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| 4626 |
Can the President dissolve Lok Sabha on their own?
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No, only on the advice of the Council of Ministers
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| 4627 |
Can Parliament punish for breach of privilege?
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Yes, for members or outsiders obstructing parliamentary work
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| 4628 |
Can Parliament amend the Constitution?
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Yes, under Article 368
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| 4629 |
Can a non-member participate in parliamentary proceedings?
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Yes, with permission, but cannot vote
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| 4630 |
Who nominates members to Lok Sabha?
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Two members of Anglo-Indian community (now abolished by 104th Amendment)
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| 4631 |
Who nominates members to Rajya Sabha?
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The President, 12 members distinguished in arts, literature, science, and social service
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| 4632 |
Can Parliament make laws on concurrent list subjects?
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Yes, but state law prevails if there is a conflict unless Parliament decides otherwise
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| 4633 |
Who has the final authority on a money bill?
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Lok Sabha
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| 4634 |
What is the role of Rajya Sabha in money bills?
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Can suggest amendments within 14 days
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| 4635 |
Can money bills originate in Rajya Sabha?
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No, only in Lok Sabha
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| 4636 |
Which article gives Parliament power to legislate on residuary subjects?
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Article 248
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| 4637 |
Can Parliament make laws on subjects in the State List during national emergency?
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Yes, under Article 249
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| 4638 |
Can the President dissolve Rajya Sabha?
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No, it is a permanent House
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| 4639 |
Who can call a joint sitting of Parliament?
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The President
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| 4640 |
What is a joint sitting of Parliament?
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Meeting of both Houses to resolve a deadlock on a bill
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| 4641 |
Can the President summon or prorogue Parliament?
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Yes, under Article 85
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| 4642 |
Is Rajya Sabha a permanent body?
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Yes, one-third of members retire every two years
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| 4643 |
What is the term of office for Rajya Sabha members?
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Six years
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| 4644 |
Can the Lok Sabha be dissolved before completion of term?
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Yes, by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers
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| 4645 |
What is the term of office for Lok Sabha members?
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Five years
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| 4646 |
What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
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250 members (238 elected, 12 nominated by the President)
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| 4647 |
What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?
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552 members (530 from states, 20 from Union Territories, 2 nominated by the President)
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| 4648 |
How are members of Rajya Sabha elected?
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Indirectly by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
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| 4649 |
How are members of Lok Sabha elected?
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Directly by the people through general elections
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| 4650 |
Who is the presiding officer of Rajya Sabha?
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The Vice-President of India
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