Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#951] The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?
Correct Answer
(D) 5
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.
[#952] How many times, the tenure of Lok Sabha was increased for 6 years-
Correct Answer
(A) 1
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.
[#953] Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?
Correct Answer
(A) Cange in Fundamental Rights
Explanation
Solution: Other provision which needs special majority in Parliament are as follows. (i) Impeachment of President. (ii) Extent of executive power of Union and State (iii) Alterations in jurisdiction of SC and HC. Any change in demarcation of legislative power between Union an States.
[#954] Parliament conducts sessions each year-
Correct Answer
(C) 3
Explanation
Solution: Parliament of India conducts 3 sessions each year. Every year, it starts with Budget session (February to May) which is followed by Monsoon session (July to September). And at the end of the year, winter session is conducted in the months of November and December. Constitution does make it mandatory to conduct session at gap of not more than 6 months.
[#955] The most important feature of Indian Parliament is-
Correct Answer
(B) It includes the President
Explanation
Solution: Parliament of India is the Union legislature in India which has a bicameral setup and its Upper House i.e. Rajya Sabha can never be dissolved. These features are mostly prevalent in all countries having Union legislature. But the distinctive and most important feature of Unionlegislature in India is the inclusion of President in Parliament. No law in India can be enacted until President assents to it.