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What is the consequence if a No-Confidence Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha?
What is the consequence if a No-Confidence Motion is passed in the Lok Sabha?
- The Lok Sabha is dissolved
- The opposition takes over as the ruling party
- The Prime Minister is removed from office
- The government has to resign (correct)
Under what condition can the President dissolve the House?
Under what condition can the President dissolve the House?
- If there are no parties with the majority to form the government (correct)
- If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha recommends it
- If there is a motion of No Confidence passed
- If the Prime Minister resigns
What happens when a sitting or an ex-member of the House dies?
What happens when a sitting or an ex-member of the House dies?
- The House is dissolved
- A new election is held immediately
- The House is adjourned (correct)
- The Prime Minister recommends dissolution of the House
How long is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected for?
How long is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected for?
Who looks after the proceedings of the House in absence of the Speaker?
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?
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?
When is Question Hour reserved in the Parliament?
What is the main difference between Starred and Unstarred Questions in Parliament?
What is the main difference between Starred and Unstarred Questions in Parliament?
In what situation is an Adjournment Motion typically used 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?
What is the term used to describe a proposal made by a member of the House for discussions on important public matters?
Study Notes
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
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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.
