Parliament — Set 10
Indian Polity · संसद · Questions 91–100 of 120
Which article deals with the special privileges of the Attorney General to speak in Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. Article 88
Article 88 grants the Attorney General the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of either House. He can also participate in any joint sitting or committee of Parliament. However, he is not entitled to vote.
Which motion is used to cut short a debate on a matter?
Correct Answer: B. Closure Motion
A Closure Motion is moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. If the motion is approved by the House, the debate is stopped and the matter is put to vote. There are different types like simple closure and kangaroo closure.
Who acts as the guardian of the powers and privileges of the members of the House?
Correct Answer: D. Speaker / Chairman
The Speaker (in Lok Sabha) and the Chairman (in Rajya Sabha) act as the guardians of the powers and privileges of the members. They ensure that the rights of the members are respected. They are the final interpreters of the provisions within the House.
The 'Half-an-Hour Discussion' is meant for?
Correct Answer: A. Elucidating on a matter of public importance arising from a question
The Half-an-Hour Discussion is meant for elucidating a matter of sufficient public importance which has been the subject of a recent question. It allows members to seek further details. No formal motion or voting takes place.
Under Article 368, a Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in?
Correct Answer: D. Either House of Parliament
A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament under Article 368. It cannot be introduced in state legislatures. It does not require prior permission of the President.
Who decides the date of election of the Deputy Speaker?
Correct Answer: C. Speaker
The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is decided by the Speaker. This happens after the election of the Speaker is complete. The date of election of the Speaker, however, is decided by the President.
A member holding office of profit under the government is disqualified under?
Correct Answer: A. Article 102
Article 102 provides for disqualifications for membership of Parliament. Holding an office of profit under the Union or State government is a ground for disqualification. Other grounds include unsound mind and undischarged insolvency.
The Rajya Sabha cannot create a new All India Service without a resolution supported by?
Correct Answer: D. Two-thirds of members present and voting
Creating a new All India Service under Article 312 requires a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting in the Rajya Sabha. This is a special federal power of the Upper House. The Lok Sabha cannot initiate this.
Can the courts inquire into the validity of any proceedings in Parliament?
Correct Answer: D. No, restricted by Article 122
Article 122 states that the validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure. This restricts judicial intervention in internal parliamentary matters. However, substantive illegality is distinct from procedural irregularity.
Who appoints the Chairman of the Estimates Committee?
Correct Answer: A. Speaker
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the Chairman of the Estimates Committee. The Chairman is invariably from the ruling party. This committee examines the estimates included in the budget.