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SSC CGL Polity – Parliament I – Structure, Members & Officers – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which Act lists the offices whose holders are NOT disqualified from being Members of Parliament on the ground of holding an office of profit?

Correct Answer: B [Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959]

Explanation:

Answer: Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959. 1959 Act.

2.  
Which amendment allowed the Speaker to refuse a resignation that is not voluntary or genuine?

Correct Answer: C [33rd Amendment, 1974]

Explanation:

Answer: 33rd Amendment, 1974. Art 101(3)(b) proviso.

3.  
The term of a Rajya Sabha member (six years) is fixed by:

Correct Answer: A [The Representation of the People Act, 1951]

Explanation:

Art 83(1) leaves retirement to law.

4.  
Match the followingMatch the census with its use (until the census after 2026):
P. 1971 census Q. 2001 census R. 1971 census (Art 55) S. Latest census
1. Not yet used for seats 2. Value of votes in President's election 3. Allocation of Lok Sabha seats among States 4. Division into constituencies

Correct Answer: D [P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1]

Explanation:

Answer: P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1. Census clock.

5.  
In Kihoto Hollohan (1992), the Supreme Court held that the Speaker's decision under the Tenth Schedule is:

Correct Answer: A [Subject to judicial review]

Explanation:

Answer: Subject to judicial review. Judicial review allowed.

6.  
Art 122 provides that:

Correct Answer: B [Courts shall not inquire into proceedings of Parliament on grounds of irregularity of procedure]

Explanation:

Answer: Courts shall not inquire into proceedings of Parliament on grounds of irregularity of procedure. Art 122.

7.  
A member elected to both Parliament and a State legislature must resign the State seat within the period fixed by rules, failing which:

Correct Answer: C [His seat in Parliament becomes vacant]

Explanation:

Answer: His seat in Parliament becomes vacant. Art 101(2).

8.  
The Leader of Opposition in each House gets statutory recognition under an Act of:

Correct Answer: B [1977]

Explanation:

Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.

9.  
Which of these powers belongs only to the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: A [Creating a new All-India Service by resolution (Art 312)]

Explanation:

Answer: Creating a new All-India Service by resolution (Art 312). Art 312.

10.  
True/False drillWhich of these are true of the pro tem Speaker?
I. He is appointed by the President.
II. The office is created by the Constitution.
III. He administers the oath to newly elected members.
IV. He conducts the election of the Speaker.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Only three]

Explanation:

Answer: Only three. Not a constitutional office.

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