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101. Consider the following statements: The Chairman and the Deputy Chair

Consider the following statements:

The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India (Article 64), who is *not* a member of the Rajya Sabha. However, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected from amongst the *members* of the Rajya Sabha (Article 89). Thus, the Deputy Chairman *is* a member of the House. Statement 2 is correct. In the election of the President, only elected members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories vote (Article 54). Nominated members do not vote. However, in the election of the Vice-President, the Electoral College consists of members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), which includes both elected and nominated members (Article 66).

The Vice-President, while not a member of the Rajya Sabha, can participate in its proceedings (except voting, unless there is a tie). The Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman in case of absence or when the Vice-President acts as President. The different electoral colleges for President and Vice-President are specified in the Constitution.

102. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for imp

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

[amp_mcq option1=”with the consent of all the States” option2=”with the consent of the majority of States” option3=”with the consent of the States concerned” option4=”without the consent of any State” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) without the consent of any State.

Article 253 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country or countries or any decision made at any international conference, association or other body. This power is independent of the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, and Parliament can legislate on State List subjects if necessary to implement international obligations, without requiring the consent of the concerned States.

This provision ensures that India can fulfill its international commitments effectively and speaks to the supremacy of the Union Parliament in matters concerning international relations and their implementation domestically. This article is located in Part XI of the Constitution, which deals with relations between the Union and the States.

103. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

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If a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

Under Article 109 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills. It cannot amend a Money Bill itself but can only make recommendations within a period of fourteen days. The Lok Sabha is not bound by these recommendations.

If the Lok Sabha accepts any recommendations, the Bill is deemed passed by both houses with those amendments. If the Lok Sabha rejects all recommendations, the Bill is deemed passed by both houses in the form in which it was passed by the Lok Sabha. This highlights the Lok Sabha’s primacy in financial matters. There is no provision for a joint sitting for Money Bills because the Lok Sabha’s decision is final.

104. Who among the following was the first pro-tem Speaker to be unanimousl

Who among the following was the first pro-tem Speaker to be unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Rabi Ray” option2=”Hiren Mukherjee” option3=”Somnath Chatterjee” option4=”P.A. Sangma” correct=”option4″]

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P.A. Sangma holds the distinction of being the first pro-tem Speaker to be unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. He was appointed pro-tem Speaker in 1996 and subsequently elected as the Speaker of the 11th Lok Sabha on May 25, 1996.

The pro-tem Speaker’s role is temporary, usually limited to administering the oath to new members and presiding over the election of the Speaker. A pro-tem Speaker can be elected as the regular Speaker. P.A. Sangma’s unanimous election was a notable event.

Rabi Ray was elected Speaker in 1989. Somnath Chatterjee was elected Speaker in 2004. Neither served as pro-tem Speaker immediately prior to their election as Speaker. Hiren Mukherjee was a prominent parliamentarian but did not serve as Speaker.

105. Who among the following fixes the date of election of the Speaker of t

Who among the following fixes the date of election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

[amp_mcq option1=”The President of India” option2=”The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs” option3=”The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha” option4=”The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) The President of India.

According to Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of a Speaker that takes place subsequent to a vacancy in the office is held on such date as the President may fix. While the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha is presided over by a Speaker pro-tem appointed by the President, the date for the election of the regular Speaker in a new Lok Sabha is also ultimately fixed by the President. The Secretary-General then informs the members of this date.

The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs plays a role in coordinating the government’s legislative business, but does not fix the date for the Speaker’s election. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha communicates the date but does not fix it. The Deputy Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of the Speaker, but is elected *after* the Speaker and does not fix the date for the Speaker’s election.

106. Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabh

Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabha is/are correct ?

1. The election of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is conducted by the Election Commission of India
2. The Speaker on assuming his office is not required to make and subscribe oath or affirmation
3. The Speaker does not exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”2 only” option2=”1 and 3″ option3=”1 only” option4=”2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is incorrect; the election of the Speaker is conducted by the members of the Lok Sabha themselves, not the Election Commission. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Speaker exercises a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes to resolve a deadlock. Statement 2 is correct; the Speaker makes the oath or affirmation as a Member of Parliament (before the pro-tem speaker) but is not required to make a separate oath or affirmation specifically for the office of Speaker.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the House, does not take a separate oath for the office of Speaker, and holds a casting vote in case of a tie.

The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. The Speaker presides over the sittings of the Lok Sabha and maintains order. The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, after giving 14 days’ advance notice.

