Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
Ques:
71
The maximum number of members in Lok Sabha can be -
Correct Answer:
(C)
550
According to Article 81 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha can be 550 (530 from states and 20 from Union territories). According to Article 331, notwithstanding anything in Article 81, the President, if he is of the opinion that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha, could nominate not more than two members of that community to the Lok Sabha. There are currently 543 members in Lok Sabha. (524 members from the states + 19 members from the Union Territories). It is noteworthy that the arrangements of nominating 2 representatives of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha have not been extended beyond the stipulated date (25 January, 2020) by 'The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019.
Ques:
72
The sitting of House of the People may the terminated by:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
The sitting of House of the People may be terminated by way of Adjournment, Prorogation, and Dissolution. Adjournment is done by the speaker of Lok Sabha while Prorogation and Dissolution is done by President under Article 85(2).
Ques:
73
The term of the Lok Sabha:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution, the House of the People, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer after expiration of the said period of five years. Provided that the said period may, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not extending in any case beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.
Ques:
74
The tenure of which Lok Sabha was about 6 years?
Correct Answer:
(A)
5th Lok Sabha
The tenure of the 5th Lok Sabha was about 6 years which functioned from 15 March, 1971 to 18 January, 1977.
Parliament
Ques:
75
Read the following statements related to Cabinet Committees and choose the correct option:
Statement I : Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the constitution.
Statement II : Cabinet Committees are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
Statement III : If Prime Minister is the member of Committee, he may not necessarily be the Chairman of Committee.
Statement IV : Parliamentary Affairs Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Codes:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Statements I and II are true, but Statement III and IV are false.
Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the Constitution. So, they are extra - constitutional bodies. Rules of Business provides for their establishment. Thus, Statement I is true. Cabinet Committees are set up by the Prime minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation. Thus, Statement II is true. Cabinet Committees are mostly Chaired by the Prime Minister. Sometimes other Cabinet Ministers, the Finance Minister or the Home Minister also acts as chairman but in case if Prime Minister is the member of Committee, he is necessarily the Chairman of the Committee. Thus, Statement III is false Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is chaired by Minister of Defence, not by Prime Minister. Thus, Statement IV is false.
Ques:
76
Which of the following are Financial Committees of Indian Parliament
Estimates Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Committee on Public Undertakings
Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowance for Members of Parliament
Select the correct answer using code given below:
Codes:
(A),
(C) and
(D)
(A),
(B) and
(D)
(A),
(B) and
Correct Answer:
(C)
and
Financial Committee is one of the six classifications of standing Committee. Financial Committee is of 3 types -
(a) Public Account Committee
(b) Estimate Committee
(c) Committee on Public Undertakings
Joint Committee on salaries and Allowances of Members is one of the Committees of House Keeping Committee.
Ques:
77
Which among the following committees of Lok Sabha is assisted by Comptroller & Auditor General of India?
Correct Answer:
(A)
The Public Accounts Committee
The Public Accounts Committee scrutinizes the appropriation and finance accounts of the Government of India and reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Public Accounts Committee consists of 22 members(15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha).
Ques:
78
With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Parliament is too unwieldy a body to deliberate effectively the issues that come up before it and the functions of Parliament are varied, complex & voluminous. Therefore, it is assisted by a number of committees in the discharge of its duties.
Committee on Government Assurance - it examines the assurance, promises and undertaking given by ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been implemented.
Committee on subordinate Legislation - it examines and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules and bye-laws delegated by the Parliament or conferred by the constitution to the executive are being properly exercised by it.
Rules Committee- it considers the matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments or additions to the Rules of the House.
Business advisory committee- it regulates the programme and time table of the House.
Ques:
79
Which of the following is not a tool of Parliamentary control over Public expenditures?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He has powers in relation to and of any other authority prescribed under any law made by Parliament. So, CAG is not a tool of Parliamentary control over Public expenditure whereas rest options are under parliamentary control.
Ques:
80
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is –
Correct Answer:
(A)
To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
The main purpose of an adjournment motion in the Parliament of India is to allow a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance.