Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#771] Which bill cannot originate in Rajya Sabha ?
Correct Answer

(D) Money Bill

Explanation

Solution: As mentioned under Article-109(1), a money bill can not be introduced in Rajya Sabha. It can only be introduced Lok Sabha with prior recommendation of President.

[#772] Who is the custodian of Consolidated Fund of India-
Correct Answer

(C) Legislature

Explanation

Solution: As mentioned under Article-266(1), all revenues received by Government of India, all loans raised by that Government by issue of treasury bills and all money received by Government in repayment of loans, together form Consolidated Fund of India. No money can be deposited or withdrawn from this fund without prior approval of Parliament. That is why Parliament which is Union legislature in India, is called custodian of Consolidated Fund of India.

[#773] Lok Sabha is the House of the________ Parliament of India-
Correct Answer

(A) Lower

Explanation

Solution: As mentioned under Article-79 Parliement consists of President and two houses that are known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of People (Lok Sabha). Lok Sabha is called as Lower house of Parliament whereas Rajya Sabha is the Upper house of Parliment.

[#774] What is the name of Upper house of Indian Parliament?
Correct Answer

(B) Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Solution: As mentioned under Article-79 Parliement consists of President and two houses that are known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of People (Lok Sabha). Lok Sabha is called as Lower house of Parliament whereas Rajya Sabha is the Upper house of Parliment.

[#775] The salaries and allowances payable to the Members of the Parliament are decided by the-
Correct Answer

(C) Parliament

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions of Article-106, members of either house of Parliament are entitled to receive such salaries and allowances as Parliament may by law determine from time to time.