Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#681] Who presides the joint sitting of Parliament-
Correct Answer
(C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation
Solution: In case of a deadlock between the two houses during the passage of certain categories of bills, there is a provision of joint sitting under Article-108 to resolve the deadlock. It can be summoned by the President and it is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
[#682] What is the total number of members for the main opposition party in parliament-
Correct Answer
(D) 1/10 of total members
Explanation
Solution: In order to get the recognition as main opposition party in Parliament, the concerned party must have at least 10% or onetenth of total strength of the house (55 seats in Lok Sabha). Recognition of main opposition party can only be given to a single political party and not to the coalition or alliance. At present, there is no recognised opposition party in Lok Sabha, since no party qulifies the 10% criteria.
[#683] The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure -
Correct Answer
(B) Five years
Explanation
Solution: The tenure of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly is Option B: Five years . Here's the explanation: In India, the normal term for a State Legislative Assembly is five years. This term is in line with the general practice for State Legislative Assemblies across the country. The five-year tenure ensures that elections are held regularly, allowing citizens to choose their representatives. So, the correct tenure for the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly is five years (Option B).
[#684] The money bill can be presented in the state assembly with prior athorization of-
Correct Answer
(A) Governor of the State
Explanation
Solution: Any bill which consists of provisions of taxation, borrowing of money by government or any financial obligation of government, any transaction from consolidated fund of state or contingency fund of state is termed as money bill under state legislature. It can be introduced only in state legislative assembly with prior approval of Governor that state.
[#685] The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature-
Correct Answer
(C) Six months
Explanation
Solution: Any minister of state government can continue to be a minister without being a member of state legislature for maximum of six months. After the expiration of six month he or she will cease to be minister.