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TNPSC: GK Questions on Indian Politics with Answers



1) Which of the following is correct?

 A.    All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies.
 B.    Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President.
 C.    While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any state in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting.
 D.    The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister.

Answer : C.

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2) The maximum number of Anglo Indians who can be nominated to the Lok Sabha are

 A.    3
 B.    2
 C.    5
 D.    4

Answer : B.

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3) In the case of disagreement on a Bill, in the two Houses of Parliament

 A.    A special Parliamentary Committee is formed to resolve the situation.
 B.     The Prime Minister intervenes.
 C.    The President casts a deciding vote.
 D.    A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is convened.

Answer : D.

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4) Which of the following is not correct regarding a Money Bill?

 A.    It can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
 B.    It can be passed by the Lok Sabha even if the Rajya Saba rejects it.
 C.    It is deemed to have been passed by both Houses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.
 D.    It requires the prior approval of the President.

Answer : A.

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5) Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?

 A.    Committee on Government Assurances
 B.    Estimates Committee
 C.    Privileges Committee
 D.    Public Accounts Committee

Answer : D.

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6) The Union Territories get representation in

 A.    Lok Sabha
 B.    Rajya Sabha
 C.    Both Houses of Parliament
 D.    None of these

Answer : C.

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7) In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the

 A.    President
 B.    Vice-President
 C.    Speaker of Lok Sabha
 D.    Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose

Answer : D.

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8) Which of the following is not a Standing Committee of the Parliament?

 A.    Committee on Public Accounts
 B.    Estimates Committee
 C.    Committee on Welfare of SC's and ST's
 D.    Committee on Public Undertakings

Answer : C.

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9) A bill for alteration of boundaries of states shall not be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of

 A.    The presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament
 B.    The legislatures of the states concerned
 C.    Supreme Court
 D.    President

Answer : B.

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10) When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House?

 A.    Whenever he desires
 B.    Whenever the House desires
 C.    Only in the event of equality of votes
 D.    Whenever his party directs

Answer : C.

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