Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#866] If the Speaker, of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does he resign-
Correct Answer

(B) Deputy Speaker

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions under Article-94(b), Speaker of Lok Sabha may at any time, by writing a letter addressing to Deputy Speaker, can resign from his/her office. Similarly, Deputy Speaker can also resign by writing a letter addressing to the the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

[#867] A Member of Parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for-
Correct Answer

(B) 60 days

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions under Articlel-101(4), if a member of either house of Parliament without permission of the house, remains absent from all meetings for a period of sixty days, he/she can be suspended from the house or house may declare his seat vacant.

[#868] The function of Protem Speaker is to-
Correct Answer

(C) Swearing in members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected

Explanation

Solution: As soon as the new Lok Sabha is constituted, the President of India from among the newly elected members, appoints the seniormost (seniority in terms of membership of Parliament) member as the Protem Speaker. His functions include administering oath to the Lok Sabha members and presiding over the election of a new Speaker. With the election of Speaker, Protem Speaker ceases to be the presiding officer.

[#869] Bicameral Legislature means-
Correct Answer

(B) Lower and Upper Chamber

Explanation

Solution: Bicameral legislature is a legislature with two houses or chambers. One is called Lower house and second as Upper house of legislature. Indian Parliament is a bicameral legislature consisting of Lower house and Upper house i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively.

[#870] How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected. by the Assembly?
Correct Answer

(B) 1/3 of the members

Explanation

Solution: Article-171 provides for composition of Legislative Council in states. According to it, 1/3rd members are elected by members of concerned Legislative Assembly, whereas,1/3rd members will be elected by members of local bodies. Among remaining members, 1/6th are nominated by Governor, 1/12th are elected by graduates of state and 1/12th will be elected by teachers within the state.