Parliamentary Govt Quiz

In parliamentary form of government, the legislative and the executive organs are closely associated.

• Only legislature constitutes the parliamentary form of government

• Executive is the only organ associated with parliamentary form of government

• None of the above

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary form of government, both the legislature and the executive are interconnected. Therefore, the statement 'Only legislature constitutes the parliamentary form of government' is incorrect, making 'None of the above' the correct choice.

Executive is responsible to

• the Prime Minister

• the President

• the Parliament

• the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Answer explanation

The executive is primarily responsible to the Prime Minister, who leads the government and makes key decisions. The other options, such as the President and Parliament, have different roles in the political structure.

Vice-President of India presides over

• Rajya Sabha

• Lok Sabha

• All of the above

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Vice-President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of Parliament. The Lok Sabha is presided over by the Speaker, making 'Rajya Sabha' the correct answer.

Which of the following types of bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha?

• A bill pertaining to the removal of the President by impeachment

• Money Bills

• A bill to bring a state under President's Rule

• Any bills pertaining to the powers of the Supreme Court or State Judiciary

Answer explanation

Money Bills cannot be introduced first in the Rajya Sabha as per Article 110 of the Constitution. They must originate in the Lok Sabha, making this the correct choice.

The members nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President are from the persons

• who are highly experienced

• who were freedom fighters

• who were earlier members of the Lok Sabha

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The President nominates members to the Rajya Sabha who are highly experienced in various fields, ensuring that the House benefits from their expertise and knowledge.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the Rajya Sabha?

• The House has a maximum of 250 members.

• One third of the members serve a term of 2 years.

• Some members are nominated.

• It has equal legislative powers as the Lok Sabha.

Answer explanation

The statement 'The House has a maximum of 250 members' is incorrect. The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 245 members, not 250. The other statements about terms and nominations are correct.

The law related to All India Services, police and judicial service are special power of which of the following?

• The Lok Sabha

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• Rajya Sabha

Answer explanation

The Lok Sabha has the special power to legislate on matters related to All India Services, police, and judicial services as per Article 312 of the Constitution, making it the correct choice.

In the parliamentary form of Government, the members of the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to whom?

• Lower House of Parliament

• Head of the State

• The Prime Minister

• Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lower House of Parliament, meaning they must maintain its confidence to remain in power.

Which members of the Executive are also members of the Legislature?

• The President

• Ministers

• Members of the Rajya Sabha who are Ministers

• Members of the Lok Sabha who are Ministers

Answer explanation

The President is a member of both the Executive and the Legislature in India, as they are part of the Parliament. Ministers, whether from the Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha, are also part of the Executive but not the Legislature as a whole.

Why are the people's representatives to Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elected for a period of only 5 years and not for life?

• So that other people can get a chance to represent the voters

• They will become too old

• They do not want to be representatives for a lifetime

• In case the elected representatives misuse their powers, they can be voted out in the next election

Answer explanation

People's representatives are elected for 5 years to ensure that new individuals can represent voters, allowing for fresh perspectives and accountability. This system prevents any one person from holding power indefinitely.