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Parliament & state legislature - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    UPSC Civil Services 2019
    A "Hung Parliament" refers to a situation where:
    1. The Parliament is unable to meet due to unrest
    2. The ruling party has a majority but fails to pass any laws
    3. The opposition parties win more seats than the ruling party
    4. No party has a clear majority in the Parliament
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  2. Question 2

    UPSC Civil Services 2020
    What does the term "Recess" refer to in the context of the Indian Parliament?
    1. A period when Parliament suspends its meetings for a short duration
    2. A long-term break between the sessions of Parliament
    3. The adjournment of the Lok Sabha indefinitely
    4. The period when the opposition protests and halts the proceedings
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  3. Question 3

    UPSC Civil Services 2021
    When did the Rajya Sabha first meet after India's independence?
    1. 15th August 1947
    2. 26th January 1950
    3. 13th May 1952
    4. 3rd April 1952
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  4. Question 4

    UPSC Civil Services 2020
    When did the Lok Sabha first meet after India's independence?
    1. 15th August 1947
    2. 15th November 1949
    3. 13th May 1952
    4. 26th January 1950
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  5. Question 5

    Who was the first woman to represent West Bengal in the Rajya Sabha?
    1. Sucheta Kriplani
    2. Sarojini Naidu
    3. Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi
    4. Manju Kumar
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  6. Question 6

    What is the total number of Rajya Sabha seats allocated to West Bengal?
    1. 16
    2. 17
    3. 22
    4. 24
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  7. Question 7

    Which committee is responsible for examining the accounts of the Union Government?
    1. Public Accounts Committee
    2. Estimates Committee
    3. Committee on Public Undertakings
    4. Finance Committee
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  8. Question 8

    The Estimates Committee is composed of how many members?
    1. 20
    2. 22
    3. 30
    4. 45
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following committees is not a Standing Committee?
    1. Public Accounts Committee
    2. Committee on Estimates
    3. Advisory Committee
    4. Committee on Public Undertakings
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  10. Question 10

    The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is appointed by:
    1. The President of India
    2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    3. The Prime Minister
    4. The Leader of the Opposition
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  11. Question 11

    BPSC 2020
    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha submits their resignation to whom?
    1. President
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Deputy Speaker
    4. Leader of the House
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  12. Question 12

    CDS I 2018
    Who elects the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
    1. President
    2. Vice-President
    3. Members of Rajya Sabha
    4. Members of both Houses
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  13. Question 13

    JPSC 2021
    The Secretariat of Parliament functions under the control of which authority?
    1. President
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Presiding Officers of both Houses
    4. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
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  14. Question 14

    SSC CHSL 2019
    Who is the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha?
    1. Speaker
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Leader of the Opposition
    4. Deputy Speaker
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  15. Question 15

    UPSC CDS II 2020
    What is the primary role of a Whip in Parliament?
    1. Presiding over sessions
    2. Ensuring party discipline
    3. Drafting bills
    4. Conducting elections
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  16. Question 16

    MPSC 2021
    Who appoints the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
    1. President
    2. Speaker
    3. Prime Minister
    4. Chief Justice of India
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  17. Question 17

    SSC CGL 2020
    The term ‘Sine Die’ in the context of Parliament refers to:
    1. Adjournment without a fixed date
    2. Dissolution of the House
    3. Prorogation of the session
    4. Suspension of a member
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  18. Question 18

    BPSC 2021
    Which of the following is NOT a type of session of Parliament?
    1. Budget Session
    2. Monsoon Session
    3. Emergency Session
    4. Winter Session
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  19. Question 19

    UPSC CAPF 2018
    Which parliamentary device is used to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance?
    1. Question Hour
    2. Adjournment Motion
    3. Calling Attention Motion
    4. Zero Hour
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  20. Question 20

    SSC MTS 2020
    During which period are MPs allowed to raise matters without prior notice?
    1. Question Hour
    2. Zero Hour
    3. Adjournment Motion
    4. Calling Attention
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