Parliamentary Terms — Set 6
Indian Polity · संसदीय शब्दावली · Questions 51–60 of 60
The Public Accounts Committee consists of how many members?
Correct Answer: D. 22
It consists of 22 members. 15 are from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha. The chairman is usually from the opposition party.
Which bill contains the provisions for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India?
Correct Answer: B. Appropriation Bill
The Appropriation Bill authorizes withdrawal of funds. No money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund without law. It is passed after voting on demands for grants.
Which bill gives effect to the government's taxation proposals?
Correct Answer: C. Finance Bill
The Finance Bill deals with taxation. It gives effect to the financial proposals of the government for the next year. It is introduced immediately after the budget presentation.
The 'Question Hour' usually takes place from?
Correct Answer: B. 11 AM to 12 PM
Question Hour is from 11 AM to 12 PM. It is the first hour of the sitting. It allows for government accountability.
The 'Zero Hour' typically starts at?
Correct Answer: A. 12 PM
Zero Hour starts at 12 PM (noon). It fills the gap between Question Hour and the regular agenda. It lasts until the regular business is taken up.
Laws made by the executive under powers given by the legislature are called?
Correct Answer: D. Delegated Legislation
This is called Delegated Legislation. It is also known as Subordinate Legislation. The legislature outlines the law, and the executive fills in the details.
A member who is not a minister is referred to as a?
Correct Answer: C. Private Member
Any MP who is not a minister is a Private Member. Bills introduced by them are Private Member Bills. These are discussed on Fridays.
The resignation letter of a Lok Sabha member is addressed to the?
Correct Answer: D. Speaker
Resignations are addressed to the Speaker. The Speaker may reject it if not voluntary or genuine. Once accepted, the seat becomes vacant.
Who acts as the guardian of the privileges of the Lok Sabha and its members?
Correct Answer: A. Speaker
The Speaker is the guardian of privileges. He ensures the dignity of the House is maintained. He decides on matters of breach of privilege.
What is a 'Calling Attention Motion' in Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. Motion to draw minister's attention to an urgent matter
A Calling Attention Motion is a device unique to Indian Parliament. A member calls the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance. The minister then makes a brief statement. It is a purely Indian innovation not found in British parliamentary practice.