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What is the maximum number of members that can be in the legislative council?
Who is responsible for appointing the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
What is the term duration for a member of the Legislative Council?
Which type of bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council?
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How many members of the Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor?
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What is the required minimum age to contest in the Legislative Council election?
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What is the function of the Speaker related to bills in the Legislative Assembly?
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Which of the following sessions is typically the first of the year for the Legislative Assembly?
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What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Public Accounts Committee?
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What is the term of members in the Estimate Committee?
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How are members of the Standing Committees elected?
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Who appoints the members of the SC/ST Welfare Committee?
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Which of the following is not a type of parliamentary committee?
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What is the maximum number of members allowed in the SC/ST Welfare Committee?
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Which committee focuses on public sector undertakings?
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What is the term duration for members of the Public Undertakings Committee?
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What is the primary function of Standing Committees in the parliamentary system?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical role of Standing Committees?
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How do Standing Committees contribute to the legislative process?
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Which statement about the composition of Standing Committees is true?
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What is the main purpose of inviting experts to Standing Committee meetings?
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Which of the following functions does NOT fall under the responsibilities of Standing Committees?
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What happens to the recommendations made by Standing Committees?
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Standing Committees primarily serve to facilitate what aspect of governance?
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Study Notes
Presidential Ordinance
- President can issue an Ordinance when Parliament is not in session.
- Must be ratified by Parliament within 6 weeks to remain valid; otherwise, it is null and void.
Parliamentary Committees
- Approximately 33 committees exist in Lok Sabha.
- Types of committees include:
- Standing Committees (Permanent)
- Ad-hoc Committees (Temporary)
Standing Committees in Parliament
- Includes:
- Committee on Estimates
- Public Accounts Committee
- Public Undertakings Committee
- Maximum members for Public Accounts and Public Undertakings Committees:
- 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 nominated by Rajya Sabha).
- Maximum members for Estimates Committee:
- 30 members.
- Term for members in both Estimates and Public Undertakings Committees:
- 1 year.
Members in SC/ST Welfare Committee
- Maximum of 30 members:
- 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 nominated by Rajya Sabha.
Legislative Council Composition
- 1/3 elected from local bodies (municipality, district board).
- 1/3 elected by Legislative Assembly members (MLAs).
- 1/12 elected by Graduates and Teachers from respective constituencies.
- 1/6 nominated by Governor from various fields.
- Also known as Upper house, Permanent house, or House of Elders.
- Term for members (MLC): 6 years.
- Total members can range from a minimum of 40 to a maximum of 1/3 of the Legislative Assembly.
Financial Bills
- Money bills can only be discussed in the Legislative Assembly.
- Minimum age to contest for Legislative Council election: 30 years.
Speaker of Legislative Assembly
- Elected by members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
- Responsibilities include:
- Deciding speaking order in Assembly.
- Presiding over joint sessions.
- Determining if a bill is a money bill or an ordinary bill.
- Term: 5 years.
- Speaker can be removed by Legislative Assembly members.
Legislative Assembly Sessions
- Minimum of two sessions held each year (Rainy & Winter).
- Gap between two sessions must not exceed 6 months.
- First session of the Legislative Assembly: Budget session.
- Money bills cannot originate in the Legislative Council.
High Courts of the State
- High Court judges are appointed as per Article 50, which separates the judiciary from legislative and executive functions.
Fundamental Duties
- Introduced by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, included in Part IV-A, Article 51(A) of the Constitution.
- Citizens have 11 fundamental duties including:
- Respect for the National Flag and Anthem.
- Abiding by the Constitution and its ideals.
- Defending the country and promoting harmony among citizens.
- Preserving the environment and developing scientific temper.
- Parents' responsibility to ensure education for children aged 6 to 14 years.
- Fundamental Duties are applicable only to Indian citizens, and they are not legally enforceable.
Recent Additions to Fundamental Duties
- The 11th fundamental duty was added via the 86th Amendment in 2002.
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Test your knowledge on parliamentary procedures including the issuance of ordinances by the president and the various types of committees in the Lok Sabha. This quiz covers important aspects of legislative practices and structures within the parliament. Evaluate your understanding of these critical functions in Indian governance.
