Parliament — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about joint sessions of Parliament: 1. Joint sessions are presided over by the Vice President of India 2. Money Bills can be the subject of joint sessions 3. Constitutional amendment bills require joint sessions if there is disagreement 4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has a casting vote in joint sessions Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the 'basic structure doctrine' in relation to Parliament's constituent power?

In the context of parliamentary committees, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Public Accounts Committee is chaired by a member from the opposition 2. Departmentally Related Standing Committees can examine bills referred to them 3. Committee on Public Undertakings has members from both Houses of Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following about the anti-defection law in India: 1. It applies to both elected and nominated members of Parliament 2. The decision of the Speaker/Chairman on disqualification is final and cannot be challenged 3. Voluntary giving up of party membership leads to automatic disqualification 4. The law allows for merger of political parties under certain conditions Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following powers is/are exclusive to Lok Sabha? 1. Initiating Money Bills 2. Voting on no-confidence motion against the government 3. Electing the Speaker of Lok Sabha 4. Participating in the impeachment of the President Select the correct answer using the code given below: