Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#891] Building of the Parliament of India is called-
Correct Answer

(A) Sansad Bhavan

Explanation

Solution: Building of Parliament is called as "Sansad Bhavan". It is a circular building designed by British architects Sir Edward Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912-1913.

[#892] In which house, the chairman of that house is not a member of house-
Correct Answer

(B) Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Solution: Chairman of Rajya Sabha is not a member of the house. Where as Chairman or presiding officers of Lok Sabha, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are elected by the respective houses from among the members.

[#893] Which of the following is not related to Parliament-
Correct Answer

(D) Suspension

Explanation

Solution: Closure, Adjournment and Censure, all are types of motion in Parliament which are introduced to achieve the functions of the house. Closure motion is moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. Adjournment motion is moved to draw attention of house on matter of public mportance. Whereas censure motion is introduced to seek disapproval of policy of Government. There is no such motion like suspension the Parliament.

[#894] The committee which Examines the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India, is-
Correct Answer

(C) Public Accounts Committee

Explanation

Solution: Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits all accounts of Government of India and submits a report in this regard to the President, who causes the report to be tabelled in Parliament. This report is then referred to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which after examining the report, prepares another report. The report prepared by PAC is again placed before Parliament for discussion.

[#895] Answer the name of two temporary houses of parliamentary structure of India-
Correct Answer

(D) Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly

Explanation

Solution: Constitution has provided for Bicameral set-up(two houses) at both state and central level. At central level there are two houses known as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is a temporary house which normally dissolves after every five year. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha is a permanent house which can never be dissolved. A similar set up has been provided at State level where State Legislative Assembly is a temporary house and State Legislative Council is a permanent house.