Parliament — Set 8
Indian Polity · संसद · Questions 71–80 of 120
The 'Public Account of India' includes which funds?
Correct Answer: B. Provident Fund deposits
The Public Account of India (Article 266) includes funds where the government acts as a banker, such as Provident Funds and Small Savings. This money belongs to the depositors, not the government. Payments from this account do not require parliamentary appropriation.
What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament?
Correct Answer: B. 6 months
The maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament is 6 months. This means Parliament must meet at least twice a year. Typically, three sessions are held: Budget, Monsoon, and Winter.
A member can be suspended from the service of the House for disregarding the authority of the Chair under which rule in Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: C. Rule 374
Under Rule 374, the Speaker can name a member who disregards the authority of the Chair. A motion is then moved to suspend the member for the remainder of the session. Rule 374A allows for automatic suspension in cases of grave disorder.
Which committee helps the Speaker in regulating the programme and time table of the House?
Correct Answer: D. Business Advisory Committee
The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) regulates the programme and time table of the House. It allocates time for the discussion of different stages of government bills and other business. The Speaker is the ex-officio Chairman of the BAC.
What is the 'Lame-duck session' of Parliament?
Correct Answer: D. The last session of existing Lok Sabha after new one is elected
A 'Lame-duck session' refers to the last session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected. Members of the existing Lok Sabha who could not get re-elected are called 'lame-ducks'. This is a unique parliamentary term.
Which motion allows for a discussion on a matter of public importance but has no voting?
Correct Answer: D. Short Duration Discussion
Short Duration Discussion, also known as the 'two-hour discussion', allows debate on urgent public matters without a formal motion or voting. It is raised to seek clarification from the government. The Speaker allots two days a week for such discussions.
Who conducts the elections to the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker?
Correct Answer: A. Pro Tem Speaker / Speaker
The election of the Speaker is conducted by the Pro Tem Speaker. Once elected, the Speaker conducts the election of the Deputy Speaker. The dates are fixed by the President (for Speaker) and the Speaker (for Deputy Speaker).
The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by?
Correct Answer: B. Speaker
The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by the Speaker. He is the administrative head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat. He holds a rank equivalent to the Cabinet Secretary.
Which Article allows the Parliament to legislate on state subjects for implementing international treaties?
Correct Answer: B. Article 253
Article 253 empowers Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of India for implementing any international treaty, agreement, or convention. This power overrides the division of powers in the State List. It ensures the center can fulfill international obligations.
The concept of 'Delegated Legislation' refers to?
Correct Answer: B. Law making by Executive under authority of Legislature
Delegated Legislation refers to the laws (rules, regulations) made by the Executive authorities under powers delegated by the Legislature. The Parliament passes a skeleton act and leaves the details to the executive. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation scrutinizes these laws.