Welcome to your pyqpolityquiz12
1.
Consider the following statements: [2013]
I. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
II. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is [2012]
3.
Consider the following statements: [2012]
I. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
II. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
III. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: [2012]
I. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
II. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
III. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
5.
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’? [2012]
I. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking
II. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
III. Increasing the government spending on public health
IV. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
6.
In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? [2012]
I. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
II. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
III. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to frame charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
IV. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7.
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment [2012]
8.
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of [2012]
I. Ordinary Legislation
II. Money Bill
III. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
9.
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha ? [2011]
10.
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from [2011]
