UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 3 January 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements about the sessions of Parliament: The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and its dissolution. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’. How many of the statements given above are correct? a) One only b) Two only c) Three only d) All of the above Correct Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. This ensures that Parliament meets at least twice a year. Statement 2 is correct. The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May. Statement 3 is incorrect. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha). So, a session ends with prorogation, not necessarily dissolution. Statement 4 is correct. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’. Incorrect Solution: c) Statement 1 is correct. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. This ensures that Parliament meets at least twice a year. Statement 2 is correct. The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May. Statement 3 is incorrect. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha). So, a session ends with prorogation, not necessarily dissolution. Statement 4 is correct. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements about the sessions of Parliament:

• The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months.

• The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May.

• A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and its dissolution.

• The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

• a) One only

• b) Two only

• c) Three only

• d) All of the above

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is correct. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. This ensures that Parliament meets at least twice a year.

Statement 2 is correct. The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May.

Statement 3 is incorrect. A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha). So, a session ends with prorogation, not necessarily dissolution.

Statement 4 is correct. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.

Solution: c)

Statement 1 is correct. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. This ensures that Parliament meets at least twice a year.

Statement 2 is correct. The Budget Session of Parliament is usually held between February to May.

Statement 4 is correct. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following pairs: List I (Term) List II (Description) A. Adjournment 1. Ends the very life of the existing House B. Prorogation 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly C. Adjournment sine die 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time D. Dissolution 4. Terminates a session of the House How many of the above pairs is / are correctly matched: a) One only b) Two only c) Three only d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) A. Adjournment – 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. B. Prorogation – 4. Terminates a session of the House. C. Adjournment sine die – 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly. D. Dissolution – 1. Ends the very life of the existing House. Incorrect Solution: d) A. Adjournment – 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time. B. Prorogation – 4. Terminates a session of the House. C. Adjournment sine die – 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly. D. Dissolution – 1. Ends the very life of the existing House.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following pairs:

List I (Term) | List II (Description)

A. Adjournment | 1. Ends the very life of the existing House

B. Prorogation | 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly

C. Adjournment sine die | 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time

D. Dissolution | 4. Terminates a session of the House

How many of the above pairs is / are correctly matched:

• a) One only

• b) Two only

• c) Three only

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

A. Adjournment – 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time.

B. Prorogation – 4. Terminates a session of the House.

C. Adjournment sine die – 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly.

D. Dissolution – 1. Ends the very life of the existing House.

Solution: d)

A. Adjournment – 3. Suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time.

B. Prorogation – 4. Terminates a session of the House.

C. Adjournment sine die – 2. Terminates a sitting indefinitely without naming a day for reassembly.

D. Dissolution – 1. Ends the very life of the existing House.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Regarding the ‘Question Hour’ and ‘Zero Hour’ in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: Both are mentioned in the Rules of Procedure. During Zero Hour, members can raise matters without any prior notice. The Question Hour is the first hour of every parliamentary sitting. Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1, 2, and 3 only b) 2, 3, and 4 only c) 1 and 2 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Question Hour is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure, but the Zero Hour is not. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct. During Zero Hour, members can raise matters without prior notice; Question Hour is the first hour of every sitting; Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Question Hour is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure, but the Zero Hour is not. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct. During Zero Hour, members can raise matters without prior notice; Question Hour is the first hour of every sitting; Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour.

#### 3. Question

Regarding the ‘Question Hour’ and ‘Zero Hour’ in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

• Both are mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.

• During Zero Hour, members can raise matters without any prior notice.

• The Question Hour is the first hour of every parliamentary sitting.

• Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• a) 1, 2, and 3 only

• b) 2, 3, and 4 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) None of the above

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Question Hour is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure, but the Zero Hour is not.

Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct. During Zero Hour, members can raise matters without prior notice; Question Hour is the first hour of every sitting; Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question Hour.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Question Hour is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure, but the Zero Hour is not.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament: A joint sitting can be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Rules of Procedure of the Rajya Sabha govern the joint sitting. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint sitting in the absence of the Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 3 only b) 2 and 4 only c) 1 and 3 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. A joint sitting cannot be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. Such a bill must be passed separately by both Houses as per Article 368. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha govern the joint sitting, not those of the Rajya Sabha. Statement 3 is correct. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses. Statement 4 is incorrect. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President of India) does not preside over the joint sitting. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. A joint sitting cannot be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. Such a bill must be passed separately by both Houses as per Article 368. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha govern the joint sitting, not those of the Rajya Sabha. Statement 3 is correct. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses. Statement 4 is incorrect. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President of India) does not preside over the joint sitting.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament:

• A joint sitting can be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill.

• The Rules of Procedure of the Rajya Sabha govern the joint sitting.

• The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses.

• The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint sitting in the absence of the Speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• b) 2 and 4 only

• c) 1 and 3 only

• d) None of the above

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect. A joint sitting cannot be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. Such a bill must be passed separately by both Houses as per Article 368.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha govern the joint sitting, not those of the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 3 is correct. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses.

Statement 4 is incorrect. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides. If both are absent, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President of India) does not preside over the joint sitting.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect. A joint sitting cannot be convened for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. Such a bill must be passed separately by both Houses as per Article 368.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha govern the joint sitting, not those of the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 3 is correct. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total number of members of both Houses.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding State emergency. The imposition of the President’s rule is approved by the president and does not require the sanction of the Parliament. It can be revoked any time by the President, without the approval of Parliament. President’s rule was imposed on all the states in India except Telangana. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1, 3 b) 1, 2 c) 2 only d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: c) A proclamation imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the houses of parliament within two months from the date of its issue. However, if the proclamation of President’s rule is issued at a time when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of two months without approving the proclamation, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided that the Rajya Sabha approves it in the meantime. President’s rule can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval. Chhattisgarh and Telangana are the only states where the president’s rule has not been imposed so far. Incorrect Solution: c) A proclamation imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the houses of parliament within two months from the date of its issue. However, if the proclamation of President’s rule is issued at a time when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of two months without approving the proclamation, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided that the Rajya Sabha approves it in the meantime. President’s rule can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval. Chhattisgarh and Telangana are the only states where the president’s rule has not been imposed so far.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding State emergency.

• The imposition of the President’s rule is approved by the president and does not require the sanction of the Parliament.

• It can be revoked any time by the President, without the approval of Parliament.

• President’s rule was imposed on all the states in India except Telangana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: c)

A proclamation imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the houses of parliament within two months from the date of its issue.

However, if the proclamation of President’s rule is issued at a time when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place during the period of two months without approving the proclamation, then the proclamation survives until 30 days from the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after its reconstitution, provided that the Rajya Sabha approves it in the meantime.

President’s rule can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval.

Chhattisgarh and Telangana are the only states where the president’s rule has not been imposed so far.

Solution: c)

A proclamation imposing president’s rule must be approved by both the houses of parliament within two months from the date of its issue.

President’s rule can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval.

Chhattisgarh and Telangana are the only states where the president’s rule has not been imposed so far.

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