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QUESTION 1 OF 21
The minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:
Explanation: The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
QUESTION 2 OF 21
Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Explanation: The Vice President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
QUESTION 3 OF 21
The parliamentary system of government in India was adopted from which country's model?
Explanation: India's parliamentary system of government was adopted from the United Kingdom's model.
QUESTION 4 OF 21
The maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed:
Explanation: The maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed 6 months.
QUESTION 5 OF 21
Money Bills can only be introduced in which house of Parliament?
Explanation: Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
QUESTION 6 OF 21
The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, is a permanent body, but its members serve terms of:
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, with members serving 6-year terms and one-third retiring every two years.
QUESTION 7 OF 21
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, as per constitutional provisions, is:
Explanation: The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha, per constitutional provisions, is 552 members.
QUESTION 8 OF 21
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha, as per constitutional provisions, is:
Explanation: The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha, per constitutional provisions, is 250 members.
QUESTION 9 OF 21
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha.
QUESTION 10 OF 21
In the event of a tie in Lok Sabha voting, who casts the deciding vote?
Explanation: In case of a tie in Lok Sabha voting, the Speaker casts the deciding (casting) vote.
QUESTION 11 OF 21
A No-Confidence Motion against the government can be moved in which house of Parliament?
Explanation: A No-Confidence Motion against the government can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.
QUESTION 12 OF 21
A Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament is presided over by:
Explanation: A Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
QUESTION 13 OF 21
The Basic Structure Doctrine limits Parliament's power to:
Explanation: The Basic Structure Doctrine limits Parliament's power to amend the Constitution in ways that alter its fundamental framework.
QUESTION 14 OF 21
The minimum age for a person to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:
Explanation: The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
QUESTION 15 OF 21
The minimum age for a person to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is:
Explanation: The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years.
QUESTION 16 OF 21
Which body is responsible for the delimitation of parliamentary and assembly constituencies in India?
Explanation: The Delimitation Commission is responsible for delimiting parliamentary and assembly constituencies.
QUESTION 17 OF 21
The Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections in India use which electoral system?
Explanation: Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections in India use the First-Past-the-Post system.
QUESTION 18 OF 21
A Supreme Court or High Court judge can be removed through a motion requiring approval by which majority in Parliament?
Explanation: A Supreme Court or High Court judge can be removed through a motion requiring special majority approval in both houses.
QUESTION 19 OF 21
The Golaknath case (1967) initially held that Parliament could not amend which part of the Constitution?
Explanation: The Golaknath case (1967) initially held that Parliament could not amend Fundamental Rights.
QUESTION 20 OF 21
Which schedule of the Constitution allocates seats to states in the Rajya Sabha?
Explanation: The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution allocates seats to states in the Rajya Sabha.
QUESTION 21 OF 21
The concept of "Money Bill" is defined under which article of the Constitution?
Explanation: The concept of Money Bill is defined under Article 110 of the Constitution.
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