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Parliament & state legislature - Test Set 6

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  1. Question 1

    UPSC NDA 2020
    What is the difference between Adjournment and Prorogation?
    1. Both mean end of a session
    2. Adjournment by President, Prorogation by Speaker
    3. Adjournment ends a sitting, prorogation ends a session
    4. No difference
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  2. Question 2

    UPSC CAPF 2019
    Which of the following statements about Parliamentary Sovereignty is correct?
    1. Indian Parliament is absolutely sovereign
    2. Indian Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights
    3. Parliament is subject to judicial review
    4. Parliament is supreme like UK
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  3. Question 3

    SSC CGL 2020
    The term “Budget” is derived from the word:
    1. Latin “Bulga”
    2. Greek “Bougetta”
    3. French “Bougette”
    4. German “Budga”
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  4. Question 4

    SSC CGL 2020 Tier I
    The power to prorogue either House of Parliament rests with:
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Vice-President
    3. President of India
    4. Prime Minister
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  5. Question 5

    BPSC 2020
    The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio:
    1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
    2. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    3. Chief Justice of India
    4. Leader of Rajya Sabha
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  6. Question 6

    The concept of Zero Hour in Indian Parliament is:
    1. Mentioned in Constitution
    2. Taken from British Parliament
    3. An informal device
    4. A special motion
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  7. Question 7

    UPSC NDA 2020
    The parliamentary privilege is mentioned under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Article 75
    2. Article 105
    3. Article 110
    4. Article 108
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  8. Question 8

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2019
    The provision of Joint Sitting of both Houses is applicable to:
    1. All bills
    2. Money Bills only
    3. Constitutional Amendment Bills
    4. Ordinary Bills only
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  9. Question 9

    SSC CHSL 2022
    Who among the following does NOT have the right to vote in the Presidential Election?
    1. Elected members of Lok Sabha
    2. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
    3. Elected members of State Assemblies
    4. Elected members of Rajya Sabha
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  10. Question 10

    RRB NTPC 2021
    Which fund is used to meet unforeseen expenditures?
    1. Consolidated Fund
    2. Public Account
    3. Contingency Fund
    4. National Investment Fund
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  11. Question 11

    SSC CGL 2019
    The first hour of every sitting of Parliament is called:
    1. Zero Hour
    2. Discussion Hour
    3. Motion Hour
    4. Question Hour
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  12. Question 12

    MPSC 2022
    The budget is prepared by:
    1. Lok Sabha
    2. President
    3. Ministry of Finance
    4. NITI Aayog
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  13. Question 13

    SSC CGL 2021
    The Whip in the Indian Parliament is responsible for:
    1. Maintaining law and order
    2. Issuing directions to party members
    3. Passing of bills
    4. Chairing debates
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  14. Question 14

    UPSC CDS 2021
    Which of the following grants is not voted by Parliament?
    1. Supplementary Grant
    2. Vote on Account
    3. Exceptional Grant
    4. Contingency Fund disbursement
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  15. Question 15

    UPSC NDA 2023
    Cut motions are related to:
    1. Presidential address
    2. Financial bills
    3. Union Budget
    4. Judicial review
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  16. Question 16

    BPSC 2019
    An ordinary bill can be introduced:
    1. Only in Lok Sabha
    2. Only by Finance Minister
    3. In either House of Parliament
    4. Only with President’s approval
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  17. Question 17

    JPSC 2020
    In case of conflict between both Houses over a non-Money Bill, the deadlock is resolved by:
    1. Supreme Court
    2. Lok Sabha
    3. President
    4. Joint Sitting
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  18. Question 18

    NET Pol. Science 2021
    Which statement is correct regarding the position of Rajya Sabha?
    1. It is weaker than Lok Sabha in legislative matters
    2. It can vote on demands for grants
    3. It initiates Money Bills
    4. It can amend the budget
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  19. Question 19

    BPSC 2019
    Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List in the national interest?
    1. Article 249
    2. Article 250
    3. Article 252
    4. Article 253
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  20. Question 20

    SSC CGL 2019
    The power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution is provided under which Article?
    1. Article 356
    2. Article 368
    3. Article 370
    4. Article 352
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