Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#146] The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between :
Correct Answer

(D) The Legislative and Executive Organs.

Explanation

Solution: The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between the Legislative and Executive Organs.

[#147] The constitution of India deals with the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, power of the parliament under:
Correct Answer

(A) Article 79 to 122 in Part V

Explanation

Solution: The constitution of India deals with the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, power of the parliament under Article 79 to 122 in Part V. Article 79 of the Indian constitution says that India will have a parliament for making laws to run the democratic set up of the country. Article 79 to 122 in part V of the constitution of India deal with the organization, privileges, and powers and so on of the parliament.

[#148] The last session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected is called :
Correct Answer

(C) Lame Duck Session.

Explanation

Solution: A lame duck session is conducted after election of new members but before they are installed. Hence, in such a session participants vote for the last time as elected officials because of their failure to get re-elected or because they are retiring voluntarily. In the US, it is a term for a person or legislature that continues to hold office after losing an election. The practice in the US of holding presidential elections in November with the winner taking office only in January means that often there are lame duck Presidents.

[#149] The main duty of the Speaker Pro-tem 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.

[#150] Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 388

Explanation

Solution: India adopted its constitution on 26th Nov, 1949. Preamble along with some articles was enacted on this day only. These articles are Art. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 392, and 393.