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UPSC 2013 · Q1 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
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Answer: (a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
UPSC 2013 · Q21 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State
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Answer: (d) without the consent of any State
UPSC 2013 · Q51 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Consider the following statements : The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts

  1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
  2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
  3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
UPSC 2013 · Q59 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

  1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
  2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
  3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
UPSC 2013 · Q70 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
  2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only