Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#896] Which of the following motion is related to Union Budget-
Correct Answer
(C) Cut motion
Explanation
Solution: Cut motion is a part of budgetary process which can only be introduced in Lok Sabha. It can be moved when the introducer is in disagreement with demand for grant. If a cut motion is adopted by Parliament and the Government does not have the numbers, it is obligated to resign as per rule Lok Sabha.
[#897] A motion that seeks to reduce the amount of demand presented by government to Rs. 1/- is known as-
Correct Answer
(A) Disapproval of policy cut
Explanation
Solution: Cut motion is classified into 3 categories:- Policy cut, Economy cut and Token cut. Policy cut represents the disapproval of policy underlying demand and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand to Rs.1/- . Whereas Economy cut represents the grievance not against the policy but against the demand for grant and it seeks to reduce the amount of demand by a specific amount. Token cut is introduced to ventilate a specific grievance within the sphere of responsibiliy of Goverment and it is expressed by asking for reducing the amount of demand by Rs.100
[#898] Howmany times, a Non-money bill is discussed in every house of the parliament-
Correct Answer
(B) Three
Explanation
Solution: Each house has laid down a procedure for the passage of a non-money bill. According to the procedure, a bill has to pass through three stages commonly known as Readings. In the first Reading the bill is introduced and in second Reading bill is discussed clause by clause. In the third Reading general discussion takes place and if required, the bill is put to vote.
[#899] The largest committee of Parliament of India is-
Correct Answer
(B) Estimates Committee
Explanation
Solution: Estimates Committee is equally important as Public Accounts Committee as far as financial control of Parliament over executive is concerned. Its main function is to help in budget planning. It consists of 30 members, all from Lok Sabha. Public Accounts Committee and Committee on Pubile Undertakings consist of 22 members each. Whereas Joint Parliamentary Committee is an Ad-hoc Committee which ds formed for a specific task and its number of members from task to task.
[#900] The first General Election in India and first Amendment to the Constitution was held in-
Correct Answer
(C) 1951
Explanation
Solution: First General Election in India and first Constitutional Amendment, both were held in 1951. First amendment to the constitution added Ninth Schedule in the constitution.