DAY – 24: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
29 June 2015
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Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
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Question 1 of 13
1. Question
With reference to the United States’ legislature, consider the following statements:
- In USA, the President is also an integral part of its legislature
- In US Congress, the Senate is considered to be the most powerful body compared to the other House
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
Though the Senate has less numbers, it is widely considered as more powerful.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/aboutsenate.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate
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Solution: b)
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Though the Senate has less numbers, it is widely considered as more powerful.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/aboutsenate.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate
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Question 2 of 13
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The President can prorogue Lok Sabha when it is in session
- The prorogation brings to an end all pending bills in Lok Sabha
- When Lok Sabha is dissolved, if a bill is pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha, it doesn’t lapse
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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Solution: a)
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Question 3 of 13
3. Question
With reference to the Westminster Model of government, consider the following statements:
- The term ‘Westminster System’ comes from the Palace of Westminster, the seat of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
- India’s democratic political system is also known as the Westminster model of government
- In the Westminster Model, the head of the state is a ceremonial figurehead who is the theoretical, nominal or de jure source of executive power within the system
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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Question 4 of 13
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In India the President is an integral part of the Parliament because a bill passed by both the Houses of Parliament cannot become law without his/her assent
- The President of India can prorogue and dissolve the Parliament
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
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He can only dissolve Lok Sabha, not the Parliament. However, he can prorogue both the houses.
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Solution: a)
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He can only dissolve Lok Sabha, not the Parliament. However, he can prorogue both the houses.
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Question 5 of 13
5. Question
With reference to Rajya Sabha membership, consider the following statements:
- There is one member represented in Rajya Sabha each from Lakshadweep, Andman and Nicobar, and Chandigarh
- The number of members in Rajya Sabha is limited to 250 by convention as it is not specified in the Constitution
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
Smaller Union Territories which do not have legislatures do not have representation in Rajya Sabha. Hence, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli do not send any representatives to Rajya Sabha.
Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
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Solution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
Smaller Union Territories which do not have legislatures do not have representation in Rajya Sabha. Hence, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli do not send any representatives to Rajya Sabha.
Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
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Question 6 of 13
6. Question
With reference to Anglo-Indians in India, which of the following statements is correct?
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Solution: d)
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In third statement, it is from ‘European’ descent, no ‘British’ alone.
http://indiankanoon.org/doc/294137/
Trivia:
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Solution: d)
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In third statement, it is from ‘European’ descent, no ‘British’ alone.
http://indiankanoon.org/doc/294137/
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Question 7 of 13
7. Question
With reference to the delimitation commission and delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in India, consider the following statements
- The next delimitation of parliamentary constituencies will be conducted on the basis of 2011 census and the process will be over by 2020
- As far as possible, every State gets representation in the Lok Sabha in proportion to its population as per census figures
- The Delimitation Commission is a constitutional body
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
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Solution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census figures under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002. Notwithstanding the above, the Constitution of India was specifically amended in 2002 not to have delimitation of constituencies till the first census after 2026. Thus, the present Constituencies carved out on the basis of 2001 census shall continue to be in operation till the first census after 2026.
Delimitation is carried out by a Delimitation Commission, a statutory body set up by the Parliament.
Very important article:
http://www.india-seminar.com/2008/586/586_seminarist.htm
http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/delimitation_faq.aspx
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Solution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 22, Parliament
The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census figures under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002. Notwithstanding the above, the Constitution of India was specifically amended in 2002 not to have delimitation of constituencies till the first census after 2026. Thus, the present Constituencies carved out on the basis of 2001 census shall continue to be in operation till the first census after 2026.
Delimitation is carried out by a Delimitation Commission, a statutory body set up by the Parliament.
Very important article:
http://www.india-seminar.com/2008/586/586_seminarist.htm
http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/delimitation_faq.aspx
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Question 8 of 13
8. Question
The Indian Constitution has adopted which of the following system of representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha?
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Solution: c)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representation_(politics)
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Solution: c)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representation_(politics)
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Question 9 of 13
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A member belonging to scheduled caste can contest in Lok Sabha elections both from reserved as well as general constituency
- Originally, the reservation for SCs and STs in Parliament was to operate only till 1960
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 10 of 13
10. Question
The 84th Amendment to the Indian Constitution is mainly related to which of the following aspects of Indian polity?
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 11 of 13
11. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A serving member of Lok Sabha is a director of Infosys company
- A serving member of Lok Sabha was once dismissed by government on charges of corruption as a government servant
- A serving member of Lok Sabha was once punished for practicing untouchability
Which of the above members is/are eligible for disqualification as per the provisions of Representation of People Act, 1951?
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 12 of 13
12. Question
On the question whether a member of parliament is subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in either the Constitution or in Representation of People’s Act (1951) , whose decision would be final?
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Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 13 of 13
13. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The first hour of every parliamentary sitting in the Indian Parliament is slotted for Zero Hour discussions
- A starred question asked during the Question Hour in parliament requires a written answer
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
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Solution: d)
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