Parliament — Set 12
Indian Polity · संसद · Questions 111–120 of 120
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. 25 years
The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years. This is specified in Article 84 of the Constitution. The candidate must also be a citizen of India.
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: A. 30 years
The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years. This ensures that the 'House of Elders' has more experienced members. It is higher than the age requirement for the Lok Sabha.
What is the quorum required to hold a meeting of either House of Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. 1/10th of total membership
The quorum is 1/10th of the total membership of the House. This includes the presiding officer. If the quorum is not present, the House must be adjourned.
The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed?
Correct Answer: D. 6 months
The maximum gap between two sessions cannot exceed 6 months. This ensures accountability and regular legislative business. Effectively, Parliament meets at least twice a year.
To whom does the Speaker of Lok Sabha address his resignation?
Correct Answer: A. Deputy Speaker
The Speaker addresses his resignation letter to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Conversely, the Deputy Speaker resigns to the Speaker. The President is not involved in this process.
To whom does the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Vice-President) resign?
Correct Answer: B. President
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the Vice-President of India. Therefore, he resigns to the President of India. He does not resign to the Deputy Chairman.
Who presides over a Joint Sitting of Parliament?
Correct Answer: B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a Joint Sitting. In his absence, the Deputy Speaker presides. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides.
The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is known as?
Correct Answer: A. Question Hour
The first hour of every sitting is known as the Question Hour. Members ask questions to ministers about administration and policy. It is followed by the Zero Hour.
What is the quorum required to conduct a sitting of either House of Parliament?
Correct Answer: C. One-tenth of total members
The correct answer is One-tenth of total members. Article 100 provides that the quorum for a sitting of either House is one-tenth of the total number of members of that House. If there is no quorum, the presiding officer can adjourn the House or suspend the sitting. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under which Article of the Constitution can the President summon a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
Correct Answer: C. Article 108
Article 108 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to summon a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament when a deadlock arises between the two Houses over an ordinary bill. A joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This provision has been invoked only three times in Indian history: for the Dowry Prohibition Bill (1961), the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill (1978), and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002).