The Union Legislature
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1. Which of the following can be abolished - but not dissolved? [IAS 1991]
2. 1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India. 2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008]
3. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?
4. Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency? [IAS 2008]
5. How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no confidence' in the government - before it can be admitted by the Speaker?
6. What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government - while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget - while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
7. Which of the following statements regarding the Esstimates Committee are correct? 1. No member of the Rajya Sabha is associated with it. 2. It has twenty members. 3. Its members are elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation for a period of one year. 4. The Speaker nominates one of its members to be its Chairman.
8. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum strength of: [NDA 1992]
9. Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha ? [IAS 1995]
10. The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction of the total membership of the House? [CBI 1993]
11. Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?
12. What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the opposition party in the legislature?
13. Which of the following is true? 1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution ofLok Sabha. 2. If the President has notified about his intention to summon a joint sitting on a Bill - the Bill does not lapse even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the notification.
14. Consider the following statements: 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant' of Precedence - the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008]
15. Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget? [IAS 1993]
16. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
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18. Which of the following Parliamentary Committees in India acts as 'watch-dog' on departmental expenditure and irregularities?
19. When a resolution for his removal is under consideration - the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.
20. The first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha was:
21. Amongst the following - for whose removal Parliament's resolution is not needed?
22. The Union Territories get representation in: [Asstt Grade 1991]
23. The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by :
24. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:
25. In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented? [SSC (10+2) 2010]