Q71. How are the members of the Estimates Committee elected?
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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Q72. Consider the following statements regarding the Financial Committees of Parliament:
I. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines public expenditure not only from a legal and formal point of view but also from the point of view of economy and prudence.
II. The PAC has 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
III. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the PAC or the Estimates Committee.
IV. The Chairman of the PAC is conventionally selected from the Opposition since 1967.
V. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines public expenditure not only from a legal and formal point of view but also from the point of view of economy and prudence.
II. The PAC has 15 members from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
III. A minister cannot be elected as a member of the PAC or the Estimates Committee.
IV. The Chairman of the PAC is conventionally selected from the Opposition since 1967.
V. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The provided statements regarding financial committees are all accurate. The PAC examines expenditure for economy and has 22 members. Ministers are excluded from both the PAC and the Estimates Committee. The PAC chair is conventionally from the Opposition. The Estimates Committee suggests alternative policies for efficiency. Since all these descriptions are factually sound, none of them can be considered incorrect.
Q73. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the limitations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee has specific limitations in its oversight role. It functions as a post-mortem body, reviewing expenditure after it has occurred, and its advice is not binding. It is also not an executive entity. Crucially, the committee does not have the authority to intervene in matters of day-to-day administration, which remain the responsibility of the executive departments.
Q74. Why are members of the Rajya Sabha not included in the Estimates Committee?
Explanation
The Estimates Committee is unique because its membership is limited to the Lok Sabha. This exclusion of the Rajya Sabha is based on constitutional provisions. Since the power to vote on demands for grants is vested exclusively in the Lok Sabha, the committee that scrutinizes these budget estimates is also drawn entirely from the lower house. This maintains consistency.
Q75. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| Power/Function of the Speaker | Context/Provision |
|---|---|
| A. Decides whether a bill is a Money Bill | i. In the case of an equality of votes |
| B. Presides over a joint sitting of Parliament | ii. Article 108 |
| C. Decides questions of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule | iii. Article 110 |
| D. Exercises a casting vote | iv. Anti-defection law |
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha possesses several critical powers and duties. Under Article 110, the Speaker decides whether a bill is a Money Bill. Article 108 places the Speaker as the presiding officer of joint sittings. The Speaker also adjudicates disqualifications under the Tenth Schedule. Finally, the Speaker exercises a casting vote in the event of an equality.
Q76. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the voting rights of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha maintains a position of neutrality during House proceedings. Consequently, the Speaker does not vote in the first instance on any bill or motion. However, if there is a tie in the voting results, the Speaker exercises a casting vote to resolve the deadlock. This ensures the Speaker remains impartial unless a decisive vote is needed.
Q77. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of members present and voting.
Statement II: A resolution for the removal of the Speaker requires an advance notice of 14 days.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of members present and voting.
Statement II: A resolution for the removal of the Speaker requires an advance notice of 14 days.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A resolution to remove the Speaker of the Lok Sabha requires an advance notice of at least 14 days. This ensures that the matter is handled with due seriousness. However, the resolution must be passed by an effective majority, which means a majority of all the then members of the House, not just a simple majority of those present.
Q78. Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker:
I. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President.
II. The Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha.
III. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker immediately vacates his office.
IV. The Speaker Pro Tem is usually the senior-most member of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President.
II. The Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha.
III. Whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker immediately vacates his office.
IV. The Speaker Pro Tem is usually the senior-most member of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The President sets the date for the Speaker’s election, and the Speaker serves during the life of the Lok Sabha. A Speaker Pro Tem is typically the senior-most member. However, when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate office immediately. They remain in the position until just before the first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha.
Q79. To whom does the Speaker of the Lok Sabha address his letter of resignation?
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign from their office by submitting a written letter. According to constitutional provisions, this letter of resignation must be addressed and sent to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This reciprocal arrangement ensures that the leadership of the House can manage the transition internally without involving the executive branch of the government.
Q80. Arrange the following steps regarding the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the correct sequence:
I. A notice of 14 days is given to the Speaker.
II. The resolution is moved in the Lok Sabha and must be supported by at least 50 members to be admitted.
III. The resolution is passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha (effective majority).
IV. The Speaker presides over the sitting of the House but cannot vote in the first instance.
Select the correct sequence of events:
I. A notice of 14 days is given to the Speaker.
II. The resolution is moved in the Lok Sabha and must be supported by at least 50 members to be admitted.
III. The resolution is passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha (effective majority).
IV. The Speaker presides over the sitting of the House but cannot vote in the first instance.
Select the correct sequence of events:
Explanation
The process for removing the Speaker follows a specific legal order. First, a 14-day notice is given. Then, the resolution is moved and must be supported by at least 50 members for admission. Finally, it is passed by a majority of all the then members of the House. This ensures that the presiding officer is not removed without significant consensus.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 71 | (d) Elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote |
| 72 | (b) None of the above (all are correct) |
| 73 | (c) It has the power to intervene in the questions of day-to-day administration. |
| 74 | (a) Because the Estimates Committee scrutinizes the budget estimates, and the Constitution vests the power of voting on demands for grants exclusively in the Lok Sabha. |
| 75 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 76 | (b) The Speaker does not vote in the first instance but exercises a casting vote in the case of a tie. |
| 77 | (b) Statement I is incorrect, and Statement II is correct. |
| 78 | (a) I, II and IV |
| 79 | (a) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 80 | (b) I, II, III |
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.
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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.