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CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Working Of Institutions Quiz 10 - MCQExams.com
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Class 9 Civics
Working Of Institutions
Quiz 10
Consider the following statements:
The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.
The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha?
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VP Singh
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PV Narasimha Rao
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Chandra Shekhar
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Manmohan Singh
Explanation
Dr. Manmohan Singh was one such Prime Minister who could not vote for himself during the "Vote of Confidence" that he was seeking from Lok Sabha. He's the first Prime Minister who did not vote on a trust motion because he was not a member of Lok Sabha.
Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
A motion signed by at least 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman.
The motion is investigated by a Committee of three jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman.
The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three jurists recommends.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
Explanation
The judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament. Removal motion is signed by 100 members in case of Lok Sabha and 50 members in case of Rajya Sabha and is to be given to the speaker/chairman if admitted a three-member committee is constituted by the speaker/ chairman to investigate into the charges. If the committee finds a judge to be guilty the house can take up the consideration of the motion and after the motion is passed by each house of Parliament by special majority the President passes an order removing the judge.
When charge against the President is preferred by either House of Parliament and is being investigated by other House _____________________.
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the President has a right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
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the President has no right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
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the President has a right of representation but he does not have a right of personal hearing
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the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner
Explanation
Impeachment of President means removal of the President from the office for violation of the Constitution. The impeachment process can be initiated by either House of the Parliament. These charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the House that framed the charges and a 14 days notice should be given to the president. After it is passed by two-thirds majority of that house the resolution is sent for investigation to other House, where the President has the right to appear and to be represented at such investigation. (Article 61).He may appear personally or through legal Representative.
The right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact belongs to _____________.
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The President
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High Courts
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The Governor
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All of these
Explanation
Under Article 143 of the Constitution the President is authorized to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the following matters:
1) Any question of law or fact of public importance
2) any dispute arising out of any pre constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, agreement etc
The supreme court may give or refuse to give it's an opinion in the first case whereas it must give its advisory opinion in the second case. The advice so given is not binding on the President.
The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment:
$$1$$. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
$$2$$. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
$$3$$. must be either a nominated or elected member of one of the Houses of Parliament.
$$4$$. must be an elected member of only Lok Sabha.
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$$1$$ only
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$$1$$ and $$3$$
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$$2$$ only
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$$4$$ only
Explanation
The person who is not a member of either house of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister. But within six months he should become the member of either house of Parliament otherwise he ceases to be the Prime Minister. This was held in Supreme Court in 1997.
In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister ______________.
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the Ministry is dissolved
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fresh general elections must take place
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the Cabinet may choose another leader
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the President decides what to do
Explanation
The Prime Minister of India is the real executive head of the State. He is also the chief advisor to the President of India and Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is the head of Council of Ministers. In the case of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister the Council of Minister i.e. the ministry gets dissolved. The Council of Ministers is the government so long as the Prime Minister is in office.
Is the Prime Minister bound to advice the President on matters on which his advice is sought?
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Yes
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No
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It is discretionary
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If the Council of Ministers so desires
Explanation
The Prime Minister is bound to advise the President on the matters on which advice is sought. Article 74 of the Constitution provides that the Council of Minister and the Prime Minister will aid and advise the President who shall exercise his function in accordance with such advice. The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider the advice, and the President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration. Prime Minister advises the President as regard to summoning and proroguing of the Parliament.
The executive power is vested in the President but it is actually used by him on the advice of ________________.
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The Prime Minister
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The Council of Ministers
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Praliament
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None of the above
Explanation
Article 53 of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of the union shall be vested in President and Article 75 provide for the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President and he shall act in accordance with such advice while exercising his functions.
In the matter of State legislature the President may ________________.
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exercise only suspensive veto power
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may withhold assent to any bill reserved for his consideration except money bills
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withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration
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directly disallow any bill which he considers anti national
Explanation
The President enjoys certain Legislative powers with respect to the Parliament of India and the legislature of States. When a bill passed by a state legislature is reserved by Governor for consideration of President under Article 201, the President may give the assent to the bill, withhold the assent and if it is not a money bill he can send it for reconsideration by the State Legislature.
