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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 10]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- According to the Constitution, Parliament for the Union shall consist of the President and two Houses.
- American President is not regarded as a constituent part of the United States Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
Article 79:
There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
American President is not regarded as a constituent part of the United States Congress. Strict separation of Executive and Legislature is observed.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Article 79:
There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
American President is not regarded as a constituent part of the United States Congress. Strict separation of Executive and Legislature is observed.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Constitution prescribes that the representatives of each Union Territory in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory.
- The retiring nominated members of Rajya Sabha are eligible for re-nomination for a maximum of three times.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Constitution prescribes that the representatives of each Union Territory in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The retiring members are eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of times. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
Constitution prescribes that the representatives of each Union Territory in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The retiring members are eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of times. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- According to the Constitution the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha is fixed as six years.
- Despite having the authority, Parliament has not laid down any additional qualifications for membership of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and left it to the Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Apart from the Constitutional qualifications for membership of Parliament The Parliament has laid down some additional qualifications in the Representation of People Act (1951).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and left it to the Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Apart from the Constitutional qualifications for membership of Parliament The Parliament has laid down some additional qualifications in the Representation of People Act (1951).
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- President of India can prorogue both the Houses of Parliament.
- The Chairman of Council of States possess casting vote (in case of a tie, when the resolution of removal of Vice-president is taken up for voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
President of India can prorogue both the Houses of Parliament, but can dissolve Lok Sabha only.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Chairman shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the Council of States while any resolution for the removal of the Vice-President from his office is under consideration in the Council, but, notwithstanding anything in article 100, shall not be entitled to vote at all on such resolution or on any other matter during such proceedings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
President of India can prorogue both the Houses of Parliament, but can dissolve Lok Sabha only.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Chairman shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the Council of States while any resolution for the removal of the Vice-President from his office is under consideration in the Council, but, notwithstanding anything in article 100, shall not be entitled to vote at all on such resolution or on any other matter during such proceedings.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Constitution provides for a strict prevention of creation of posts (secretarial staff) common to both Houses of the Parliament.
- The Chairman or Speaker during the joint sitting of the Houses exercises a casting vote in case of equality of votes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Article 98 (1)
Each House of Parliament shall have a separate secretarial staff:
Provided that nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 100(1)
Save as otherwise provided in this Constitution, all questions at any sitting of either House or joint sitting of the Houses shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting, other than the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker.
The Chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such, shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Article 98 (1)
Each House of Parliament shall have a separate secretarial staff:
Provided that nothing in this clause shall be construed as preventing the creation of posts common to both Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 100(1)
Save as otherwise provided in this Constitution, all questions at any sitting of either House or joint sitting of the Houses shall be determined by a majority of votes of the members present and voting, other than the Speaker or person acting as Chairman or Speaker.
The Chairman or Speaker, or person acting as such, shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
With reference to the right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House, consider the following statement:
- It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance
- It should not cover more than one matter.
- It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Adjournment Motion It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance
It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
It should not cover more than one matter.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by court.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Adjournment Motion It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance
It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
It should not cover more than one matter.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by court.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Joint sitting is applicable to ordinary bills or money bills only.
- Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over a joint sitting in the absence of Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (c)
Joint sitting is applicable to ordinary bills or financial bills only and not to money bills or Constitutional amendment bills.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
If the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent from a joint sitting, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside over a joint sitting as he is not a member of either House of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
Joint sitting is applicable to ordinary bills or financial bills only and not to money bills or Constitutional amendment bills.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
If the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent from a joint sitting, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside over a joint sitting as he is not a member of either House of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament
- Pensions of the judges of the High Court come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
- The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, it can only be discussed by the parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges of the Supreme Court and only Pensions of the judges of high courts come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable, including interest, sinking fund charges and redemption charges and other expenditure relating to the raising of loans and the service and redemption of debt come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, it can only be discussed by the parliament.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges of the Supreme Court and only Pensions of the judges of high courts come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The debt charges for which the Government of India is liable, including interest, sinking fund charges and redemption charges and other expenditure relating to the raising of loans and the service and redemption of debt come under the category of charged expenditure of India.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following are credited to the Public Account of India?
- Provident fund deposits
- Loans raised by issuing Treasury bills
- Remittances
- Saving bank deposits
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
- Public Account of India : All other public money (other than those which are credited to the Consolidated Fund of India) received by or on behalf of the Government of India shall be credited to the Public Account of India.
- This includes provident fund deposits, judicial deposits, savings bank deposits, departmental deposits, remittances.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
- Public Account of India : All other public money (other than those which are credited to the Consolidated Fund of India) received by or on behalf of the Government of India shall be credited to the Public Account of India.
- This includes provident fund deposits, judicial deposits, savings bank deposits, departmental deposits, remittances.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to the Contingency Fund of India, consider the following statements:
- This fund is placed at the disposal of the President, and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure.
- Amounts determined by law are paid from time to time to this fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
Correct
Solution (d)
This fund is placed at the disposal of the president, and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution authorised the Parliament to establish a ‘Contingency Fund of India’, into which amounts determined by law are paid from time to time.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
This fund is placed at the disposal of the president, and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution authorised the Parliament to establish a ‘Contingency Fund of India’, into which amounts determined by law are paid from time to time.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
