. In 1962, after serving twelve years as the president, he announced his decision to retire.
161. Who nominates persons for various parliamentary delegation to foreign countries?
Correct Answer:-A ( The Speaker of Lok Sabha )
Description:- The Speaker has certain other functions to perform as the head of the Lok Sabha. She is the ex officio President of the Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG), set up in 1949, which functions as the National Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Main Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). In that capacity, members of various Indian Parliamentary Delegations going abroad are nominated by her after consulting the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Most often, the Speaker leads such Delega-tions. Besides, she is the Chairman of the Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in India.
162. Which one of the following committees does not consists of any member from the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer:-A ( Estimates Committee )
Description:- The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members who are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its members. A Minister is not eligible for election to this Committee. The term of the Committee is one year.
163. A joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one House and kept pending by the other for
Correct Answer:-B ( six months )
Description:- In India, if a bill has been rejected by the upper house (Rajya Sabha) of the parliament and more than six months have lapsed, the President may summon a joint session for passing the bill. Until now, only three bills namely the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill, 1978 and the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 have been passed at joint sessions.
164. Who will administer the oath of office to the person who is to take over as President ?
Correct Answer:-B ( The Chief Justice of India )
Description:- The President is required to make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India (or in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court), an oath or affirmation that he/she shall protect, preserve and defend the Constitution.
165. The President of the India is :
Correct Answer:-C ( The head of the State as well as Government )
Description:- The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India. The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India and is the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
166. When a constitutional amendment bill goes to the President, he
Correct Answer:-D ( is bound to give his assent )
Description:- All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.
167. Which one of the following Vice- President resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President ?
Correct Answer:-B ( V.V. Giri )
Description:- V. V. Giri was the first Vice President to serve for an extended period as Acting President of India (from May 3, 1969 to July 19, 1969) when the then President Dr. Zakir Hussain died while in office. When V. V. Giri resigned to contest for Presidential elections, the Chief Justice of India Mohammad Hidayatullah briefly acted as the President.
168. How many persons can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha from among those who have distinguished themselves in art, literature, social service, etc.?
Correct Answer:-D ( 12)
Description:- Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
169. What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha ?
Correct Answer:-D ( Six years )
Description:- The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
170. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the
Correct Answer:-A ( Rajya Sabha )
Description:- The Vice President also serves as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Thus, apart from holding the executive position of successor to the President, the Vice President also serves the legislative role of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
171. According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the
Correct Answer:-A ( President of India )
Description:- The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the ‘pleasure’ of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.
172. The Parliament consists of
Correct Answer:-A ( President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha )
Description:- The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament comprises the President of India and the two Houses—Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
173. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not ?
Correct Answer:-D ( Speaker of the Lok Sabha )
Description:- If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
174. How many ‘types of emergencies are envisaged by the Constitution ?
Correct Answer:-C ( 3)
Description:- The President can declare three types of emergencies: National emergency under article 352; State Emergency under Article 356; and Financial emergency under article 360. A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis.
175. Who calls the Joint Session of the two Houses of the Parliament?
Correct Answer:-A ( The President )
Description:- In case of a deadlock between the two houses or in a case where more than six months lapse in the other house, the President may summon a joint session of the two houses which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by simple majority.
176. No confidence Motion against the Union Council of Ministers can be initiated
Correct Answer:-B ( in the Lok Sabha only )
Description:- Motions of no confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers resigns collectively. The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
177. What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India ?
Correct Answer:-D ( There is no maximum age limit )
Description:- Article 58 of the Constitution sets the principle qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the President. A President must be: a citizen of India; of 35 years of age or above; and qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
178. What is quorum required for convening the Lok Sabha ?
Correct Answer:-C ( One-Tenth)
Description:- In both houses, the requisite quorum is 10 per cent of the membership. Even in case of joint sessions, the quorum shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the Houses.
179. In the Parliamentary form of Government “He is the first among equal”. Who is he ?
Correct Answer:-B ( Prime Minister )
Description:- Primus inter pares (the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. The Prime Minister is the leader of India. He or she is sometimes called “first among equals.” This means that even though all members of the Cabinet are equal, he or she is the most powerful.
180. The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament is :
Correct Answer:-A ( The Leader of Opposition Party )
Description:- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India, for the auditing of the expenditure of the Government of India. The Chairman is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. Earlier, it was headed by a member of the ruling party.
