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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Parliamentary privileges.
1. The Constitution provides Parliamentary privileges to the members of both the houses of parliament and not their committees.
2. The Constitution has also extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak in the proceedings of a House of Parliament.
3. The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members.
The Constitution has also extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers.
The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members.
The Constitution has also extended the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the attorney general of India and Union ministers.
The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Committee of Privileges.
1. The functions of this committee are semi-judicial in nature.
2. In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates a committee of privileges.
3. In the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairperson heads the committee of privileges.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates a committee of privileges consisting of 15 members as per respective party strengths.
In the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairperson heads the committee of privileges, that consists of 10 members.
The functions of this committee are semi-judicial in nature.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates a committee of privileges consisting of 15 members as per respective party strengths.
In the Rajya Sabha, the deputy chairperson heads the committee of privileges, that consists of 10 members.
The functions of this committee are semi-judicial in nature. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Rajya Sabha has special powers in which of the following matters.
1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List.
2. A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Rajya Sabha.
3. It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
Due to its federal character, the Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:
1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).
2. It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).
A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha.Incorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Due to its federal character, the Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:
1. It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List (Article 249).
2. It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre and states (Article 312).
A resolution for the discontinuance of the national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Parliament can increase the area of any state without the consent of state legislature.
2. Parliament can alter the name of any state without the consent of state legislature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and
(e) alter the name of any state without the consent of the state.
Constitution authorises the Parliament to form new states or alter the areas, boundaries or names of the existing states without their consent.Incorrect
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Article 3 authorises the Parliament to:
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and
(e) alter the name of any state without the consent of the state.
Constitution authorises the Parliament to form new states or alter the areas, boundaries or names of the existing states without their consent. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the federal features of the Indian Constitution?
1. Written Constitution
2. Division of powers
3. All States having an equal number of seats in the Rajya Sabha
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the number of representatives vary from state to state.Incorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population. Hence, the number of representatives vary from state to state.
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