Parliamentary Procedures Quiz
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What must occur for a member's seat to fall vacant after resignation?

  • The resignation must be announced in the House.
  • The resignation must be ratified by a majority vote in the House.
  • The resignation must be accepted by the Chairman or Speaker. (correct)
  • The member must submit a written resignation to the President.

    • Under what circumstance can a House declare a member's seat vacant due to absence?

  • If the member is absent for four consecutive days.
  • If the member misses three consecutive meetings.
  • If the member is absent during the budget session.
  • If the member is absent for sixty days without permission. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a member to vacate their seat in Parliament?

  • Being expelled by the House.
  • If their election is declared void by the court.
  • Being elected to the office of President.
  • Being elected as the Chief Minister of a state. (correct)

    • Who is responsible for administering the oath or affirmation to members of Parliament?

    <p>The President or an appointed person. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a member declare to uphold in their oath of affirmation?

    <p>The sovereignty and integrity of India. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a member does not take the oath or affirmation before joining the House?

    <p>They cannot participate in the proceedings of the House. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a disqualified person is elected to Parliament, which body can declare the election void?

    <p>The High Court. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Chairman or Speaker verify before accepting a resignation?

    <p>That the resignation is voluntary and genuine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Privilege Motion in Parliament?

    <p>To censure a minister for breaching privileges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of closure allows undiscussed clauses to be voted on along with discussed ones due to lack of time?

    <p>Guillotine Closure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman?

    <p>Any member from the House (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Secretary-General play in the House's secretariat?

    <p>Head of the House secretariat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motion is initiated to bring attention to urgent public matters and requires an authoritative statement from a minister?

    <p>Calling Attention Motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinct requirement for an Adjournment Motion to be admitted in Parliament?

    <p>It must be supported by 50 members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the Leader of the House?

    <p>Nominating deputy leaders and influencing business conduct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Closure by Compartments, how are the clauses of a bill organized for debate?

    <p>Grouped into parts before debate starts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can serve as the Chairman if both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are absent?

    <p>Any house member appointed by the president (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the nature of Adjournment Motions?

    <p>Extraordinary devices interrupting normal business (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which House is the 'Leader of the House' position found?

    <p>In both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman is vacant?

    <p>A member appointed by the president performs the duties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kangaroo Closure allows debate to skip over which types of clauses?

    <p>Only important clauses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Calling Attention Motion first established in the Parliament?

    <p>1954 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Leader of the House in India and a similar role in the USA?

    <p>The same functionary in the USA is called the 'majority leader' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the Secretary-General of each House's secretariat?

    <p>The Chairman of the House (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen for the Deputy Speaker to vacate his office?

    <p>He must cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of the Deputy Speaker when the Speaker is absent?

    <p>He performs the duties of the Speaker's office. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Deputy Speaker elected in the Lok Sabha?

    <p>By a vote from the Lok Sabha members after the Speaker's election. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What privilege does the Deputy Speaker have when appointed to a parliamentary committee?

    <p>He automatically becomes the chairman of the committee. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a resolution to remove the Deputy Speaker be moved?

    <p>After giving 14 days’ advance notice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Deputy Speaker is incorrect?

    <p>He is subordinate to the Speaker. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is a tie during a vote presided by the Deputy Speaker?

    <p>He can exercise a casting vote. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker regarding party membership?

    <p>The Speaker resigns from party membership, while the Deputy Speaker does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which circumstance can the president summon a joint sitting of both Houses?

    <p>If a bill is rejected by the other House (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bill does NOT qualify for a joint sitting between the two Houses?

    <p>Money bills (B), Constitutional amendment bills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time allowed for a House to act on a bill before a joint sitting can be called?

    <p>Six months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses?

    <p>The Speaker of Lok Sabha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation does NOT constitute a deadlock that allows for a joint sitting?

    <p>A bill is passed by both Houses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the lapse of a bill?

    <p>A bill does not lapse if summoned before a joint sitting (A), A bill lapses if the Lok Sabha is dissolved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Lok Sabha is prorogued for more than four consecutive days?

    <p>It does not count towards the six-month period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly reflects the power of the Lok Sabha regarding money bills?

    <p>The Lok Sabha has overriding powers over money bills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Resignation of Members

    • Members can resign by writing to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha or Speaker of Lok Sabha.
    • A seat becomes vacant upon acceptance of resignation; it may be refused if deemed not voluntary or genuine.

    Absence from Meetings

    • A member's seat can be declared vacant if absent for 60 days without permission.
    • Period of absence excludes prorogation or adjournment over four consecutive days.

    Grounds for Vacating Seat

    • A member vacates their seat if:
      • Election is declared void by the court.
      • Expelled by the House.
      • Elected as President or Vice-President.
      • Appointed as governor of a state.
    • The Representation of the People Act (1951) allows courts to declare elections void for disqualified candidates.

    Oath and Affirmation

    • Members must take an oath before the President or appointed person before participating in House proceedings.
    • Oath includes pledges of allegiance to the Constitution and promise to uphold India's sovereignty.
    • Without the oath, members cannot vote or access privileges.

    Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

    • Elected by Lok Sabha members post-Speaker election.
    • Holds office during Lok Sabha's life, can vacate seat under specific conditions (membership ceases, resignation, or removal).
    • Acts as Speaker during absences and presides over joint sessions.
    • Has casting vote in the event of a tie; not subordinate to Speaker.

    Secretariat of Parliament

    • Each House has its own secretariat, headed by a secretary-general.
    • The secretary-general is a permanent officer appointed by the presiding officer.

    Leaders in Parliament

    • Leader of the House:
      • In Lok Sabha, typically the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
      • In Rajya Sabha, a minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
    • Leader of the Opposition:
      • Present in each House, leads opposition parties.

    Parliamentary Procedures

    • Privilege Motion: Moved when a minister breaches parliamentary privilege.
    • Calling Attention Motion: Urgent matters raised for ministerial statement, established in 1954.
    • Adjournment Motion: Needs 50 members’ support, interrupts regular business, requiring extensive discussion time.

    Joint Sitting of Two Houses

    • Occurs to resolve legislative deadlocks when:
      • A bill is rejected by one House.
      • Houses disagree on amendments.
      • More than six months pass without action on the bill.
    • Joint sitting applies only to ordinary and financial bills, not to money bills or constitutional amendments.
    • Presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha; the Deputy Speaker or Deputy Chairman may preside in their absence.

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    Test your knowledge on the resignation and absence procedures within the Indian Parliament. This quiz covers the rules related to the resignation of members and the conditions under which their seats may be declared vacant. Understand the roles of the Chairman and Speaker in accepting resignations and managing attendance.

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