Functions of Parliament in India
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What electoral functions does the Parliament perform?

  • Electing the President and Vice President of India (correct)
  • Selecting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • Appointing the Prime Minister and Cabinet members
  • Appointing the Governor of each state
  • Which body has the power to remove Judges of the High Court and Supreme Court?

  • The Rajya Sabha
  • The President of India
  • The Lok Sabha (correct)
  • The Prime Minister
  • What is a specific power of the Rajya Sabha in relation to constitutional amendments?

  • Proposing constitutional amendments
  • Approving constitutional amendments (correct)
  • Making final decisions on constitutional amendments
  • Blocking constitutional amendments
  • Who is the final authority in matters of regulating the business of the legislature?

    <p>The presiding officer of the legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the anti-defection law mentioned in the text?

    <p>To restrict legislators from defecting to another party after getting elected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 52nd amendment act made in 1985?

    <p>It resolved the issue of legislators defecting to other parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered defection according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of defection for a legislature member?

    <p>Losing the membership of the House and being disqualified from holding any political office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the impact of the anti-defection amendment according to the text?

    <p>It has not been able to curb defections but has empowered the party leadership and presiding officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the Legislature the most representative of all organs of government according to the text?

    <p>Members coming from various castes, religions, and sects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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