Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#636] Parliament includes-
Correct Answer

(A) President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Solution: According to Article-79, there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of President and two houses to be known as House of People and Council of States. Council of States also known as Rajya Sabha is the Upper house of Parliament whereas House of People i.e. Lok Sabha is the Lower house.

[#637] Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer

(C) Vice President of India

Explanation

Solution: According to the provisions under Article-64 and 89(1), Vice President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. In his absence the house is presided by a Deputy Chairman elected by the members of Rajya Sabha from among themselves.

[#638] Who approves a bill as money bill in Lok Sabha-
Correct Answer

(D) Speaker

Explanation

Solution: According to the provisions under Articlel-110(3), Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to approve a bill as money bill. And if there arises any question over the validity of a money bill, the decision of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is final and it cannot be questioned even in the court of law.

[#639] The discussion on any matter of urgent public importance, presented by any member of house is known as-
Correct Answer

(A) Adjoumment motion

Explanation

Solution: Adjournment motion is introduced to draw attention of the house to a specific matter of urgent public importance. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha and needs the support of 50 members to get admitted.

[#640] The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Andhra Pradesh is -
Correct Answer

(D) 25

Explanation

Solution: Andhra Pradesh which was formed as first linguistic state in India, has representation of 25 seats in Lok Sabha. In Rajya Sabha it has representation of 11 seats.