Q1. Who has the Power to adjourn the sitting of the House?
- The Presiding Officer
- The leader of the House
- The leader of Opposition of the House
- The President
Correct Option: 1. The Presiding Officer
Explanation : The Presiding Officer has the power to adjourn the house for a specified period or indefinite period. The Speaker is the Presiding officer in case Lok sabha and the Chairman is the presiding officer in case of Rajya sabha.
Q2. Who has the Power to prorogue the session of the House?
- The Presiding Officer
- The leader of the House
- The leader of Opposition of the House
- The President
Correct Option: 4. The President
Explanation : The President has the Power to prorogue the session of the House. The presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Within next few days, the President issues a notification for prorogation of the House. He can prorogue the House while in session also.
Q3. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding to a bill at the time of dissolution of Lok Sabha?
- A bill pending in the Lok sabha lapses
- A bill passed by the Lok sabha but pending in the Rajya sabha does not lapse.
- A bill pending in the Rajya sabha but not passed by the Lok sabha does not lapse
- A bill passed by both the House but pending assent of the President does not lapse
Correct Option: 2. A bill passed by the Lok sabha but pending in the Rajya sabha does not lapse.
Explanation : A bill passed by the Lok sabha but pending in the Rajya sabha lapses after the dissolution of the Lok sabha. Following are the fate of a bill after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha: –
(i) A bill pending in the Lok sabha lapses.
(ii) A bill passed by the Lok sabha but pending in the Rajya sabha lapses.
(iii) A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the President has notified to hold joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse.
(iv) A bill pending in the Rajya sabha but not passed by the Lok sabha does not lapse.
(v) A bill passed by both the House but pending assent of the President does not lapse.
(vi) A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the President for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
Q4. What is the quorum required for a House to transact its business?
- One-fifth of the total members of the House.
- Half of the total members of the House.
- One-tenth of the total members of the House.
- Quarter of the total members of the House.
Correct Option: 3. One-tenth of the total members of the House..
Explanation : One-tenth of the total members of the House is required to transact its business. Quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present. If there is no quorum, then it is the duty of the Presiding officer to either adjourn the house or suspend its sitting untill there is a quorum.
Q5. Which of the languages to be used for transacting business of the Parliament as declared by the Constitution?
- Only English
- Hindi and English
- Only Hindi
- Hindi, Marathi & English
Correct Option: 2. Hindi and English.
Explanation : The Constitution has declared Hindi and English to be used for transacting business of the Parliament.