Daily Subject wise Quiz Day 49 Polity VII (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Strength of the Houses

1. As per Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum permissible strength of the Upper House of the Parliament, i.e., Rajya Sabha is 250.
2. Lok Sabha or the House of people has a maximum strength of 552 members till date, where two members are nominated from Anglo Indian Community.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Rajya Sabha

1. In the Rajya Sabha, States are represented on the basis of population.
2. The normal function of the Vice-President is to act as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

3) Which of the following statements are correct about Committee on Estimates?

1. The Estimates Committee is the largest Committee of the Parliament.
2. A minister cannot be elected as member / Chairman of the estimates committee.

Select the correct answers using the codes given below

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Parliamentary System of Government

1. The nominal executive is the head of state e.g. President while the real executive is the Prime Minister, who is the head of government
2. In India Executive is responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts.

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Simple Majority in Parliament

1. It refers to the majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting.
2. Simple majority is needed to pass a constitutional amendment bill which does not affect federalism.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?