Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#671] Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the constitution?
Correct Answer

(A) Preamble

Explanation

Solution: Values of Indian democracy can beseen in Preamble of constitution. It is a brief introductory statement of constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. It is based on Objective Resolution moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru in constituent assembly which set out main objectives which were intended to achieve by constituent assembly while formation of constitution.

[#672] Vice-President is-
Correct Answer

(D) Not a member of any house

Explanation

Solution: Article-66(2) of Constitution prohibits Vice-President from being a member of either house of Parliament or of State Legislature. But he or she shall be qualified for election as a member of Council of States to become Vice-Presidernt as provided under Article-66(3).

[#673] By which bill, Government presents a proposal for annual revenue collection?
Correct Answer

(B) Finance bill

Explanation

Solution: Finance bill includes taxation proposals for annual revenue collection. It is introduced in Lok Sabha every year with the general Budget. The passing of finance bill legalizes the income side of budget.

[#674] Who generally presents the Finance Budget in Indian Parliament?
Correct Answer

(C) Finance Minister

Explanation

Solution: Finance Budget is generally presented in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister. It is a statement of estimated receipts and Expenditure of the financial year i.e. 1st April to 31st March.

[#675] Which of the followings are the financial committees of Parliament in India- 1.Public Accounts Committee 2.Estimates Committee 3.Committee on Public Undertakings
Correct Answer

(D) 1,2 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Financial committees play a very important role as the watch dogs of Parliament. They help Parliament in ensuring financial control over executive. Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee and Committee on Public Undertakings, all are financial committees of Parliament which helps Parliament in functions like auditing of expenditure by Government, budget planning and execution of policies.