Q1. Which of the following statement is not correct?
- The President summons the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
- The Lok Sabha speaker presided over the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
- The President appoints any member of Lok sabha to preside over its proceedings when the office of speaker fall vacant.
- The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya sabha for a tenure of six years.
Correct Option: 3. The President appoints any member of Lok sabha to preside over its proceedings when the office of speaker fall vacant.
Explanation : The President appoints any member of Lok sabha to preside over its proceedings when both the offices of speaker and the Deputy speaker fall vacant. Similarly, the President appoints any member of Rajya sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Chairman and the Deputy chairman fall vacant.
• The President summons the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
• The Lok Sabha speaker presided over the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
• The President nominates 12 members, having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service, to the Rajya sabha for a tenure of six years.
Q2. Which of the following statement is correct?
- The President can nominate 4 members to the Lok Sabha from Anglo-Indian Community
- The President decides on the questions as to disqualifications of members of the Parliament, in consultation with the Prime minister.
- The President can withhold his assent to the money bill.
- The President can return the bill for reconsideration of Parliament.
Correct Option: 4. The President can return the bill for reconsideration of Parliament.
Explanation : The President can return the bill for reconsideration of Parliament. However the President has to his assent, if the bill is passed again by the Parliament, with or without amendments.
-The President can nominate 2 members to the Lok Sabha from Anglo-Indian Community.
-The President decides on the questions as to disqualifications of members of the Parliament, in consultation with the Election commission of India.
-The President cannot withhold his assent to the money bill.
-The President cannot return the money bill for reconsideration of Parliament.
Q3. Which of the following statement is not correct?
- The President can promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session.
- Reports of Comptroller and Auditor general are laid down by the Prime minister.
- The President prior recommendation is required to introduce a money bill in the Parliament.
- The President can make advances out of the contingency fund of India to meet any unforeseen expenditure.
Correct Option: 2. Reports of Comptroller and Auditor general are laid down by the Prime minister
Explanation : Reports of Comptroller and Auditor general are laid down by the President and not the Prime minister.
-The President can promulgate ordinances when the Parliament is not in session. These ordinances must be approved by the parliament within six weeks from its reassembly. He can also withdrawn an ordinance at any time.
-The President prior recommendation is required to introduce a money bill in the Parliament.
-The President can make advances out of the contingency fund of India to meet any unforeseen expenditure.
Q4. Who can appoint the inter state council to promote centre-state and inter state cooperation?
- The President
- The Prime Minister
- The council of Ministers
- Governors
Correct Option: 1. The President
Explanation : The President can appoint the inter state council to promote Centre-state and inter state cooperation.
Q5. Who can make advances out of the Contingency fund of India?
- The council of ministers
- The Prime Minister
- The President
- The Speaker of Lok sabha
Correct Option: 3. The President
Explanation : The President can make advances out of the Contingency fund of India to meet any unforeseen expenditure.