Indian Constitution at Work

The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

1. 1.Adjournment motion
2. 2.Question hour
3. 3.Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

1. (a)the matter of creating new All India Services
2. (b)amending the Constitution
3. (c)the removal of the government
4. (d)making cut motions

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

1. (a)all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
2. (b)the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
3. (c)the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
4. (d)the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?

1. 1.To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. 2.To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. 3.To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 and 2
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3
4. (d)3 only

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?

1. 1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. 2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. 3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. 4.Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 and 3 only
3. (c)1, 2 and 3
4. (d)1, 3 and 4