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Parliament & state legislature - Test Set 11

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  1. Question 1

    BPSC 2020
    Which of the following is a device for raising matters of urgent public importance?
    1. Question Hour
    2. Zero Hour
    3. Adjournment Motion
    4. Call Attention Motion
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  2. Question 2

    UPSC NDA 2018
    Adjournment Motion can be moved in:
    1. Rajya Sabha only
    2. Lok Sabha only
    3. Both Houses
    4. Joint Sitting
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  3. Question 3

    SSC MTS 2019
    What is the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament?
    1. 4 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 3 months
    4. 8 months
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  4. Question 4

    Who prepares the list of business for each sitting of Parliament?
    1. President
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Speaker/Chairman
    4. Secretary-General of the House
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  5. Question 5

    UPSC CAPF 2018
    Which one of the following is NOT a parliamentary privilege?
    1. Freedom of speech in Parliament
    2. Freedom from arrest during session
    3. Freedom from criminal trial
    4. Exemption from jury duty
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  6. Question 6

    SSC CGL 2020
    A bill becomes an Act when it receives:
    1. Approval of Parliament
    2. Approval of both Houses
    3. Assent of the President
    4. Approval of Speaker
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  7. Question 7

    UPSC CDS 2020
    The term “budget” is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
    1. Article 110
    2. Article 112
    3. Article 117
    4. Article 265
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  8. Question 8

    SSC CHSL 2021
    Consolidated Fund of India is used for:
    1. Routine government expenditure
    2. Emergency expenses
    3. Parliamentary allowance only
    4. Political party funding
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  9. Question 9

    JPSC 2020
    Who presents the Railway Budget in the Parliament?
    1. Railway Minister
    2. Finance Minister
    3. Prime Minister
    4. Transport Minister
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  10. Question 10

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2018
    What is the effect of a “No-confidence Motion” if passed in Lok Sabha?
    1. Dissolution of Rajya Sabha
    2. Dissolution of Parliament
    3. Resignation of Council of Ministers
    4. Dismissal of Speaker
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  11. Question 11

    SSC CGL 2022
    How is the Speaker of Lok Sabha elected?
    1. Nominated by the President
    2. Appointed by the Prime Minister
    3. Elected by all members of Lok Sabha
    4. Nominated by the ruling party
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  12. Question 12

    UPSC NDA 2022
    Which of the following funds is under the direct control of the President?
    1. Consolidated Fund
    2. Contingency Fund
    3. Public Account
    4. Fiscal Responsibility Fund
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  13. Question 13

    MPSC 2021
    How is the Leader of Opposition recognized in Lok Sabha?
    1. Appointed by Speaker
    2. Elected by opposition parties
    3. Appointed by President
    4. Based on party strength (10% seats)
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  14. Question 14

    SSC CGL 2020
    Who can move a Cut Motion in Parliament?
    1. Any member
    2. Only Finance Minister
    3. President
    4. Vice President
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  15. Question 15

    UPSC CDS 2021
    Which of the following is NOT a type of Cut Motion?
    1. Policy Cut
    2. Economy Cut
    3. Token Cut
    4. Statutory Cut
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  16. Question 16

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
    What is the main function of the Estimates Committee?
    1. Examine public expenditure
    2. Discuss Demand for Grants
    3. Scrutinize Appropriation Bill
    4. Recommend policy reforms
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  17. Question 17

    SSC CGL 2021
    In which case can a Joint Sitting of Parliament be called?
    1. Money Bill is rejected by Rajya Sabha
    2. Disagreement between Houses on a Bill
    3. Constitutional Amendment Bill
    4. Finance Bill is amended
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  18. Question 18

    CDS 2020
    Who among the following cannot vote in a joint sitting of Parliament?
    1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
    2. Members of Lok Sabha
    3. Members of Rajya Sabha
    4. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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  19. Question 19

    BPSC 2021
    A Private Member's Bill is introduced by:
    1. President
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Any minister
    4. Any MP who is not a minister
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  20. Question 20

    President returns the Bill
    A Bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses when:
    1. Parliament is adjourned sine die
    2. Speaker resigns
    3. Lok Sabha is dissolved
    4. President returns the Bill
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