Parliamentary Terms — Set 4
Indian Polity · संसदीय शब्दावली · Questions 31–40 of 60
Who is generally appointed as the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the Leader of the House if he is a member of the Lok Sabha. If not, he nominates a minister who is a member. The US equivalent is the Majority Leader.
The Leader of the Opposition gets statutory recognition under an Act passed in?
Correct Answer: B. 1977
Statutory recognition was given in 1977. The leader receives the salary and allowances of a Cabinet Minister. The post is crucial for a functioning democracy.
Who presides over the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: A. Pro-tem Speaker
The Pro-tem Speaker presides over the first sitting. They are usually the senior-most member of the House. Their main duty is to administer oaths to new members.
The 'Casting Vote' is exercised by the Speaker only in the case of?
Correct Answer: C. Tie
The Speaker votes only in the case of a tie. This is called the casting vote. It is used to resolve a deadlock and maintain the status quo.
A sitting of the House from which strangers (non-members) are excluded is called a?
Correct Answer: B. Secret Sitting
It is called a Secret Sitting. The Leader of the House requests the Speaker to hold it. No report of proceedings is made public.
The inner cabinet or small body of influential ministers is informally known as?
Correct Answer: D. Kitchen Cabinet
This informal body is called the Kitchen Cabinet. It consists of the PM and close associates (friends/family). It is not a constitutional body.
Which motion allows a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance for a duration not exceeding two and a half hours?
Correct Answer: B. Short Duration Discussion
This is the Short Duration Discussion. It is also known as the 'Two-Hour Discussion'. It requires no formal motion or voting.
A 'Point of Order' suspends the proceedings before the House because?
Correct Answer: B. It deals with interpretation of rules
A Point of Order deals with the interpretation of rules. The proceedings are suspended until the Chair gives a ruling. It ensures the House functions according to procedure.
What is the term for a member giving up the floor to another member?
Correct Answer: A. Yielding the Floor
Yielding the Floor means allowing another member to speak. The Speaker may ask a member to yield. It is a gesture of parliamentary courtesy.
The concept of 'Shadow Cabinet' originated in which country?
Correct Answer: A. Great Britain
The Shadow Cabinet originated in Great Britain. It is formed by the opposition party to shadow the ruling cabinet. Members are prepared to take office if the government falls.