The Parliament (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-V

Total Questions: 50

1. Considered the table given below : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

 

Parliament
Council of StatesHouse of The People
Not more than 250 members 12 nominated not more than 238 representatives of States and Union TerritoriesNot m0re than 552 members and not more than 530 representatives of States plus not more than 2 nominated Anglo-Indians and X.

Which of the following will fit in the place marked 'X'?

Correct Answer: (c) Not more than 20 representatives of Union Territories.
Solution:Ans. (c) The Parliament of India consists of (1) President (2) Lak Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha. The House of People shall consist of-

(a) Not more than 530 representatives of States (Art. 81(1).

(a)) chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the state.

(b) Not more than 20 representatives of Union Territories [Art. 81(1)(b));

(c) President, if he is of the opinion that the Anglo-Indian Community is not adequately represented in the House of the People, could nominate not more than two members of that community to the House of the people.

Note: It is noteworthy that the arrangements for the nomination of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha have not been extended beyond the stipulated de (25 January, 2020) by "The Constitution (One hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019. Thus, in the question, 'X' stands for 20 representatives of UTs. So option (c) is correct.

2. The President of India addresses the Parliament under Article 87 of the Indian Constitution- [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) both Houses of Parliament assembled together.
Solution:Article 87 of the Constitution states - "1) At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons. 2) Provision shall be made by rules regulating the procedure of either House for the allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred to in such address."
Article 87 requires the President to address both Houses of Parliament
  •  once at the start of the first session following each general election to the Lok Sabha
  • once at the beginning of the first session each year.
    The President in these addresses outlines the reasons for summoning Parliament and sets the agenda for the session. The address at the beginning of each new parliamentary session offers a roadmap for the legislative agenda. On the other hand, an address after a general election marks the beginning of a new parliamentary term. The annual address provides an opportunity to demonstrate on important issues and achievements from the previous year and outline plans for the coming year.

3. With reference to the special address of the President of India, which of the following/statements is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. The President addresses the joint meeting of both houses of Parliament at the commencements of the first session after each general election of the house of the people and at the commencement of the first session of each year.

2. The President in his address informs the Parliament of the causes of its summons.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:All executive power is vested in the President of India. The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, aids and advises the President, who exercises his powers in accordance with such advice. Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at the beginning of the first session of each year. The President's speech essentially highlights the government's policy priorities and plans for the upcoming year. The address provides a broad framework of the government's agenda and direction.

4. Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament.

2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and the two Houses.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (b) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Article 59 (1) of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament and Article 79 says that the Parliament of Union shall consist of President and two Houses. So both the statements are correct.

About Parliament of India
- The Parliament of India is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
- As per the Constitutional framework, the Parliament of India consists of three parts:
A. The President of India
B. The Council of States or the Rajya Sabha - It is the Upper House or the First Chamber or the House of Elders and represents the States and UTs of the Union of India.
C. The House of the People or the Lok Sabha - It is the Lower House or the Second Chamber or the Popular House and represents the People of India as a whole.

5. The President- [64th B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) is a part of the Parliament
Solution:About Parliament of India
- The Parliament of India is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
- As per the Constitutional framework, the Parliament of India consists of three parts:
A. The President of India
B. The Council of States or the Rajya Sabha - It is the Upper House or the First Chamber or the House of Elders and represents the States and UTs of the Union of India.
C. The House of the People or the Lok Sabha - It is the Lower House or the Second Chamber or the Popular House and represents the People of India as a whole.

6. The Parliament is formed by which of the following? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
Solution:Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts: the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part of the Parliament.
  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Constitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India's vibrant democratic spirit.

7. Formation of Parliament is completed by- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) House of the People, Council of States and President.
Solution:Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts: the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part of the Parliament.
  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Constitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India's vibrant democratic spirit.

8. The Indian Parliament consists of- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Solution:Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts: the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part of the Parliament.
  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Constitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India's vibrant democratic spirit.

9. The Parliament of India consist of- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(i) President

(ii) Rajya Sabha

(iii) Lok Sabha

(iv) Vice-President

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Solution:Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts: the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part of the Parliament.
  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Constitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India's vibrant democratic spirit.

10. Indian Parliament consists of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, 2011 U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) President and both the House of Parliament
Solution:Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts: the President, the Council of States and the House of the People. Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part of the Parliament.
  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Constitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India's vibrant democratic spirit.