Parliamentary Procedures — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about parliamentary procedures in India: 1. Money Bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament 2. The Speaker has a casting vote in case of equality of votes in Lok Sabha 3. Joint sitting of Parliament can be summoned for all types of bills 4. Question Hour is constitutionally mandated in both Houses Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following motions can be moved in Rajya Sabha? 1. No-confidence motion against the government 2. Adjournment motion on urgent public matters 3. Calling attention motion to ministers 4. Cut motion during budget discussions

Consider the following about parliamentary committees: 1. Public Accounts Committee is traditionally chaired by a member from the opposition 2. Standing Committees can examine subjects allocated to ministries 3. Joint Parliamentary Committees have members from both Houses 4. Committee reports are binding on the government Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'Zero Hour' in Parliament is characterized by: 1. It immediately follows the Question Hour 2. Members can raise matters without prior notice 3. It has a fixed duration of one hour 4. Ministers are required to respond immediately

Which of the following is/are correct about the legislative procedure in Indian Parliament? 1. A bill lapses if Lok Sabha is dissolved during its pendency 2. Bills pending in Rajya Sabha do not lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha 3. Constitutional Amendment Bills require special majority in both Houses 4. Money Bills can be rejected by Rajya Sabha