Government Machinery and the Executive MCQ Questions
Ques:
81
What is the objective of "Cut Motion"?
Correct Answer:
(C)
To move a proposal to reduce expenditure in the Budget proposals
The motion to reduce the amount of demands for grants are called "Cut Motion". The object of a cut motion is to draw the attention of the House to the matter specified therein.
Ques:
82
In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration ?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Through Parliamentary Committees
The Parliament exercises control over the administration through Parliamentary committees. These committees are Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, Standing Committee, etc.
Ques:
83
The Officers of the Parliament include
Speaker, Lok Sabha
Dy. Speaker, Lok Sabha
Secretary General of Lok Sabha
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
Correct Answer:
(D)
All the four
Each House of the Parliament has its officers. Lok Sabha consists of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and Rajya Sabha consists of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. Also, a panel of chairman in Lok Sabha and a panel of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is appointed. Secretary-General is the head of the Secretariat of both the Houses. He is a permanent officer appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Ques:
84
All offences punishable under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 are :
Correct Answer:
(B)
Cognizable and Summarily Triable
According to Section 15 of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 all the offences punishable under the act are cognizable and summarily Triable.
Ques:
85
Consider the following statements :
The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.
The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
The term 'office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 and 2 only
The expression 'office of profit' has not been defined in the Constitution of India or in the Representation of The People Act, 1951. Article 102 of the Constitution provides that a person shall be disqualified from being chosen as a Member of Parliament (MP), if he holds an office of profit under Government of India or State. However, the Parliament can declare by law that holding certain offices will not lead to disqualification. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 lists certain offices of profit under central and state governments. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 was amended five times. So only statement (1) and (2) are correct. Right answer is option (a).
Parliament
Ques:
86
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
A Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha.
A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult anyone. A Money Bill cannot be referred to a joint session of the Parliament. Rajya Sabha is required to return Money Bill within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt. Thus, Rajya Sabha may withhold the bill maximum for 14 days [Art. 109(2)].
Ques:
87
What is the importance of whips in our political system?
1. Whips summon Parliamentary sittings once they have been adjourned by the Speaker.
2. Whips are ‘Floor managers’ of the parties within the legislatures.
3. Private member bills can be introduced only through Whips.
Select the Solution using the codes below:
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 only
In a parliamentary system of government, party Whips play a crucial role in maintaining the internal structure and coordination of political parties within the legislatures.
A Whip is a key figure within a party’s parliamentary team, mainly responsible for managing proceedings on the floor of both Houses of Parliament and upholding party discipline.
Their primary duty is to ensure that party members vote according to the party’s official stance on significant matters and attend important voting sessions.
The proper and effective functioning of Parliament and State Legislatures largely depends on the role of the Whip.
Whips can essentially be seen as the party managers within legislative bodies.
One of the responsibilities assigned to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, as per the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961—formulated under Article 77(3) of the Constitution—is to organize the All India Whips Conference.
Ques:
88
Which one of the following expenditures is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Salary and allowances of the Prime Minister of India.
Only discussion on expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund can happen, not voting. According to Article 112 (3) of the Indian Constitution, the salary and allowances of the President, salary and allowances of the Chief Justice of India, Pensions payable to Judges of High Courts, salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, salary and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, are the expenditures charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Ques:
89
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
2 only
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget which is presented to the Parliament. Therefore statement 1 is incorrect. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization of the Parliament of India as provided in Article114(3) of the Constitution. Thus, statement 2 is correct. The disbursement made from public account does not require authorization of Parliament of India. The control of this account is in the hands of the Executive. Thus statement 3 is also incorrect.
Ques:
90
Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of moneys out of the Contingency Fund of India.
The Contingency Fund of India Act, 1950 was enacted by the Parliament. This fund is placed at the disposal of the President and he can make advances out of it to meet unforeseen expenditure. The fund is held by the finance secretary on behalf of the President. Thus, it is operated by the executive action and not by Legislative Procedure into which money bills (Art. 110) are placed.