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Q1
Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

a) Public Accounts Committee

b) Committee on Public Undertakings

c) Estimates Committee

d) Business Advisory Committee

Q2
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Committee on Public Undertakings?

1. The chairman of this committee is appointed from the Lok Sabha only.

2. It examines the matters of major government policy or commercial functions of the public undertakings.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q3
Which of the following are objectives behind the constitution of the Parliamentary forums?

1. To provide a platform to the common people to have interactions with the ministers concerned.

2. To provide a platform to the members to have interactions with the ministers concerned.

3. To prepare a data-base through collection of data on critical issues from ministries and other stakeholders.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Q4
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

2. No-confidence motion can be passed in either house of the Parliament.

3. The Rajya Sabha has no power to make recommendations on a Money Bill.

4. The Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the Vice-President.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 4 only

Q5
Consider the following statements:

1. During any period when the Vice-President discharges the functions of the President, he also has to perform the duties of chairmen of Rajya Sabha.

2. The position of 'Leaders of Opposition' in both the Houses of the Parliament has a constitutional mandate.

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

Q6
Regarding the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution lays down no procedure to declare the election void, if a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament.

2. Anything said by a member and any vote cast by members cannot be questioned in the court.

3. If a disqualified candidate is elected, the high court can declare an election void.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q7
Consider the following statements:

1. The composition, tenure and functions of the Parliamentary Committees are dealt by the rules of the both Houses of the Parliament.

2. The parliamentary committees work under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman.

3. The consultative committees are examples of Parliamentary Committees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q8
With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under:

a) Privilege Motion

b) Substantive Motion

c) Substitute Motion

d) Censure Motion

Q1.
Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

a) Public Accounts Committee

b) Committee on Public Undertakings

c) Estimates Committee

d) Business Advisory Committee

Solution : c)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

The Estimates Committee is termed as described as a ‘continuous economy committee’.The function of the committee is to examine the estimates included in the budget and suggest ‘economies’ in public expenditure.At present, it has 30 members. All the thirty members are from Lok Sabha only. The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee. These members are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its own members, according to the principles of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. Thus, all parties get due representation in it. The term of office is one year.

A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee. The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members and he is invariably from the ruling party.

Q2.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Committee on Public Undertakings?

1. The chairman of this committee is appointed from the Lok Sabha only.

2. It examines the matters of major government policy or commercial functions of the public undertakings.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution : a)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is correct. The Committee on Public Undertakings was created in 1964 on the recommendation of the Krishna Menon Committee. At present, it has 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 members from the Rajya Sabha. The members of this committee are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its own members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its members who are drawn from the Lok Sabha only. Thus, the members of the committee who are from the Rajya Sabha cannot be appointed as the chairman.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Committee on Public Undertakings does not examine and investigate any of the following:

(i) Matters of major government policy as distinct from business or commercial functions of the public undertakings

(ii) Matters of day-to-day administration

(iii) Matters for the consideration of which machinery is established by any special statute under which a particular public undertaking is established

(a) It cannot take up the examination of more than ten to twelve public undertakings in a year.

(b) Its work is in the nature of a post-mortem.

(c) It does not look into technical matters as its members are not technical experts.

(d) Its recommendations are advisory and not binding on the ministries.

Source) Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; chapter 23

Q3.
Which of the following are objectives behind the constitution of the Parliamentary forums?

1. To provide a platform to the common people to have interactions with the ministers concerned.

2. To provide a platform to the members to have interactions with the ministers concerned.

3. To prepare a data-base through collection of data on critical issues from ministries and other stakeholders.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Solution : a)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

The objectives behind the constitution of the Parliamentary forums are:

To provide a platform to the members to have interactions with the ministers concerned, experts and key officials from the nodal ministries with a view to have a focused and meaningful discussion on critical issues with a result-oriented approach for speeding up the implementation process;

(ii) To sensitise members about the key areas of concern and also about the ground level situation and equip them with the latest information, knowledge, technical know-how and valuable inputs from experts both from the country and abroad for enabling them to raise these issues effectively on the Floor of the House and in the meetings of the Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs); and

(iii) To prepare a data-base through collection of data on critical issues from ministries concerned, reliable NGOs, newspapers, United Nations, Internet, etc. and circulation thereof to the members so that they can meaningfully participate in the discussions of the forums and seek clarifications from experts or officials from the Ministry present in the meetings.

Q4.
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

2. No-confidence motion can be passed in either house of the Parliament.

3. The Rajya Sabha has no power to make recommendations on a Money Bill.

4. The Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the Vice-President.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 4 only

Solution : c)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Rajya Sabha can discuss the Annual Financial Statement or the Budget.

Statement 2 is incorrect. No-confidence motion can be moved only in Lok Sabha (or state assembly as the case may be). It is not allowed in Rajya Sabha (or state legislative council).

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Rajya Sabha has the power to make recommendations on a Money Bill. But such recommendations are not binding on the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha cannot amend or Reject a Money Bill. It should return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, either with recommendations or without recommendations.

Statement 4 is correct. The Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (i.e., a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. But, no such resolution can be moved unless at least 14 days’ advance notice has been given.

Source) Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; Chapter 22

Q5.
Consider the following statements:

1. During any period when the Vice-President discharges the functions of the President, he also has to perform the duties of chairmen of Rajya Sabha.

2. The position of 'Leaders of Opposition' in both the Houses of the Parliament has a constitutional mandate.

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

Solution : d)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statement 2 is incorrect. The vice-president of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he does not perform the duties of the office of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The position of 'Leaders of Opposition' in both the Houses of the Parliament does not have a constitutional mandate. However, the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were accorded statutory recognition in 1977. They are also entitled to the salary, allowances and other facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. It was in 1969 that an official leader of the opposition was recognised for the first time.

Source) Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; Chapter 22

Q6.
Regarding the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution lays down no procedure to declare the election void, if a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament.

2. Anything said by a member and any vote cast by members cannot be questioned in the court.

3. If a disqualified candidate is elected, the high court can declare an election void.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution : d)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

All the statements are correct. If a disqualified person is elected to the Parliament, the Constitution lays down no procedure to declare the election void. This matter is dealt with by the Representation of the People Act (1951), which enables the high court to declare an election void if a disqualified candidate is elected. The aggrieved party can appeal to the Supreme Court against the order of the high court in this regard.

As per article 105 and 106, an MP has freedom of speech in parliament. Anything said by a member and any vote cast by members cannot be questioned in court. Hence, the correct answer D.

Source) Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; Chapter 22

Q7.
Consider the following statements:

1. The composition, tenure and functions of the Parliamentary Committees are dealt by the rules of the both Houses of the Parliament.

2. The parliamentary committees work under the direction of the Speaker/Chairman.

3. The consultative committees are examples of Parliamentary Committees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution : b)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Constitution of India makes a mention of these committees at different places, but without making any specific provisions regarding their composition, tenure, functions, etc. All these matters are dealt by the rules of two Houses. Accordingly, a parliamentary committee means a committee that:

1. Is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker /Chairman

2. Works under the direction of the Speaker / Chairman

3. Presents its report to the House or to the Speaker / Chairman

4. Has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha

Statement 3 is incorrect. The consultative committees, which also consist of members of Parliament, are not parliamentary committees as they do not fulfill above four conditions.

Source) Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth; Chapter 23

Q8.
With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under:

a) Privilege Motion

b) Substantive Motion

c) Substitute Motion

d) Censure Motion

Solution : b)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

A substantive motion is a self-contained independent proposal submitted for the approval of the House and drafted in such a way as to be capable of expressing a decision of the House, e.g., all resolutions are substantive motions. Thus, important matter like the impeachment of the President or removal of the Chief Election Commissioner is can be discussed under this motion and pass a resolution to that effect.

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Q1Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

a) Public Accounts Committee

b) Committee on Public Undertakings

c) Estimates Committee

d) Business Advisory Committee

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 4 only

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q8With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under:

a) Privilege Motion

b) Substantive Motion

c) Substitute Motion

d) Censure Motion

Q1. Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

a) Public Accounts Committee

b) Committee on Public Undertakings

c) Estimates Committee

d) Business Advisory Committee

Solution : c)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution : a)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Solution : a)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 4 only

Solution : c)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution : d)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution : d)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

a) 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution : b)

Unattempted. Explanation :-

Q8. With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under:

a) Privilege Motion

Q1
Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

Q8
With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under:

Q1.
Which one of the following Parliamentary Committee is often described as 'continuous economy committee'?

Q8.
With reference to Indian Parliament, the matters like the impeachment of the President and removal of Chief election Commissioner can be discussed under: