UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 26/60 SAMVEG IAS

UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 26/60 SAMVEG IAS

Q.1 Consider the following statements with regard to a Private Bill?

1. It can be introduced by any member of Parliament
2. Its rejection by the House has an implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government

Select the correct code

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2 Consider the following statements.

1. Parliamentary Affairs Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister.
2. The Political Affairs Committee, the most powerful often described as a “Super-Cabinet”.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None

Q.3Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Censure motion’?

1. It can be moved against any individual minister
2. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from the office.

Choose the correct code

1. 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.4 In which of the following situations the President can exercise constitutional discretion?

1. Appointment of Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha or when the Prime Minister in office dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor.
2. Dismissal of the council of ministers when it cannot prove the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha if the council of ministers has lost its majority.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. None of the above

Q.5 The Electoral College for the election of President consists of

1. Elected members of both the houses of parliament.
2. The independently elected members of the legislatives assemblies of the state.
3. Lt. Governor of Union territories.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. None