Indian Parliament Procedures Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deputy Speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Quorum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Question Hour reserved in the Parliament?

    <p>First hour of every working day</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Unstarred Questions do not require oral answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To discuss matters of urgent public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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