MCQs Based On Political Science- (17)

Correct Option: 3. Last session of the existing Lok sabha
Explanation : Lame-duck session refers to the last session of the existing Lok sabha, after a new Lok sabha has been elected. Those member of the existing Lok sabha who could not get re-elected to the new Lok sabha are called lame-ducks.

Correct Option: 2. Kangaroo closure
Explanation : Under Kangaroo type of closure motion, only important clauses are taken up for debate and voting and intervening clauses are skipped over and taken as passed.
Types of closure motion : –
(i) Simple Closure: – After a matter is sufficiently discussed, a simple closure motion is taken to put that matter to vote.
(ii) Kangaroo Closure: – Under this type, only important clauses are taken up for debate and voting and intervening clauses are skipped over and taken as passed.
(iii) Closure by compartment: – In this case the lengthy resolution are grouped into parts and those parts are taken up for discussion instead of complete resolution. After discussion those parts are put to vote as a whole resolution.
(iv) Guillotine Closure: – It is when the undiscussed clauses are put to vote along with the discussed clauses due to want of time.

Correct Option: 1. Adjournment motion
Explanation : Adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to use this motion. It needs support of at least 50 members to introduce in the Parliament as it interrupts the normal business of the House.
An adjournment motion is a parliamentary procedure in the Indian Parliament and state legislatures to temporarily suspend the normal business of the House to discuss a pressing and urgent matter of public importance.
Purpose: The adjournment motion allows members to raise critical issues requiring immediate attention, bypassing the usual notice period and priority of business.
Restrictions: 1. Notice: Written notice must be given to the Speaker.
2. Urgency: The issue must be of urgent public importance, requiring immediate attention.
3. Specificity: The motion must specify the definite matter to be discussed.
4. No repeat: No issue already discussed or admitted for discussion can be raised again.
5. No question of privilege: It should not raise a question of privilege.
6. Judiciary: It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by court.
7. No financial implications: The motion cannot involve financial commitments or impose new taxes.
8. Speaker’s discretion: The Speaker decides whether to admit or reject the motion.
Procedure:
1. Member gives written notice to the Speaker.
2. Speaker decides on admitting or rejecting the motion.
3. If admitted, debate takes place, and the House may pass a resolution or make recommendations.
4. Adjournment of the House follows.
Adjournment motions facilitate timely discussions on critical issues, ensuring parliamentary accountability and responsiveness to public concerns.

Correct Option:2. No confidence motion
Explanation : No confidence motion: –
1. Expression of lack of confidence in the government.
2. Challenges the government’s legitimacy and ability to govern.
3. Requires a majority vote to pass.
4. If passed, the government must resign or seek a fresh mandate.

Correct Option: 4. All motions are required to be voted upon
Explanation : All motions are not necessarily required to be voted upon. Whereas the “Resolutions” are required to be voted upon. Resolution is meant to draw attention of the House or the government to matters of public importance. There are three categories of Resolution: –
1. Private Member’s Resolution: Moved by a private member (non-minister) on matters of public interest.
2. Government Resolution: Moved by a minister on policy matters or legislative proposals.
3. Statutory Resolution: It is moved by either Private member or by a minister. It is so called because it is always tabled in pursuance of a provision in the Constitution or an act of Parliament.