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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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