Q51. What is the precise difference between ‘Adjournment sine die’ and ‘Prorogation’?
Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: RAS Prelims MCQs
100 RAS Prelims MCQs on Parliament cover the composition of both Houses, the election of members, the legislative process, Money Bills and Financial Bills, the no-confidence motion and Parliament’s power to make laws on State subjects. The articles and numbers are asked directly, and the statements test the exact difference between the Houses.
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Q52. Consider the following statements regarding various parliamentary motions:
I. A Calling Attention Motion can be introduced in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
II. An Adjournment Motion requires the support of 50 members to be admitted.
III. A No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
IV. A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or the entire council of ministers.
V. A Privilege Motion is moved by a member when they feel a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. A Calling Attention Motion can be introduced in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
II. An Adjournment Motion requires the support of 50 members to be admitted.
III. A No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
IV. A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or the entire council of ministers.
V. A Privilege Motion is moved by a member when they feel a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The statements provided about parliamentary motions are all factually accurate. Calling attention motions exist in both Houses. Adjournment motions require 50 supporters. No-confidence motions are exclusive to the Lok Sabha. Censure motions can target individuals or the entire cabinet. Privilege motions address breaches of rights. Since all these descriptions are correct, none of the statements can be classified as incorrect.
Q53. Which of the following is the odd one out regarding the types of questions asked during the Question Hour?
Explanation
Question Hour specifically involves starred, unstarred, and short notice questions designed for direct inquiries to ministers. While a Half-an- Hour Discussion is a related parliamentary tool for debating matters of public importance arising from previous answers, it is distinct from the Question Hour itself. It is usually held at the end of the day rather than during the initial hour.
Q54. What is the immediate effect on the proceedings of the House if there is a lack of quorum?
Explanation
The quorum for either House is one-tenth of its total membership. If this minimum requirement is not met, the presiding officer has a constitutional duty. They must either adjourn the House to another day or suspend the meeting until a sufficient number of members are present. This ensures that legislative business is only conducted with a representative minimum of members.
Q55. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| Budget Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A. Vote on Account | i. Disapproval of the policy underlying the demand; reduces demand to Re 1 |
| B. Guillotine | ii. Grants an advance in respect of estimated expenditure for a part of the financial year |
| C. Policy Cut Motion | iii. Bill to authorize withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India |
| D. Appropriation Bill | iv. Putting undiscussed demands to vote along with discussed demands on the last day |
Explanation
Budgetary procedures involve various terms and bills. A Vote on Account provides advance funds for the start of the year. The Guillotine is used to vote on undiscussed demands on the final day. A Policy Cut Motion reduces a demand to one rupee to show disapproval. The Appropriation Bill is the legal instrument for withdrawing money from the Consolidated Fund.
Q56. Which Article of the Constitution requires the President to lay before both Houses of Parliament the "Annual Financial Statement"?
Explanation
Article 112 of the Indian Constitution mandates the presentation of the "Annual Financial Statement," commonly known as the Budget. The President is responsible for ensuring this statement is laid before both Houses of Parliament every financial year. It details the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India, forming the basis for parliamentary discussion and approval of national finances.
Q57. Which of the following statements correctly applies to the "expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India" during the budget process?
Explanation
The budget contains expenditure "charged upon" the Consolidated Fund of India, such as salaries of high officials. This type of expenditure is not submitted to a vote by Parliament. However, the Constitution allows both Houses to discuss these items freely. This distinction ensures that the financial security of key constitutional offices is protected while still allowing for legislative oversight.
Q58. Consider the following statements regarding the stages of budget enactment:
I. General discussion takes place in both Houses of Parliament.
II. After the general discussion, there is a vote on the demands for grants in the Rajya Sabha.
III. The demands for grants are scrutinized by the Departmental Standing Committees.
IV. The Appropriation Bill cannot be amended in a way that varies the amount or alters the destination of any grant.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. General discussion takes place in both Houses of Parliament.
II. After the general discussion, there is a vote on the demands for grants in the Rajya Sabha.
III. The demands for grants are scrutinized by the Departmental Standing Committees.
IV. The Appropriation Bill cannot be amended in a way that varies the amount or alters the destination of any grant.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The budget process includes general discussion in both Houses and scrutiny by departmental committees. The Appropriation Bill cannot be amended to change the amount or destination of grants. However, the Rajya Sabha does not vote on demands for grants; this power belongs exclusively to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, the statement regarding the Rajya Sabha voting on grants is factually incorrect.
Q59. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ‘Economy Cut Motion’?
Explanation
An ‘Economy Cut Motion’ is a specific type of motion moved during the discussion on demands for grants. Its purpose is to suggest that the amount of the demand be reduced by a specified lump sum. This represents the view that the proposed expenditure can be reduced without affecting the policy. It is a tool for seeking financial efficiency.
Q60. Select the correct sequence of stages in the passage of the Budget in the Parliament:
Explanation
The passage of the Budget follows a strict chronological order. It begins with the presentation, followed by a general discussion. Then, departmental committees scrutinize the demands. After this, the Lok Sabha votes on the demands for grants. The process concludes with the passing of the Appropriation Bill and finally the Finance Bill. This sequence ensures thorough financial scrutiny.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (c) Adjournment sine die terminates a sitting without naming a day for reassembly, whereas Prorogation terminates a session of the House. |
| 52 | (c) None of the above (all are correct) |
| 53 | (c) Half-an-Hour Discussion |
| 54 | (b) The presiding officer must either adjourn the House or suspend the meeting until there is a quorum. |
| 55 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 56 | (a) Article 112 |
| 57 | (c) It can be discussed by Parliament but is not submitted to the vote of Parliament. |
| 58 | (b) I, III and IV |
| 59 | (d) It reduces the amount of the demand by a specified lump sum. |
| 60 | (a) Presentation General discussion Scrutiny by departmental committees Voting on demands for grants Passing of Appropriation Bill Passing of Finance Bill |
Key facts from Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Article 79 provides for a Parliament consisting of the President and two Houses; the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 550.
- Elected members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, and the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution.
- A successful no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha forces the whole Council of Ministers to resign.
- Article 110 defines a Money Bill; every Money Bill is a Financial Bill, but not every Financial Bill is a Money Bill.
- Under Article 249, a two-thirds majority resolution of the Rajya Sabha lets Parliament legislate on a State List subject for one year at a time.
- The constituent power of Parliament is its power to amend the Constitution.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
This page has 100 practice MCQs on Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which Article defines a Money Bill?
Article 110. It lists the matters, such as taxation and borrowing, that make a bill a Money Bill. The Lok Sabha Speaker decides whether a bill is a Money Bill, and the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations.
What happens if a no-confidence motion is passed?
The entire Council of Ministers must resign, because under Article 75 it is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister tenders the resignation of the government to the President.
Can the Rajya Sabha be dissolved?
No. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. One-third of its members retire every second year, so it continues without being dissolved, unlike the Lok Sabha, which can be dissolved.