Government & Administration (India & World) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

31. In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is: [2002]

Correct Answer: (c) ₹10,000 & ₹ 5,000
Solution:As per the given options the right answer is (c). In 2024, the security deposit stands at ₹25,000 for general candidates and 12,500 for SC/ST candidates.

First-Past-The-Post System

• The election of the members of Lok Sabha is held through the System of Territorial Representation by the First-Past-The-Post System.
• The System of Territorial Representation means that each constituency elects only one member of the Lok Sabha who represents the geographical area of that particular constituency in the Lok Sabha.
      ο Since from each constituency, only one representative is elected, such a Constituency is known as a Single-Member Constituency.
• The First-Past-The-Post System means that a candidate who secures the maximum number of votes is declared elected.
        ο Thus, the elected candidate does not secure due representation to Minorities (small groups) and hence may not truly represent the whole electorate of his/her constituency.

32. The term of the Lok Sabha: [2002]

Correct Answer: (c) can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Solution:The term of the LS can be extended by not more than one year at a time during the proclamation of national emergency under Article 352.

Duration of Lok Sabha
• The normal term of the Lok Sabha is five years from the date of its first meeting after the general elections, after which it automatically dissolves.
• The President of India is authorised to dissolve the Lok Sabha at any time even before the completion of five years.
          o This decision of the President cannot be challenged in a court of law.
• During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by a law of Parliament for one year at a time, for any length of time.
         o However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to be in effect.

33. Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India? [2002]

Correct Answer: (a) Finance Commission
Solution:The finance commission will be governed by the principles to allocate grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the consolidated fund of India.
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body in India established under Article 280 of the Constitution, tasked with maintaining fiscal federalism by recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the central and state governments. Constituted every five years by the President, it comprises a Chairman and four members with expertise in finance, economics, or public administration.
It recommends the sharing of net tax proceeds (e.g., income tax, GST) between the Union and states, grants-in-aid for revenue-deficient states, and measures to enhance local body resources for grassroots governance.
It also advises on fiscal discipline, public expenditure, and other financial matters referred by the President.

34. Which one of the following statements is correct? [2003]

Correct Answer: (c) There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union minister
Solution:In Rajya Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President from the persons who have special knowledge in art, science, literature and social service. In Lok Sabha, 2 members are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community (Art 331). A nominated member can vote only in the Vice-Presidential elections.
Composition of Rajya Sabha
• The Constitution of India has fixed the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha at 250 members, of which
         o 238 members are to be representatives of the States and Union Territories             (UTs), and
         o 12 members are to be nominated by the President of India.
• At present, the Rajya Sabha comprises 245 members, of which:
        o 225 members are representatives of the States,
        o 8 members are representatives of the Union Territories (UTs), and
        o 12 members are nominated by the President of India.

35. Consider the following statements: [2003]

1. The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution

2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961

3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill

Which of these statements is correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 & 3
Solution:So far three joint sittings have been held, First was held on Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1961, Second was held on Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978 and Third was held on Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002. The presiding officer of joint sitting is Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Disagreements between the two Houses of Parliament, excluding money and Constitutional amendment bills, are resolved through a joint sitting as per Article 108 of the Constitution, applicable to all bills, including financial ones.

36. Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority? [2003]

Correct Answer: (d) Constitution Amendment Bill
Solution:According to Article 368 an amendment of this Constitution may be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House present and voting, it shall be presented to the President who shall give his assent to the Bill and thereupon the Constitution shall stand amended in accordance with the terms of the Bill.

37. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence? [2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Governor of a State within his State
Solution:Order of precedence is President, Vice President, PM. Governor of State within their respective states, Former Presidents and Deputy PM, CJI and Speaker of LS.
Order of Precedence is a protocol list in which the functionaries and authorities are recorded by rank and office in the Government of India. The order of precedence is maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The order in this Table of Precedence is meant for State and Ceremonial occasions and has no application in the day-to-day business of Government. The latest notification regarding table of precedence was issued on July 26, 1979.

38. Consider the following statements: [2003]

The function(s) of the Finance commission is/are:

1. to allow the withdrawal of the money out of the Consolidated Fund of India

2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes

3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States

4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 & 3
Solution:Article 280 of the Constitution of India provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body. It is constituted by the President of India every fifth year or at such earlier time as he considers necessary. The commission makes recommendations to the president with regard to the distribution of the proceeds of taxes between the union and the states. The principles which should govern the grants-in-aid to be given to the states. Any other matter referred to the Commission by the President in the interest of sound finance.

39. Consider the following statements: [2003]

In the electoral college for Presidential Election in India,

1. the value of the vote of an elected Member of Legislative Assembly equals

= State Population / Number of Elected MLAs of the State * 100

2. the value of the vote of an elected Member of Parliament equals to total value of the votes of all elected MLA's and total number of elected MP's

3. there were more than 5000 members in the latest elections.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

 

Correct Answer: (b) Only 2
Solution:
  • The value of a MP's vote is calculated by dividing the total value of all MLAs' votes by the number of MPs. Value of an MP vote
  • The sum of vote value of elected members of all the Legislative Assemblies
  • The sum of elected members of both the house of Parliament

40. Consider the following statements: [2003]

1. While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha

2. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs

3. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Board and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries.

Which of these statements is are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 & 2
Solution:The PAC is formed every year with a strength of not more than 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament, and 7 from Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. The term of office of the members is one year.

The Estimates Committee, constituted for the first time in 1950, is a Parliamentary Committee consisting of 30 Members, elected every year by the Lok Sabha from amongst its Members.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs renders secretarial assistance to the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which, inter-alia recommends prorogation of both the Houses of the Parliament, Govt's stand on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions. Option 3 is not correct.