Parliament — Set 7
Indian Polity · संसद · Questions 61–70 of 120
The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act froze the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha till which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2026
The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2001 froze the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha until the first census after 2026. This was done to encourage population control measures. The seats are currently based on the 1971 census.
Which Amendment ended the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. 104th Amendment
The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2019 ended the reservation of seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. It extended the reservation for SCs and STs for another 10 years. Previously, the President could nominate two Anglo-Indians.
A bill passed by the Parliament becomes an Act only after?
Correct Answer: C. Assent of the President
A bill passed by both Houses of Parliament becomes an Act only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill (if not a Money Bill). Assent transforms a legislative proposal into law.
The power of the President to promulgate ordinances is mentioned in?
Correct Answer: A. Article 123
Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. They must be laid before Parliament upon reassembly.
Who decides whether a member has incurred disqualification under the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Correct Answer: A. President in consultation with Election Commission
Disqualifications under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 are decided by the President. However, the President must obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and act according to it. This differs from defection cases decided by the Speaker.
What constitutes the 'Session' of Parliament?
Correct Answer: B. Period between first sitting and Prorogation
A 'session' of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution). During a session, the House meets every day to transact business. The period between prorogation and reassembly is called 'recess'.
The concept of 'Calling Attention Motion' is of which origin?
Correct Answer: C. Indian
The 'Calling Attention Motion' is a purely Indian innovation in parliamentary procedure. It was introduced in 1954. It allows a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance.
In the event of the death or resignation of the Prime Minister, what happens to the Council of Ministers?
Correct Answer: D. It stands dissolved
If the Prime Minister dies or resigns, the Council of Ministers stands automatically dissolved. The Prime Minister is the head of the Council. A new Prime Minister must be appointed to form a new Council.
The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in which of the following matters?
Correct Answer: D. Constitutional Amendment
The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the passage of Constitutional Amendment Bills. Such a bill must be passed by each House separately with a special majority. There is no provision for a joint sitting for constitutional amendments.
Who was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: A. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. He served as the first Vice-President of India from 1952 to 1962. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Upper House.