UPSC Level 2 polity Pre Quiz #16

Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
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#1. Consider the following statements regarding estimates committee : 1. It is a parliamentary committee consisting of 22 members. 2. The chairman of the committee is elected by the speaker from amongst its members. Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below:

None

2 only

1 and 2

1 only

#2. Consider the following statements : 1. The Governor can reserve a money bill for the consideration of the President. 2. The Governor can be removed by a resolution passed by the two-thirds majority of the state legislative assembly. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

None

#3. Consider the following statements: 1. A member ceases to belong to any political party after he/ she is elected to the post of speaker in the Lok Sabha 2. He/ she ranks higher than all cabinet ministers other than the Prime Minister. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

None

#4. Which of the following constitution bills require special majority and ratifcation by one-half of the states? 1. The election of the President. 2. The changes in administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. 3. The extent of the executive power of the union and the states.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#5. A bill deemed to be a money bill, if it relates to matters only of : 1. The withdrawal of money from the consolidated fund of India 2. The withdrawal of money from the contingency fund of India 3. The withdrawal of money from the public account of India 4. The imposition, abolition or alteration of any tax

1, 2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

#6. Which of the following power(s) is/are enjoyed by the state legislature? 1. It takes part in the election of the President. 2. It considers the report of the State Public Service Commission

1 only

2 only

1 and 2

None

#7. President of India can declare a national emergency on the grounds of – 1. War 2. External aggression 3. Natural disaster 4. Armed rebellion 5. Imminent danger Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 3, 4 and 5

1, 2, 4 and 5

1, 2, 3 and 5

#8. Consider the following statements regarding a constitutional amendment bill: 1. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha2. A bill regarding establishment of a new state should be passed in accordance with article 368. 3. A private member can also initiate such bills. 4. The President cannot call for a joint sitting of two houses to pass such bills. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

3 and 4 only

#9. Who cannot participate in the election of the president? 1. Nominated members of both the houses. 2. Nominated members of the legislative assembly. 3. Nominated and elected members of state legislative council. 4. Nominated members of the legislative assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2, 3, and 4

1, 3, and 4

1, 2, and 3

None

#10. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are not correct?

A person who is not a member of either house of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister.

Aperson must prove his/ her majority in the Lok Sabha before he/ she is appointed as the Prime Minister.

He/ she must be a member of any of the two houses of Parliament

Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President.

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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.