The Ministers are individually responsible to ________________.
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the President
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the House of the people
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the Prime Minister
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the House of which they are members
Explanation
Article 75(2) specifically provides that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. All the ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Each minister has an individual responsibility. The Prime Minister me call for the resignation of any ministers at any time. In case the Minister refuses, the Prime Minister may advise the President to dismiss the Minister. Losing the confidence of the Prime Minister leads to dismissal by the President.
In practice the policy of the Government is shaped by _______________.
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all the ministers
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the Prime Minister
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the Cabinet
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special committees
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head are the real executive as provided under Article 74 of the Constitution of India. The Cabinet Ministers or the Cabinet is the main decision-making group within the executive government. Cabinets role is to direct government policy and make decisions about national issues. Their parties powerful policy making and decision making.
Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the _______________.
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Government of India Act, $$1935$$
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Minto-Morley Reforms
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Independence Act, $$1947$$
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Constitution of India
Explanation
Collective responsibility is an essential feature of Parliamentary democracy. In India collective responsibility of the cabinet is specifically enshrined in the Constitution. Article 75(3) lays down that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Lok Sabha. When the ministry visits the confidence of the Lok Sabha all ministers including those who are from Rajya Sabha have to resign. This means that ministers fall and stand together. The government in the parliamentary model is a united one. It has a joint responsibility. Each member of the government has to support the other so long as he remains in the government.
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:
$$1$$. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.
$$2$$. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.
$$3$$. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the President.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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$$1$$ only
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$$1$$ and $$2$$ only
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$$2$$ and $$3$$ only
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$$1,2$$ and $$3$$
Explanation
The President is the Chief Executive of the Union and integral part of the Parliament and enjoys certain legislative Powers.
The Prime Minister of India has a duty to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; and
If the President requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken but not considered by the council. (Article 78)
He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament relating to bills pending or otherwise (Article 86)
The salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided by the_______________.
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Constitution
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Cabinet
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Parliament
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President
Explanation
The Prime Minister of India is the real executive head of the State. He is also the chief advisor to the President of India and Council of Ministers. The salary of Prime Minister is decided by the Parliament of India and it is revised from time to time as is provided under Article 75(6) of the Constitution.
The Union Territory whose legislators form part of the Electoral College for the electron of Vice-President is/are?
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National Capital Territory of Delhi
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National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry
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National Capital Territory of Delhi, Puducherry and Chandigarh
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None of the above
Explanation
The Vice President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of the Parliament (elected and nominated). Thus the members of legislative assemblies or legislative councils of state and legislative assemblies of Union Territories do not take part in the election of Vice President.
Which of the following Emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?
$$1$$. Emergency on account of armed rebellion
$$2$$. Financial Emergency
$$3$$. President's Rule in a State
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$$1$$ only
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$$3$$ only
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$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
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None of the these
Explanation
The President can issue a proclamation of emergency. In India there are three types of emergencies:-
(a) National emergency (Article 352)
(b) President's Rule (Article 356)
(c) Financial Emergency (Article 360)
However, the President can issue a proclamation of emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the cabinet.
No taxes can be levied on expenditure incurred without the approval of the _____.
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Union Parliament
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Union Council of Ministers
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President
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Prime Minister
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It is the financial power and function of the Parliament, that no tax can be levied or collected and no expenditure can be incurred by the Executive except under the authority and with the approval of Parliament. Hence, the budget is placed before the Parliament for it's approval.
Which of the following qualifications is not essential for election as President of India?
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A citizen of India
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Not less than 35 years of age
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Qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha
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A member of the Lok Sabha
Explanation
The qualifications essential for a candidate to become the President of India are as below:
The candidate should be
a citizen of India
of 35 years of age or above
qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
The President takes an oath before assuming office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is not available, he takes the oath in the presence of:
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the Vice-President
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the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court
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the Attorney-General
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Election Commissioner
Explanation
Article 60 of the Constitution of India provides for the provision of oath or affirmation by the President. The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of the office to the President. In case the Chief Justice of India is unavailable the oath shall be administered by the senior most judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the following is true in context of the President?
