Q1. Which of the following is not correct regarding the power and functions of a minister?
- A minister has right to speak in other house of which he is not a member
- Advice of minister to the President shall not be inquired in any court
- A minister can be a member of either house of the Parliament
- A minister has the right to vote in other house of which he is not a member
Correct Option: 4. A minister has the right to vote in other house of which he is not a member.
Explanation : A minister can vote only in the House of which he is a member. Whereas a minister has the right to speak in other house of which he is not a member.
– As per Article 74, the advice of minister to the President shall not be inquired in any court.
– As per Article 74, a minister can be a member of either house of the Parliament.
Q2. Which of the following Cabinet committee is chaired by the Home minister?
- Cabinet committee on Economic affairs
- Cabinet committee on Political affairs
- Appointments committee of the Cabinet
- Cabinet committee on Parliamentary affairs
Correct Option: 4. Cabinet committee on Parliamentary affairs.
Explanation : The Cabinet committee on Parliamentary affairs is chaired by the Home minister. Whereas the Cabinet committee on Economic affairs, the Cabinet committee on Political affairs and the Appointments committee of the Cabinet are chaired by the Prime minister.
Q3. Which of the following part of the Constitution deals with the Power and Privileges of the Parliament?
- Part III
- Part IV
- Part V
- Part VI
Correct Option: 3. Part V.
Explanation : Article 79 to 122 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers of the Parliament.
Q4. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding to the Rajya Sabha?
- The Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250
- The President nominates 12 members to this House
- Members, other than nominated members, are elected indirectly
- This house is also called the House of the People
Correct Option: 4. This house is also called the House of the People.
Explanation : This house is also called the Council of state and not the House of People. In 1954, the Hindi names ‘Rajya Sabha’ and the ‘Lok Sabha’ were adopted by the Council of states and the House of people respectively.
– The Constitution has fixed the strength of Rajya Sabha at 250.
– The President nominates 12 members with special knowledge and practical experience in the field of art, science, literature and social service.
– Members, other than nominated members, are elected indirectly.
Q5. Which of the following Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in Rajya sabha to the states and Union territories?
- The Third Schedule
- The Fourth Schedule
- The Fifth Schedule
- The Sixth schedule
Correct Option: 2. The Fourth Schedule.
Explanation : The Constitution of India has 12 Schedules, which are as follows: –
1. First Schedule: Lists the States and Union Territories of India
2. Second Schedule: Deals with the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President, Vice-President, Governors, and other officials
3. Third Schedule: Specifies the forms of oaths and affirmations for various officials
4. Fourth Schedule: Allocates seats in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) to the States and Union Territories
5. Fifth Schedule: Provides for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
6. Sixth Schedule: Deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram
7. Seventh Schedule: Divides powers between the Union and State governments, listing Union, State, and Concurrent subjects
8. Eighth Schedule: Lists of the recognized languages of India
9. Ninth Schedule: Contains laws related to land reform and other matters, which are exempt from judicial review
10. Tenth Schedule: Deals with the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection
11. Eleventh Schedule: Lists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats (local self-government institutions)
12. Twelfth Schedule: Lists the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities (urban local self-government institutions)