SSC CGL Polity – Parliament II – Sessions, Law-Making, Budget & Committees – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Polity – Parliament II – Sessions, Law-Making, Budget & Committees – 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.  
At a joint sitting, a Bill is passed by:

Correct Answer: D [A majority of the total members of both Houses present and voting]

Explanation:

Answer: A majority of the total members of both Houses present and voting. Art 108(4).

2.  
For counting the six-month period under Art 108, periods are excluded when the other House is prorogued or adjourned for more than:

Correct Answer: B [Four consecutive days]

Explanation:

Answer: Four consecutive days. Proviso to Art 108(1).

3.  
A Financial Bill under Art 117(3) needs the President's recommendation:

Correct Answer: A [Before it is taken into consideration]

Explanation:

Answer: Before it is taken into consideration. Art 117(3).

4.  
Since the 2014 Winter Session, Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha is held from:

Correct Answer: D [12 noon to 1 pm]

Explanation:

sansad.in: from the 233rd Session (Winter Session 2014), 12 noon to 1 pm.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the grant with its use:
P. Supplementary grant Q. Additional grant R. Excess grant S. Vote of credit
1. Money spent beyond the grant 2. Amount granted is insufficient 3. Unexpected demand of indefinite nature 4. New service not in the Budget

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

Explanation:

Answer: P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3. Arts 115, 116.

6.  
The Public Accounts Committee was first set up in:

Correct Answer: C [1921]

Explanation:

Under the Government of India Act, 1919.

7.  
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that repeated re-promulgation of ordinances is a fraud on the Constitution (seven-judge bench)?

Correct Answer: B [Krishna Kumar Singh (2017)]

Explanation:

Answer: Krishna Kumar Singh (2017). Also D. C. Wadhwa (1987).

8.  
Department-related standing committees were set up in:

Correct Answer: D [1993]

Explanation:

Answer: 1993. 24 committees now.

9.  
Which of these is NOT charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

Correct Answer: C [Salaries of Union Ministers]

Explanation:

Ministers' salaries are voted.

10.  
True/False drillConsider the following about ordinances:
I. An ordinance can be issued when only the Rajya Sabha is in session.
II. An ordinance can amend the Constitution.
III. The President's satisfaction can be challenged in court.
IV. An ordinance can be withdrawn at any time.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: A [Only three]

Explanation:

Answer: Only three. Three correct.

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