1. Matters, which are not points of order, can be raised by way of Special Mentions under Rule _______ of Lok Sabha ?

377

302

223

214

Answer: 377

Explanation:

Matters, which are not points of order, can be raised by way of Special Mentions under Rule 377 of Lok Sabha.


2. In Parliamentary proceedings, how many matters per day as per their priority in the ballot are allowed to be raised during 'Zero Hour' ?

21

18

19

20

Answer: 20

Explanation:

Lok Sabha, only 20 matters can be raised during the Zero Hour. In Rajya Sabha, total number of requests is not allowed to exceed seven on a single day. The total time allocated for Zero Hour is 30 minutes wherein a member gets three minutes to raise the issue.


3. The first session of the first Lok Sabha commenced on _______ ?

26th January 1950

15th August 1947

15th August 1951

13th May 1952

Answer: 13th May 1952

Explanation:

The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India' s first general election. The First Session of this Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May 1952.


4. Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament ?

Prime Minister

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Vice President

President

Answer: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation:

According to the Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker.


5. Who was the prime minister of India during “the Emergency” between the years 1975 to 1977 ?

Indira Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi

Morarji Desai

Charan Singh

Answer: Indira Gandhi

Explanation:

During the period of Emergency which lasted for a period of 19 months (1975-1977) , Indira Gandhi was the prime minister of India.


6. In case the President of Indian wants to resign, he would address his resignation to the ____________ ?

Chief Justice of India

Vice President of India

Chief Election Commissioner of India

Prime Minister of India

Answer: Vice President of India

Explanation:

In case the President of Indian wants to resign, he would address his resignation to the Vice President of India


7. In Parliament, who takes the final decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not ?

Vice President

Speaker

Finance Minister

Prime Minister

Answer: Speaker

Explanation:

The final decision on whether a bill is related to finance or money is made by the Lok Sabha Speaker when passed by the Lok Sabha and then sent to Rajya Sabha.


8. As per Article 274 of constitution, whose prior recommendation is required to the Bills affecting taxation ?

Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Union Finance Minister

President

Prime Minister

Answer: President

Explanation:

Article 274 {Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting taxation in which States are interested}. No Bill or amendment which imposes or varies any tax or duty in which States are interested shall be moved in either House of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.


9. The first session of the Lok Sabha commenced on _______ ?

26th January 1950

15th August 1947

15th August 1951

13th May 1952

Answer: 13th May 1952

Explanation:

The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's first general election. However, the First Session of this Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May 1952.


10. Which of the following statements is correct ?

The Vice-President can dissolve the Legislative Council of a State.

The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can dissolve the Lok Sabha.

The President can dissolve the Rajya Sabha.

Answer: The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.

Explanation:

The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha. The Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State. Legislative Council of a State and Rajya Sabha are not subject to dissolution.