Parliament (Indian Polity) (Part-2)

Total Questions: 50

31. The Provisional Lok Sabha functions till the Speaker of the House is elected by the Speaker in the discussion of a regular Speaker, they are usually elected through which medium? [C.P.O. S.I. 7.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) A senior one proposed by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Solution:After each general election (Lok Sabha), a provisional Speaker (Pro tem Speaker) is appointed by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs from amongst the senior Lok Sabha members.

This appointment is approved by the President.

The Protem Speaker discharges the duties of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha till the appointment of the permanent Speaker and the administering the oath to the new Lok Sabha members.

32. The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes directly under whose control? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 6.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Solution:The Lok Sabha Secretariat is an independent body which functions under the ultimate guidance and control of the Hon'ble Speaker, Loksabha.

33. Rule _________(of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha) does NOT involve a formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting can take place after discussion on matters under this rule. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-1) 12.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) 193
Solution:Rule 193 does not deal with the presentation of a formal motion before the House of Parliament, so the matters under this rule cannot be voted on after discussion(The Rules of Conduct and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha).

34. In the Lok Sabha, discussion under which rule of the Constitution of India does not involve a formal motion before the House? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-1) 26.10.2021 (Shift-l)]

Correct Answer: (d) Rule 193
Solution:Rule 193 does not deal with the presentation of a formal motion before the House of Parliament, so the matters under this rule cannot be voted on after discussion(The Rules of Conduct and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha).

35. The maximum number of seats fixed for Lok Sabha in India is? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 5.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 550 seats
Solution:

Composition of Lok Sabha

  • The Constitution has fixed the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 550 members, of which
    • 530 members are to be representatives of the States, and
    • 20 members are to be representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).
  • At present, the Lok Sabha comprises 543 members, of which:
    • 524 members are representatives of the States, and
    • 19 members are representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).

Earlier, the President also nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian
community, but by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009, this provision was valid till 2020
only

36. Lok Sabha is the__________ Parliament of India. House of the [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 29.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Lower
Solution:

 Lok Sabha

  • The Lok Sabha is the Lower House of India’s bicameral Parliament.
  • Literally meaning the “House of the People”, the Lok Sabha has been envisaged as the House of the Parliament, composed of directly elected representatives of the Indian populace.
  • In the Indian Constitutional Framework, it has been assigned a pivotal role in the legislative process, including the enactment of laws, the formulation of the Union budget, and the articulation of the democratic will of the people.

37. The maximum number of nominated members to Lok Sabha is_____. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-1) 7.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) 2
Solution:Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India has a maximum strength of 552 fixed by the Constitution of India. Out of these, 545 seats are currently occupied in Lok Sabha, 543 by direct election while the two members of Anglo-Indian Community are nominated by the President of India.

The 104th amendment Act 2020 Extended the period of reservation of seats SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from Seventy years to Eighty. It also abolished the provision of nominating Anglo-Indian community members for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Earlier, the President also nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian
community, but by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009, this provision was valid till 2020
only

38. According to the Indian Constitution, the House of People shall consist of not more than_______ members to represent the Union territories. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 12.07.2022 (Shift-11)]

Correct Answer: (b) twenty
Solution:According to the Indian Constitution, the House of People, also known as the Lok Sabha, shall consist of not more than 20 members to represent the Union territories.

Composition of Lok Sabha

  • The Constitution has fixed the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 550 members, of which
    • 530 members are to be representatives of the States, and
    • 20 members are to be representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).
  • At present, the Lok Sabha comprises 543 members, of which:
    • 524 members are representatives of the States, and
    • 19 members are representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).

Earlier, the President also nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian
community, but by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009, this provision was valid till 2020
only

39. Under which Article of the Constitution of India can members of the Anglo-Indian community be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-1) 12.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) 331
Solution:According to Article 331 of the Indian Constitution President can nominate 2 members of the Anglo Indian Community to the Lok Sabha, if he is of the opinion that the community has not been adequately represented.

Article 331 in Constitution of India

331. Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People

Notwithstanding anything in article 81, the President may, if he is of opinion that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented in the House of the people, nominate not more than two members of that community to the House of the People.

Earlier, the President also nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian
community, but by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009, this provision was valid till 2020
only

40. As per the Constitution of India, the total number of members in the Lok Sabha CANNOT be more than: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) 552
Solution:

Composition of Lok Sabha

  • The Constitution has fixed the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha at 550 members, of which
    • 530 members are to be representatives of the States, and
    • 20 members are to be representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).
  • At present, the Lok Sabha comprises 543 members, of which:
    • 524 members are representatives of the States, and
    • 19 members are representatives of the Union Territories (UTs).

Earlier, the President also nominated two members from the Anglo-Indian
community, but by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009, this provision was valid till 2020
only