1. Of the 552 members of the Lok Sabha, _____ members represent the states. ?

550

530

520

540

Answer: 530

Explanation:

There are total 552 members in the Lok Sabha in which 530 represent the states, 20 members represent the union territories and 2 members are nominated by the president from the Anglo-Indian Community. In January 2020, the Anglo-Indian reserved seats in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India were discontinued by the 126th Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2019, when enacted as 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.


2. Who appoints the Advocate General of states ?

Governor of the state

Chief Minister of the state

Chief Justice of the high court

President of India

Answer: Governor of the state

Explanation:

An advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government and assists the state government in all its legal matters. He is the highest law officer in the state. The post of advocate general is created by the constitution of India under Article 165. Whereas, the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of a High Court as the Advocate General. The office of the Advocate General in state corresponds to the office of Attorney General of India.


3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Rajya Sabha ?

It has powers that protect the rights of states against the union.

It can amend a money bill.

Twelve of its members are nominated by the President.

It is the upper house of the Parliament of India.

Answer: It can amend a money bill.

Explanation:

A Money Bill may only be introduced in Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the President. It must be passed in Lok Sabha by a simple majority of all members present and voting. Following this, it may be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations, which Lok Sabha may reject if it chooses to. If such recommendations are not given within 14 days, it will be deemed to be passed by Parliament.


4. Who was elected as the protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha ?

Somnath Chatterjee

Om Birla

Virendra Kumar

Sumitra Mahajan

Answer: Virendra Kumar

Explanation:

Virendra Kumar was elected as the protem Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Pro-tem speaker is the temporary speaker who presides over the first meeting of the lower House of Parliament after the general elections besides presiding over the sitting in which the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected as it is a newly constituted House.


5. Which of the following statements is correct ?

The Governor has no power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial.

The President has no power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial.

The Governor has power to grant pardon in case of a death sentence.

The Governor has no power to suspend, remit or commute a sentence of death.

Answer: The Governor has no power to grant pardon in respect of punishment or sentence inflicted by Court Martial

Explanation:

The scope of the pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is wider than the pardoning power of the Governor under Article 161 as follows: i) The power of the President to grant pardon extends in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court martial but Article 161 does not provide any such power to the Governor. ii)The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence given is the sentence of death but the pardoning power of the Governor does not extend to death sentence cases. Governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.


6. In case of death of the President and the Vice President of India, the ___________ will act as the President of India ?

Parliament chosen candidate

Prime Minister of India

Chief Justice of India

Attorney General of India

Answer: Chief Justice of India

Explanation:

The Indian parliament has enacted the law—The President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 for the discharge of the functions of the president when vacancies occur in the office of the president and the vice-president simultaneously, owing to removal, death, resignation of the incumbent.. In such a case, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India available—discharges the functions of the president until a newly elected President resumes his/her office.


7. After 1994, how many sessions of the Rajya Sabha are usually held in a year ?

four

two

three

six

Answer: three

Explanation:

Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, meet every year to consider legislative measures on the multiple bills introduced and pending approval. There are three sessions of the Parliament including both the houses - Budget, Monsoon and Winter seasons.


8. Which of the following statements regarding the Lok sabha is NOT correct ?

Central council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha

Whether the bill is a money bill or not, the final decision will be taken by the leader of the opposition.

Money bill can be presented only in the Lok Sabha

The No-confidence motion against the council of ministers can be presented only in the Lok Sabha

Answer: Whether the bill is a money bill or not, the final decision will be taken by the leader of the opposition

Explanation:

It is incorrect to say the leader of the opposition decides whether the bill is a money bill or not. A Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker thereon is final.


9. Rule ___ (of the Rules of Procedure and conduct of business in Lok Sabha) does NOT involve formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting. ?

158

186

149

193

Answer: 193

Explanation:

Rule 193: Any member desirous of raising discussion on a matter of urgent public importance may give notice in writing to the Secretary-General specifying clearly and precisely the matter to be raised: Provided that the notice shall be accompanied by an explanatory note stating reasons for raising discussion on the matter in question: Provided further that the notice shall be supported by the signatures of at least two other members.


10. The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in ?

Rajya Sabha but not in Lok Sabha

Either house of the parliament

Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or any state legislative assembly

Answer: Either house of the parliament

Explanation:

The only condition for the initiation of impeachment of the Indian President is the ‘violation of the constitution’. The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in either house of the Parliament. (i) Consider, Lok Sabha has initiated the impeachment charges. Then, the impeachment charges are signed by one-fourth of the members of the Lok Sabha and a 14 days notice is given tothe President of India. (ii) Lok Sabha passes the impeachment charges with two-third majority and sends it to Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha after signing the charges passes them to Rajya Sabha for Investigation. (iii) While Rajya Sabha is investigating the charges, the President has the right to sit in the proceedings. (iv) If Rajya Sabha agrees to the charges and passes it with two-third majority, the President stands removed.