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He addresses the first session of the Parliament after each general election of the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year
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He addresses the first session of Parliament at the begining of each year as well as the last session held at the end of each year
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He addresses the Parliament daily
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None of these
Explanation
The President is an Integral Part of the Parliament. The Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President. He can address the Parliament at the beginning of the first session after each general year and first session of each year.
If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then ______________.
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the Minister resigns
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the whole Council of Ministers resign
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Lok Sabha is dissolved
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only Prime Minister and that Minister resign
Explanation
The office of Prime Minister is the most powerful office in India. He is the real custodian of all executive authority. He is the Head of the Government. The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President but in reality, he stays in office as long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha can pass a vote of no-confidence against him and in such a case the Prime Minister either submits his resignation to the President or gets dismissed by the President. Article 75(2) provides that the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha. It means that if the Ministry loses the confidence of the "Lok Sabha", all ministers including those who are from Rajya Sabha have to go. The entire ministry is obliged to resign. Thus, in parliamentary government ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy conference of the members of the lower house of parliament.
Which one of the following powers can be exercised by both the President and the Governor?
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Power to pardon a sentence by court martial
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Power to pardon death sentence
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Power to commute a sentence of death in certain circumstances
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Power to remit a sentence by court martial
Explanation
The President in the Union and the Governor in the State can have pardoning powers under Article 72 and 161 of the Constitution respectively. The President can Pardon the death sentence and is the only authority to do so the Governor cannot pardon a death sentence but can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.
Who among the following has the power to form a new State within the Union of India?
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President
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Prime Minister
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Supreme Court
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation
The President is an integral part of Parliament and enjoys several legislative powers which include-
The power to form a new state. The bill for forming a new State can be introduced by any House of the parliament. But before introducing the bill prior approval or consent of President is mandatory.
For the election of the President, the weightage of member's vote depends on:
$$1$$. the strength of his political party in Parliament
$$2$$. the state to which he belongs
$$3$$. population represented
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$$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
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$$1$$ and $$2$$
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$$2$$ and $$3$$
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$$3$$ only
Explanation
The President is indirectly elected by the electoral college. Every elected member of the legislative assembly of a state shall have as many votes as there are multiples of thousand in the quotient obtained by dividing the population of the state by the total number of the elected members of the assembly. The weightage of member's vote is directly proportional to the State to which he belongs and population represented.
The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers should not exceed ________________________.
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20% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
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15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
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20% of the total number of members of the Rajya Sabha
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15% of the total number of members of both the Houses
Explanation
The Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. The total number of ministers including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This Provision was added in the Constitution by the 91st Constitutional Amendment.
The power of allocation of seats in the House of People to the States and the constituencies is vested with ______________.
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Parliament
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Election Commission
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Administrative Tribunals
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State Legislatures
Explanation
Each State is allotted a number of seats in the Lok Sabha in such a manner that the ratio between that number and its population is the same for all states and each state is divided into territorial Constituencies. The Parliament is authorised to allocate seats in the Lok Sabha to the States and division of each State into territorial Constituencies. The Parliament enacts acts for determination in this regard.
Which of the following statements is true?
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Money Bill cannot be introduced in Lok Sabha
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The Speaker is appointed by the Prime Minister
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Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement
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Rajya Sabha has no power to pass a vote of no-confidence on the Council of Ministers
Assertion (A): The rule making power of Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by he Parliament of India.
Reason (R): Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of individual without fear or favour.
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both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
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both A and R is true but R is not correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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A is false but R is true.
What is the minimum gap permissible between two Sessions of Parliament ____________.
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6 months
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4 months
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6 months, 10 days
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90 days
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The President is empowered to summon from time to time each House of Parliament to meet. The minimum gap between two sessions of Parliament is 90 days, whereas the maximum gap between two sessions of the Parliament cannot be more than six months. To put in other words, the Parliament should meet at least twice a year.
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