Who among the following acts as the Presiding Officer of the house without being its member?
The Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Although the Vice-President presides over the sessions of the Rajya Sabha, he is not a member of the house. The Vice-President’s role is to maintain order during debates and to oversee the general functioning of the house, including ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedures.
Who has the power to Summon a joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament in India?
Who conducts elections for both the Houses of Parliament in India?
Which of the following is correct regarding a no-confidence motion?
P. It can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Q. It can only be brought against the Council of Ministers, not against a single minister.
The casting of a vote by the Speaker of either House of Parliament in the event of an equal vote on any subject is called ............"
Which of the following statements is true for the members of the Rajya Sabha?
(A) Members of the Rajya Sabha have the same salary and other benefits as members of the Lok Sabha.
(B) Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the State Legislative Assemblies through the single transferable vote system.
Which of the following is correct regarding the Center's power to make laws?
(A) Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty or international agreement with any other country.
(B) Any law passed by Parliament for this purpose cannot be declared invalid on the ground that it relates to a subject mentioned in the State List.
Which of the following is a parliamentary privilege of elected representatives in India?
(A) Freedom of speech in Parliament
(B) Immunity from arrest in relation to anything said or any vote given by them in Parliament
(C) Exemption from participating as a witness while the House is in session.
............... is a question asked during the Question Hour when a member requires an oral answer in the House, which can result in supplementary questions being asked.
In the Indian Parliament, what is the Council of States called?
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?
