Indian Polity From M. Laxmikanth

Q.1

Consider the following statements:
1. A bill pending in the Legislature of a State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof.
2. A bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ans .

Both 1 and 2

Q.2

Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a council or for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council.
2. The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a council shall not exceed one half of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ans .

Only 1

Q.3

The Upper Chamber of the State Legislature, besides other members, consists of:

1/12 elected by teachers’ electorate; 1/3 elected by municipalities; 1/12 elected by registered graduates

1/12 elected by registered graduates; 1/12 elected by women; 1/3 elected by trade unions and co-operative institutions

1/12 elected by women; 1/12 elected by municipalities and other local bodies; 1/3 elected by teachers’ electorate

1/3 directly elected by the people; 1/12 elected by registered graduates; 1/12 elected by cooperative banks, women’s organisations and other co-operative bodies

Ans .

1/12 elected by teachers’ electorate; 1/3 elected by municipalities; 1/12 elected by registered graduates

Q.4

The quorum to hold a meeting of a House of the State Legislature shall be:

Thirty members or one-tenth of total membership whichever is less

One-half of the total membership of the House

One-tenth of the total membership of the House

Ten members or one-tenth of total membership whichever is more

Ans .

Ten members or one-tenth of total membership whichever is more

Q.5

Assertion (A): A Bill which, if enacted and brought into operation, would involve expenditure from the consolidated fund of a State must have been recommended by the Governor to a House of the Legislature of the State for consideration of the Bill.
Reason (R): Such a bill cannot be passed by the House without the recommendation of the Governor for consideration of the Bill.
Codes:

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Ans .

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q.6

Consider the following statements:
A Bill is reserved by the Governor of a State for the consideration of the President. The President may
1. Give his assent to the Bill
2. Withhold his assent to the Bill
3. Veto the Bill
4. Direct the Governor of the State to return it to the House for reconsideration
Which of these are correct?

1, 2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans .

1, 2 and 4

Q.7

Which one of the following states does not have Vidhan Parishad?

Bihar

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Ans .

Rajasthan

Q.8

Consider the following statements:
1. No discussion can take place in the Legislature of a State with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court as per the provisions of Constitution of India.
2. There is no restriction on the discussion to take place in the Legislature of a State with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the State’s High Court as per provisions of the Constitution of India.
3. Courts cannot enquire into any proceedings of the Legislatures as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Ans .

1 and 3

Q.9

The Legislative Assembly of a State can pass a resolution to abolish or create a Legislative Council in the State by a:

Majority of not less than 2/3 of the members of the Legislative Assembly present and voting.

Majority of not less than 1/3 of the members of the Legislative Assembly present and voting

Majority of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly and by a majority of not less than 2/3 of the members present and voting

Simple majority of the members of the State Legislative Assembly

Ans .

Majority of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly and by a majority of not less than 2/3 of the members present and voting

Q.10

Assertion (A): Governor can withhold a non-Money Bill passed by the State Legislature.
Reason (R): Governors are empowered by the Article 200 of the Constitution of India to do so.
Codes:

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Ans .

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q.11

What is the maximum permissible strength of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) of any State?

400 members

425 members

500 members

545 members

Ans .

500 members

Q.12

Consider the following statements:
1. Reservation of a State Bill for the assent of the President is a discretionary power of the Governor of a State.
2. President of India is not empowered to keep a bill of the State Legislature pending for an indefinite period of time, without expressing his mind.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Ans .

Only 1

Q.13

What is the time-limit within which a non-money Bill has to be sent to the State Legislature by the Governor for reconsideration?

14 days

One month

Three months

No time limit specified

Ans .

No time limit specified

Q.14

Which one of the following is not correct with respect to the powers of the Governor regarding a Bill passed by the State Legislature?

He may give his assent to the Bill

He may withhold the Bill

He may reserve the Bill for the consideration of the President

He shall have no alternative but to give his assent to the Bill

Ans .

He shall have no alternative but to give his assent to the Bill

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