UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 10 December 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question With reference to the limitations on the sovereignty of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: The existence of a written Constitution limits the Parliament’s power. Fundamental Rights in the Constitution can be amended by Parliament without any restrictions. The federal structure of the Indian State imposes restrictions on Parliament’s legislative competence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is Correct.: The written Constitution of India explicitly defines the powers, functions, and limitations of Parliament. This limits Parliament’s sovereignty, as it must operate within the constitutional framework. Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, the amendment of Fundamental Rights is subject to judicial review. The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), holds that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Rights. Statement 3 is Correct: India’s federal structure divides powers between the Union and the States. Parliament cannot legislate on matters in the State List unless under exceptional circumstances, limiting its legislative competence. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is Correct.: The written Constitution of India explicitly defines the powers, functions, and limitations of Parliament. This limits Parliament’s sovereignty, as it must operate within the constitutional framework. Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, the amendment of Fundamental Rights is subject to judicial review. The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), holds that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Rights. Statement 3 is Correct: India’s federal structure divides powers between the Union and the States. Parliament cannot legislate on matters in the State List unless under exceptional circumstances, limiting its legislative competence.

#### 1. Question

With reference to the limitations on the sovereignty of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

• The existence of a written Constitution limits the Parliament’s power.

• Fundamental Rights in the Constitution can be amended by Parliament without any restrictions.

• The federal structure of the Indian State imposes restrictions on Parliament’s legislative competence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is Correct.: The written Constitution of India explicitly defines the powers, functions, and limitations of Parliament.

This limits Parliament’s sovereignty, as it must operate within the constitutional framework.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, the amendment of Fundamental Rights is subject to judicial review.

The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), holds that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Rights.

Statement 3 is Correct: India’s federal structure divides powers between the Union and the States.

Parliament cannot legislate on matters in the State List unless under exceptional circumstances, limiting its legislative competence.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is Correct.: The written Constitution of India explicitly defines the powers, functions, and limitations of Parliament.

This limits Parliament’s sovereignty, as it must operate within the constitutional framework.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, the amendment of Fundamental Rights is subject to judicial review.

The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), holds that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Rights.

Statement 3 is Correct: India’s federal structure divides powers between the Union and the States.

Parliament cannot legislate on matters in the State List unless under exceptional circumstances, limiting its legislative competence.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘adjournment sine die’ in the context of parliamentary proceedings? a) Proroguing the House while in session by the President of India. b) Terminating a sitting of Parliament indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly. c) Dissolving the Lok Sabha before the completion of its normal tenure. d) Terminating a sitting of Parliament for a specified time, such as hours or days. Correct Solution: b) Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. When the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die. This power lies with the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman). It differs from a regular adjournment, which suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. Prorogation, on the other hand, terminates a session of Parliament, and dissolution ends the very life of the Lok Sabha, leading to general elections. Incorrect Solution: b) Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. When the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die. This power lies with the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman). It differs from a regular adjournment, which suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. Prorogation, on the other hand, terminates a session of Parliament, and dissolution ends the very life of the Lok Sabha, leading to general elections.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘adjournment sine die’ in the context of parliamentary proceedings?

• a) Proroguing the House while in session by the President of India.

• b) Terminating a sitting of Parliament indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly.

• c) Dissolving the Lok Sabha before the completion of its normal tenure.

• d) Terminating a sitting of Parliament for a specified time, such as hours or days.

Solution: b)

Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. When the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die. This power lies with the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman).

It differs from a regular adjournment, which suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. Prorogation, on the other hand, terminates a session of Parliament, and dissolution ends the very life of the Lok Sabha, leading to general elections.

Solution: b)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question With reference to the Estimates Committee, consider the following statements: It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. It examines the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament. It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1: Correct. It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. Statement 2: Incorrect. Examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament is the function of the Public Accounts Committee, not the Estimates Committee. Statement 3: Correct. It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1: Correct. It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates. Statement 2: Incorrect. Examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament is the function of the Public Accounts Committee, not the Estimates Committee. Statement 3: Correct. It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament.

#### 3. Question

With reference to the Estimates Committee, consider the following statements:

• It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates.

• It examines the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament.

• It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1: Correct. It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament is the function of the Public Accounts Committee, not the Estimates Committee.

Statement 3: Correct. It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament.

Solution: b)

Statement 1: Correct. It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament is the function of the Public Accounts Committee, not the Estimates Committee.

Statement 3: Correct. It suggests the form in which the estimates shall be presented to Parliament.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the differences between adjournment and prorogation: Adjournment terminates a sitting, while prorogation terminates a session of the House. Adjournment is done by the presiding officer, whereas prorogation is done by the President of India. Both adjournment and prorogation result in the lapse of all pending bills before the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time and terminates a sitting, whereas prorogation terminates not only a sitting but also a session of the House. Statement 2 is correct. Adjournment is done by the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman), while prorogation is done by the President of India. Statement 3 is incorrect. Neither adjournment nor prorogation results in the lapse of pending bills. Bills and other business pending before the House are not affected by adjournment or prorogation and can be resumed in the next session. However, prorogation causes pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) to lapse. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct. Adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time and terminates a sitting, whereas prorogation terminates not only a sitting but also a session of the House. Statement 2 is correct. Adjournment is done by the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman), while prorogation is done by the President of India. Statement 3 is incorrect. Neither adjournment nor prorogation results in the lapse of pending bills. Bills and other business pending before the House are not affected by adjournment or prorogation and can be resumed in the next session. However, prorogation causes pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) to lapse.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the differences between adjournment and prorogation:

• Adjournment terminates a sitting, while prorogation terminates a session of the House.

• Adjournment is done by the presiding officer, whereas prorogation is done by the President of India.

• Both adjournment and prorogation result in the lapse of all pending bills before the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct. Adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time and terminates a sitting, whereas prorogation terminates not only a sitting but also a session of the House.

Statement 2 is correct. Adjournment is done by the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman), while prorogation is done by the President of India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Neither adjournment nor prorogation results in the lapse of pending bills. Bills and other business pending before the House are not affected by adjournment or prorogation and can be resumed in the next session. However, prorogation causes pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) to lapse.

Solution: a)

Statement 2 is correct. Adjournment is done by the presiding officer of the House (Speaker or Chairman), while prorogation is done by the President of India.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding the effect of dissolution of the Lok Sabha on pending bills: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha lapses. A bill not passed by both Houses due to disagreement, and if the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 only Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon dissolution, whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Statement 3 is correct. If a bill is not passed by both Houses due to disagreement and the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the bill does not lapse. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon dissolution, whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Statement 3 is correct. If a bill is not passed by both Houses due to disagreement and the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the bill does not lapse.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the effect of dissolution of the Lok Sabha on pending bills:

• A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha.

• A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha lapses.

• A bill not passed by both Houses due to disagreement, and if the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• d) 2 and 3 only

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon dissolution, whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Statement 3 is correct. If a bill is not passed by both Houses due to disagreement and the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the bill does not lapse.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon dissolution, whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

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