UPSC Prelims Marathon 1 July - Parliament-II

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Question No. 1

With reference to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1.The Chairman of Rajya Sabha nominates members to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons.
2.A member of the panel can preside over the House only in the absence of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.
3.A member of the panel can preside over the House even when the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman is vacant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1 only

Question No. 2

With reference to the Leader of the House in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1.The Prime Minister is always the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha.
2.The Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha is nominated by the Prime Minister.
3.The Leader of the House can nominate a Deputy Leader of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements:
1.A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
2.The quorum required to transact business in the Rajya Sabha is one-tenth of its total membership, including the presiding officer.
3.A bill passed by both Houses but pending Presidential assent lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 4

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1. The privileges of Parliament and its members are codified in the Constitution and cannot be modified by ordinary legislation.
2. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation, even if it is yet to be passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Parliamentary Device)List-II (Feature/Purpose)
A. Question Hour1. Informal device not mentioned in Rules of Procedure
B. Zero Hour2. Seeks an authoritative statement from a minister
C. Calling Attention Motion
3. Members may ask starred or unstarred questions
D. Adjournment Motion4. Seeks to censure the government and requires support of 50 members
Options:

AA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

BA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

CA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

DA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

Question No. 6

With reference to parliamentary motions in India, consider the following statements:
1.A No-Confidence Motion can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only with the support of at least 50 members.
2.If the Motion of Thanks is not passed in the House, it amounts to the defeat of the government.
3.A Censure Motion, if passed, leads to the compulsory resignation of the Council of Ministers.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 7

With reference to Public Bills and Private Bills in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1.A Public Bill is introduced by a minister and reflects the policies of the ruling government.
2.A Private Bill, if rejected, may lead to the resignation of the government.
3.The introduction of a Private Bill requires a longer notice period than a Public Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?

AOnly one

BOnly two

CAll three

DNone

Question No. 8

Consider the following:
Statement I: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament when the Speaker of Lok Sabha is absent.
Statement II: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is not a member of either House of Parliament.
Which one of the following is correct?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

CStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

DBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill and must return it to the Lok Sabha within 14 days.
Statement II: The Constitution grants the Speaker of the Lok Sabha the authority to certify a Bill as a Money Bill, and this decision is final.
Which one of the following is correct?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding Financial Bills in the Indian Parliament:
1.All financial bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and require the President’s recommendation.
2.Unlike a Money Bill, a Financial Bill can be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha, and a joint sitting can be summoned in case of deadlock.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOnly one

BBoth

CNone

DOnly two