Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#946] The main duty of the Speaker Protem of Lok Sabha is :
Correct Answer

(B) To administer oath to the new members

Explanation

Solution: Pro-tem speaker is mainly an operating and temporary speaker. To conduct the works in the centre or in state legislatives, pro-tem speaker is appointed for a limited time period. Generally in such a condition when the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies have been elected, but the vote for the speaker and deputy speaker has not taken place, the pro-tem speaker is chosen. Pro-tem speaker is chosen with the agreement of the members of the Lok Sabha and legislative assembly, so that he can carry on the activities till the permanent speaker is not chosen.

[#947] Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 164

Explanation

Solution: Article 164 : The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

[#948] The highest law officer in India is:
Correct Answer

(C) Attorney General

Explanation

Solution: Highest Law officer of India is Attorney General and Highest Law officer of a State in India is Advocate General.

[#949] Who among the following is a part of political executive?
Correct Answer

(C) Finance Minister

Explanation

Solution: Only Finance Minister is a political executive, others are executives or bureaucrats.

[#950] The initial tenure of member of Lok Sabha was 5 years, it was changed by 42nd amendment to-
Correct Answer

(C) 6 years

Explanation

Solution: Original constitution, under Article-83 envisaged normal tenure of Lok Sabha to be 5 years. But, it was extended to 6 years by 42nd amendment act. 44th amendment act again fixed the original normal tenure of five years.