107. A member giving notice of a resolution for removal of Speaker, Lok Sab

A member giving notice of a resolution for removal of Speaker, Lok Sabha should be addressed to the

[amp_mcq option1=”Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha” option2=”Secretary General, Lok Sabha” option3=”Prime Minister” option4=”President” correct=”option2″]

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A member giving notice of a resolution for the removal of the Speaker, Lok Sabha, should address it to the Secretary General, Lok Sabha. The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat and is responsible for receiving and processing official notices and parliamentary business.

Official notices and procedural matters in the Lok Sabha, including notice for removal of the Speaker, are channelled through the Secretary General’s office.

According to Article 94(c) of the Constitution and relevant rules of procedure, a resolution for the removal of the Speaker can be moved only after giving at least 14 days’ advance notice. This notice is submitted to the Secretary General.

108. With regard to Panel of Chairperson, Lok Sabha, which of the following

With regard to Panel of Chairperson, Lok Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1. Panel of Chairperson is drawn from the ruling party only
2. Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by Speaker, Lok Sabha
3. Panel of Chairperson consists of 10 members and one of them presides over the House when both Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not there

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 3″ option2=”2 and 3″ option3=”3 only” option4=”2 only” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is (C) 3 only.

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Panel of Chairpersons is drawn from different parties, not just the ruling party, to ensure representation and impartiality in presiding over the House.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Panel of Chairpersons is nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. While the Speaker may consult with various parties, the formal nomination is made by the Speaker, not by the parties themselves.
Statement 3 is correct: The Panel of Chairpersons consists of members, usually around 10. Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. When a member from the Panel presides, they have the same powers as the Speaker.

Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha deals with the Panel of Chairpersons. It specifies that the Speaker shall nominate from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten chairpersons, any one of whom may preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

109. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/D

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha ?

1. On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker cease to be members of the House.
2. Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker vacate their office on dissolution of the Lok Sabha
3. Only Deputy Speaker vacates his office and Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after dissolution

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1, 2 and 3″ option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 and 3 only” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is (A) 1 only.

Statement 1 is correct: On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker cease to be members of the House, as their membership is tied to the existence of that specific Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Only the Deputy Speaker vacates his office on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the dissolution (Article 94 of the Constitution).
Statement 3 is incorrect: It correctly states that the Speaker does not vacate his office immediately, but it incorrectly states that *only* the Deputy Speaker vacates his office. While the Deputy Speaker’s *office* might technically continue until a new Deputy Speaker is elected by the new House, their *membership* of the dissolved House ceases, and consequently, they cannot perform the duties of the Deputy Speaker. The key distinction is that the Speaker remains in office until the next House meets, ensuring continuity, while the Deputy Speaker does not have this specific constitutional provision for continuity.

Article 94(c) of the Constitution of India states that the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution. There is no such provision for the Deputy Speaker in Article 94. Therefore, the Deputy Speaker’s term as a member of the House ends with dissolution, and consequently, their role as Deputy Speaker also effectively ends, although the office itself might be considered vacant rather than ‘held over’. Statement 1 is fundamentally correct because dissolution ends their term as MPs. Statement 3 highlights the continuity provision for the Speaker, which is correct, but frames it incorrectly in comparison to the Deputy Speaker in the context of vacating the *office* upon dissolution.

110. Which one of the following is NOT a correct feature of a Money Bill ?

Which one of the following is NOT a correct feature of a Money Bill ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha” option2=”A Deputy Speaker can also certify a Money Bill in case of office of Speaker falling vacant” option3=”A Speaker’s authority is final as to whether a bill is Money Bill or not” option4=”It can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses” correct=”option4″]

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Statement D is incorrect. A Money Bill cannot be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses of Parliament. The Constitution provides a special procedure for Money Bills, where the Lok Sabha has overriding powers and the Rajya Sabha has limited scope for amendment (it can only suggest amendments, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject). There is no provision for a joint sitting or joint committee for Money Bills.

Money Bills are defined in Article 110 of the Constitution. They can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha (Article 110(1)). The Speaker of the Lok Sabha certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill, and this decision is final (Article 110(3)). If the office of the Speaker is vacant, the Deputy Speaker performs this duty (Article 95(1)). The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days with or without recommendations; if not returned, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

A joint sitting of Parliament (under Article 108) is convened by the President to resolve deadlocks between the two Houses on ordinary bills, but this mechanism is not applicable to Money Bills or Constitution Amendment Bills. The limited role of the Rajya Sabha in passing Money Bills reflects the principle that the House of the People (Lok Sabha), which is directly elected by the voters, has primary control over financial matters.