Indian Parliament Procedures Quiz

What is the consequence if a No-Confidence Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha?

Under what condition can the President dissolve the House?

What happens when a sitting or an ex-member of the House dies?

How long is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected for?

Who looks after the proceedings of the House in absence of the Speaker?

What is the term used to describe the number of members required for bills to be passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

When is Question Hour reserved in the Parliament?

What is the main difference between Starred and Unstarred Questions in Parliament?

In what situation is an Adjournment Motion typically used in Parliament?

What is the term used to describe a proposal made by a member of the House for discussions on important public matters?

No-Confidence Motion

A proposal expressing lack of confidence in a Ministry, requiring support of at least 50 members
If passed in the Lok Sabha, the government must resign

Dissolution of the House

The Prime Minister can recommend dissolution of the House after a No-Confidence Motion is passed
The President can dissolve the House if no party has a majority to form the government

Adjournment and Prorogation of the House

The House can be adjourned due to a sitting or ex-member's death, disorder, or no quorum
Adjournment can be temporary or permanent, leading to prorogation

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The presiding officer of the House, elected from among members after general elections
Must act impartially, with a term of five years
A Deputy Speaker takes over in the Speaker's absence

Quorum

The required number of members must be present in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for bill passage
The Speaker may adjourn the House until the requisite quorum is met

Question Hour

A time for members to ask questions to the government on public interest matters
Three types of questions: Starred (oral answers), Unstarred (written answers), and Short Notice (less than 10 days' notice)

Motions

Proposals made by members to discuss important public matters
Types of motions include Adjournment Motion, which prioritizes urgent public matters over normal business

Test your knowledge on the procedures and rules followed in the Indian Parliament, including quorum requirements and the Question Hour. Learn about parliamentary practices and protocols.