Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#261] What is the maximum gap period between two sessions of Parliament-
Correct Answer
(B) 6 months
Explanation
Solution: Time gap between two sessions of Parliament is called recess. There can be recess of maximum of 6 months. In this way, it is necessary to conduct minimum two sessions in a year.
[#262] In Indian parliamentary functioning, "Zero Hour" means-
Correct Answer
(C) Time immediately following question hour
Explanation
Solution: Time immediately following the Question Hour is known as Zero Hour. It starts at 12:00 in noon, that is why it is called "Zero Hour". It is an Indian innovation in the field of Parliamentary practices. During Zero Hour members of Parliament with prior permission of presiding officer can raise matters of public importance even if it is not listed in the day's order paper.
[#263] The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Uttar Pradesh is-
Correct Answer
(D) 31
Explanation
Solution: U.P. has highest number of Parliamentary seats both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. In Rajya Sabha, it has representation of 31 seats whereas in Lok Sabha it has representation is of 80 seats.
[#264] The persons, who can speak in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha being a member of Rajya Sabha, are-
Correct Answer
(D) The Ministers who are members in Rajya Sabha
Explanation
Solution: Under the provisions of Article-88, every Minister of Union and Attorney General of India have the right to speak in both the houses of Parliament. In terms of voting rights in Parliament, a Minister can vote only in the house where he/she is a member and Attorney General does not has the right to vote in either house.
[#265] The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Chandigarh is-
Correct Answer
(A) 1
Explanation
Solution: Union territory of Chandigarh has representation of 1 seat in Lok Sabha. Other political units with representation of 1 seat in Lok Sabha are Dadra and Nager Haveli, Daman and Diu, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram.