Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The office of ‘whip’ is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
2.Every political party, whether ruling or opposition has its own whip in Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The office of ‘whip’, on the other hand, is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute.

  • It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
  • Every political party, whether ruling or Opposition has its own whip in Parliament.
  • He has been appointed by the political party to serve as an assistant floor leader.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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