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