The Parliament (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-III

Total Questions: 30

21. The minimum age required to be a candidate for Council of States is- [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) 30 Year
Solution:Constitutional Qualifications for Members of Rajya Sabha

The Indian Constitution lays down the following qualifications for a person to be chosen as a Member of the Rajya Sabha:

  • He/she must be a citizen of India.
  • He/she must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for this purpose.
  • He/she must not be less than 30 years of age.
  • He/she must possess other qualifications prescribed by Parliament.
    Statutory Qualifications for Members of Lok Sabha
    The Parliament has laid down the following additional qualifications for the Member of Rajya Sabha in the Representation of People Act of 1951:
  • A candidate contesting an election to the Rajya Sabha must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency.
    It is to be noted that the candidate can be registered as an elector           for a parliamentary constituency in any state of the country, and           not necessarily in the state from where he/she is contesting the               election.
    Note: The original Constitution required that a candidate contesting an election to the Rajya Sabha from a particular state should be an elector in that particular state. However, this requirement was dispensed with in 2003.

22. The first actress to be nominated to Rajya Sabha. [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (b) Nargis Dutt
Solution:Nargis Dutt was the first Indian actress nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1980. her tenure was from 3 April, 1980 to 3 May, 1981. Vaijayanthimala Bali was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from 27 August, 1993 to 26 August, 1999. Jayalalitha was a Rajya Sabha members from 3 April, 1984 to 28 January, 1989. Devika Rani Chaudhari was the first Indian actress to receive a Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1969.
  • The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from people who have special knowledge or practical experience in the field of:
    ∗ art,
    ∗ literature,
    ∗ science, and
    ∗ social service.
  • The rationale behind this principle of nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha is to provide eminent persons with a place in the House without going through the process of elections.
    Note: The American Senate has no nominated members.

23. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the power of the Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Only the Rajya Sabha can make laws with respect to a matter in the State list in the national interest.
Solution:Statement (d) is incorrect. According to Article 249, the Parliament may legislate on any subject enumerated in the State List in the National interest. To enable Parliament to make such a law, the Council of States must have passed a resolution to that effect supported by two-third of its members present and voting. Such a law must be necessary or expedient in the National interest. law made under Article 249 by parliament may operate over the whole or any part of the territory of India.

24. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-third of its members present and voting.
Solution:Statement (d) is incorrect. According to Article 249, the Parliament may legislate on any subject enumerated in the State List in the National interest. To enable Parliament to make such a law, the Council of States must have passed a resolution to that effect supported by two-third of its members present and voting. Such a law must be necessary or expedient in the National interest. law made under Article 249 by parliament may operate over the whole or any part of the territory of India.

25. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate on a subject of state list? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 249
Solution:Statement (d) is incorrect. According to Article 249, the Parliament may legislate on any subject enumerated in the State List in the National interest. To enable Parliament to make such a law, the Council of States must have passed a resolution to that effect supported by two-third of its members present and voting. Such a law must be necessary or expedient in the National interest. law made under Article 249 by parliament may operate over the whole or any part of the territory of India.

26. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.

2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.

3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Solution:According to Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, a Money Bill shall no be introduced in the Council of States. After the Money Bill has been passed by the House  of People, it shall be transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendation and the Council of States shall, within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt of the Bill, return the Bill to the House of People with its recommendation and the house of People may thereupon either accept or reject all or any of the recommendation of the Council of States. So the Rajya Sabha has no power either to Reject of amend the Bill. According to Article 113 (2) of the Indian Constitution estimates submitted in the form of Demands for grants of the House of People and only the House of People has the power to assent or refuse to assent. Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demand for Grants. So the statement 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is wrong. The Rajya Sabha can discuss the Annual Financial Statement but is has no power to vote on the same.

27. Consider the followings: [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Assertion (A): Recommendations of the Rajya Sabha, after a Money Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha, have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha within 14 days from the receipt of recommendations and then get them incorporated in the Bill.

Reason (R): Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Solution:According to Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, a Money Bill shall no be introduced in the Council of States. After the Money Bill has been passed by the House  of People, it shall be transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendation and the Council of States shall, within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt of the Bill, return the Bill to the House of People with its recommendation and the house of People may thereupon either accept or reject all or any of the recommendation of the Council of States. So the Rajya Sabha has no power either to Reject of amend the Bill. According to Article 113 (2) of the Indian Constitution estimates submitted in the form of Demands for grants of the House of People and only the House of People has the power to assent or refuse to assent. Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demand for Grants. So the statement 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is wrong. The Rajya Sabha can discuss the Annual Financial Statement but is has no power to vote on the same.

28. Which of the following Bills can NOT be first Introduced in Rajya Sabha? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Money Bill
Solution:A Bill may be introduced in either House of Parliament. However, a money Bill can not be introduced in Rajya Sabha it can only be introduced in Lok Sabha with the Prior recommendation the President for its introduction in Lok Sabha.

About Rajya Sabha

  • The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of India's bicameral Parliament.
  • Literally meaning the "Council of the States", the Rajya Sabha has been envisaged as the House that represents the interests of the various States and Union Territories of the Union of India.
  • In the Indian Constitutional framework, it has been assigned a crucial role in the legislative process, serving as a deliberative body that provides a platform for the States to voice their concerns and perspectives and ensures that the diverse interests and concerns of the different states of the country are reflected in the parliamentary proceedings.

29. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, can the Rajya Sabha authorize the Parliament to legislate on a State subject by 2/3 majority? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 249
Solution:A Bill may be introduced in either House of Parliament. However, a money Bill can not be introduced in Rajya Sabha it can only be introduced in Lok Sabha with the Prior recommendation the President for its introduction in Lok Sabha.

About Rajya Sabha

  • The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of India's bicameral Parliament.
  • Literally meaning the "Council of the States", the Rajya Sabha has been envisaged as the House that represents the interests of the various States and Union Territories of the Union of India.
  • In the Indian Constitutional framework, it has been assigned a crucial role in the legislative process, serving as a deliberative body that provides a platform for the States to voice their concerns and perspectives and ensures that the diverse interests and concerns of the different states of the country are reflected in the parliamentary proceedings.

30. What will follow if money bill is substantially amended by Rajya Sabha? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Lok Sabha may still proceed with the bill accepting or not accepting the recommendations of Rajya Sabha.
Solution:According to the Article 109(2), after a Money Bill has been passed by House of the People, it shall be transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendations and the Council of State may return within 14 days its receipt to the House of People, which may either accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Council of States.