Which House has greater power over a Money Bill?
Correct answer: B
A Money Bill is introduced only in Lok Sabha, and Lok Sabha has a stronger position. Exam tip: link Money Bill with Lok Sabha.
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Medium · Level 60 · money bill,lok sabha,financial powers
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- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Equal final power of both
- Supreme Court
Medium · Level 60 · council of ministers,lok sabha,collective responsibility
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- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission
Medium · Level 60 · no confidence motion,lok sabha,government
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- The government may have to resign
- Rajya Sabha is dissolved
- Presidential election stops
- Supreme Court closes
Medium · Level 60 · rajya sabha,indirect election,state legislative assemblies,proportional representation,single transferable vote,indian parliament
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- By direct voting of the people
- By elected members of State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by the single transferable vote
- By judges of the Supreme Court
- By nomination by the Prime Minister
Medium · Level 60 · ordinary bill,both houses,parliament
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- Approval of both Houses is required
- Only Lok Sabha approval is enough
- Only Rajya Sabha approval is enough
- President alone makes the Bill
Medium · Level 60 · money bill,introduction,lok sabha
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- Only in Rajya Sabha
- Only in Lok Sabha
- In any High Court
- In Election Commission
Medium · Level 60 · lok sabha powers,finance,executive control
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- Money matters and control over government
- Sole power to rename states
- Sole appointment of judges
- Running the Election Commission
Medium · Level 60 · states representation,rajya sabha,federalism
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- Representation of States' interests
- Passing only Money Bills
- Dissolving Lok Sabha
- Directly electing the Prime Minister
Medium · Level 60 · majority,lok sabha,government formation
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- Government
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission
- Municipality
Medium · Level 60 · rajya sabha,retirement,rotation
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- One-third
- Half
- All
- One-tenth
Medium · Level 60 · indian parliament,law making,lok sabha,rajya sabha,legislative function,civics class 9
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- Making laws
- Writing court judgments
- Conducting national elections
- Conducting police investigations
Medium · Level 60 · lok sabha,remove government,no confidence
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- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Supreme Court
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
Medium · Level 60 · budget,financial power,parliament
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- Judicial power
- Financial power
- Military power
- Religious power
Medium · Level 60 · speaker,lok sabha,proceedings
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- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- Legislative Council
- Supreme Court
Medium · Level 60 · vice president,rajya sabha,chairman
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- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Vice-President of India
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
Medium · Level 60 · parliament,legislative power,law making,civics,working of institutions
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- Legislative power
- Power to control the executive
- Power to amend the Constitution
- Judicial power
Medium · Level 60 · direct mandate,lok sabha,democracy
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- Its members are directly elected by voters
- Its members are chosen by courts
- It is never dissolved
- It has only nominated members
Medium · Level 60 · federalism,rajya sabha,states
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- Federalism
- Dictatorship
- Hereditary rule
- Colonialism
Medium · Level 60 · joint sitting,ordinary bill,deadlock
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- Joint sitting
- Court election
- Governors' meeting
- Media voting
Medium · Level 60 · questions,executive control,parliament
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- Control over the executive
- Control over judiciary
- Election campaign
- Appointment of Governors
To which House is the Council of Ministers collectively responsible?
Correct answer: A
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha. Exam tip: remember government accountability with Lok Sabha.
View question detailsWhat may happen if a no-confidence motion is passed in Lok Sabha?
Correct answer: A
The government depends on the confidence of Lok Sabha. Exam tip: remember the effect of a no-confidence motion.
View question detailsHow are members of Rajya Sabha mainly elected?
Correct answer: B
Most Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. The election uses proportional representation by the single transferable vote. People directly elect Lok Sabha members, so option A is incorrect. Exam tip: remember that 12 Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President, but the remaining members are mainly elected by State MLAs.
View question detailsWhat is the role of both Houses in case of an ordinary Bill?
Correct answer: A
An ordinary Bill is passed by both Houses. Exam tip: distinguish Ordinary Bill from Money Bill.
View question detailsWhere can a Money Bill be introduced first?
Correct answer: B
A Money Bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. Exam tip: remember Lok Sabha's primacy in financial control.
View question detailsIn which field is Lok Sabha considered more powerful?
Correct answer: A
Lok Sabha has greater control in financial matters and over the Council of Ministers. Exam tip: remember reasons for Lok Sabha superiority.
View question detailsRajya Sabha's special role is linked with what?
Correct answer: A
Rajya Sabha brings the voice of States to the national level. Exam tip: remember federal representation.
View question detailsMajority in Lok Sabha is important for formation of what?
Correct answer: A
Government is formed on the basis of majority in Lok Sabha. Exam tip: link majority with government formation.
View question detailsApproximately how many Rajya Sabha members retire every two years?
Correct answer: A
About one-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years. Exam tip: remember the rotation system.
View question detailsLok Sabha and Rajya Sabha together participate in which main function?
Correct answer: A
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are the two Houses of Parliament. They discuss bills and generally take part in passing them to make laws. Writing judgments is a function of the judiciary, while conducting elections is the responsibility of the Election Commission. Exam tip: remember that Parliament’s main legislative function is making laws.
View question detailsWhich House has decisive influence in removing the government?
Correct answer: B
The government depends on the confidence of Lok Sabha. Exam tip: remember no-confidence with Lok Sabha.
View question detailsBudget in Parliament is an example of which power?
Correct answer: B
Budget is linked with the financial power of Parliament. Exam tip: link budget with financial control.
View question detailsThe Speaker is mainly associated with which House?
Correct answer: A
The Speaker conducts the proceedings of Lok Sabha. Exam tip: link Speaker with Lok Sabha.
View question detailsWho presides over Rajya Sabha?
Correct answer: B
The Vice-President of India is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Exam tip: link Vice-President with Rajya Sabha.
View question detailsWhich power of Parliament is related to making laws?
Correct answer: A
Legislative power means the power to make laws. Parliament makes laws by debating and passing Bills. Controlling the executive is also an important parliamentary function, but it is not the power directly concerned with law-making. Exam tip: connect ‘legislative’ with ‘legislation’, meaning laws.
View question detailsWhy is Lok Sabha considered to have more direct democratic representation?
Correct answer: A
Because of direct elections, Lok Sabha has a direct link with the people. Exam tip: remember direct mandate.
View question detailsThe existence of Rajya Sabha strengthens which principle in Indian governance?
Correct answer: A
Rajya Sabha gives States representation in the national Parliament. Exam tip: link federalism with Rajya Sabha.
View question detailsIf Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha disagree on an ordinary Bill, what may be a method of resolution?
Correct answer: A
A joint sitting may be possible in a deadlock over an ordinary Bill. Exam tip: link joint sitting with ordinary Bill.
View question detailsThe right to ask questions to the government shows which role of Parliament?
Correct answer: A
Through questions, Parliament makes the executive accountable. Exam tip: remember executive accountability.
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