The Union Legislature Questions and answers

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51). The members of the Rajya Sabha :
A). elected indirectly
B). mostly nominated
C). elected directly as well indirectly
D). elected by the members of the Legislative assemblies and legislative councils
of the States
52). The two houses of Parliament enjoy co equal power in all spheres except
I. financial matters
II. responsibility of the Council of Ministers
III. Amendment procedure
IV. Election of President

A). III and IV
B). II, III and IV
C). I, II and III
D). I and II
53). At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed :
A). by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses
B). by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses
C). by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present
and voting
D). by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses
present and voting
54). The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include :
A). freedom of arrest in all cases
B). freedom of attendance as witness while Parliament is in session
C). unlimited freedom of speech
D). all the above
55). I. Unsoundness of mind
II. Corrupt or illegal practice
III. Crime
IV. Non-residence

A). I, III and IV
B). I, II and III
C). II, III and IV
D). I, II, III and IV


56). Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People?
A). Marshal of the House
B). Prime Minister
C). Speaker
D). Chief Secretary Staff
57). The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution :
A). passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present
B). passed by a absolute majority of the total members of house
C). moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha
D). None of the above
58). If a member f Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign country :
A). he will be penalised
B). he will continue to be a member of Parliament
C). he will be disqualified from membership
D). he will have a choice of renouncing either
59). Which of the following is not true?
A). A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament
B). There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many
legislatures as he likes
C). A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold on office of profit under the Government
D). The population of a state is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats
in the Rajya Sabha
60). Who among the following fixes the salaries and allowances of the Speaker
of Lok Sabha ?

A). President
B). Council of Ministers
C). Cabinet
D). Parliament
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