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Parliament & state legislature - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    WBCS Prelims 2019
    Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?
    1. President of India
    2. Prime Minister of India
    3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    4. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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  2. Question 2

    What is 'Zero Hour' in Parliamentary procedure?
    1. Time immediately following the Question Hour
    2. The first hour of the session
    3. When Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha
    4. Time when matters of utmost importance are raised (Also (option-A) positionally)
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  3. Question 3

    MPSC Prelims 2019
    The Parliament of India consists of:
    1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
    2. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister
    3. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
    4. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Council of Ministers
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  4. Question 4

    The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Rajya Sabha is:
    1. 25
    2. 50
    3. 100
    4. 22
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  5. Question 5

    SSC MTS 2021
    Who appoints the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha?
    1. The President
    2. The Prime Minister
    3. The Speaker
    4. The Leader of the House
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  6. Question 6

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2016
    Which parliamentary committee scrutinizes the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
    1. Estimates Committee
    2. Committee on Government Assurances
    3. Committee on Public Undertakings
    4. Public Accounts Committee
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  7. Question 7

    BPSC Prelims 2019
    The power to create or abolish the Legislative Council in a state rests with:
    1. The President
    2. The Parliament
    3. The Governor of the State
    4. The State Legislative Assembly
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  8. Question 8

    CDS 2020
    What does the term 'Whip' mean in the parliamentary context?
    1. A member designated to ensure party discipline and attendance
    2. The chief spokesperson of the party
    3. A specific type of motion
    4. The bell used to call members for voting
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  9. Question 9

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2019
    Who decides on the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under the Tenth Schedule?
    1. The President of India
    2. The Election Commission of India
    3. The Presiding Officer of the House (Speaker/Chairman)
    4. The Supreme Court of India
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  10. Question 10

    Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha after independence?
    1. V.V. Giri
    2. B.R. Ambedkar
    3. G.V. Mavalankar
    4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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  11. Question 11

    UPSC NDA 2020
    Who was the first Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?
    1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
    2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    3. G.V. Mavalankar
    4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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  12. Question 12

    The Anti-Defection Law is NOT applicable to which of the following?
    1. Nominated Members of Parliament
    2. Speaker
    3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
    4. Ministers in the Council of Ministers
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  13. Question 13

    UPSC NDA 2018
    From the point of view of dignity and status, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is equivalent to:
    1. The Chief Justice of India
    2. The President of India
    3. The Vice-President of India
    4. A Cabinet Minister
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  14. Question 14

    The phrase “Once a Speaker, Always a Speaker” refers to the parliamentary convention originally followed in which country?
    1. United States of America
    2. Canada
    3. United Kingdom
    4. India
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  15. Question 15

    UPSC CDS 2020
    Who appoints the Pro Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    1. Speaker of the previous Lok Sabha
    2. President of India
    3. Chief Justice of India
    4. Prime Minister of India
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  16. Question 16

    BPSC 2020
    What is the primary function of the Pro Tem Speaker?
    1. To preside over joint sittings of Parliament
    2. To conduct budget discussions
    3. To administer the oath to newly elected members of Lok Sabha and conduct the Speaker's election
    4. To head the Business Advisory Committee
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC NDA 2021
    The office of the Pro Tem Speaker ceases to exist when:
    1. The President removes them
    2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected
    3. The Lok Sabha is dissolved
    4. The Prime Minister resigns
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  18. Question 18

    UPSC NDA 2019
    To be recognized as the official opposition party in the Lok Sabha, a party must have at least how many seats?
    1. 15% of total strength of the House
    2. 25% of total strength of the House
    3. 10% of total strength of the House
    4. 5% of total strength of the House
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  19. Question 19

    UPSC CAPF 2022
    In parliamentary terminology, “Yielding the Floor” means:
    1. Resigning from the membership of the House
    2. Vacating the seat for another member
    3. Allowing another member to speak by giving up one's turn
    4. Postponing the discussion on a bill
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  20. Question 20

    A "White Paper" in the Indian Parliament refers to:
    1. A bill that has been approved by both Houses of Parliament
    2. A government report providing information on a particular issue
    3. A legislative resolution passed by Parliament
    4. A document outlining government budget proposals
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