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In the parlance of parliament and state legislatures, what is special majority?

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  1. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House

  2. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes

  3. Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and there should also be two-thirds majority of the total capacity of membership of that House

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Two-thirds of present and voting members must vote yes, and this number must also constitute the majority of the total capacity of membership of that House.

Who among the following in the state legislature decides the disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly arising on the grounds of defection?

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  1. Speaker of Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Chairman of Legislative Council

  4. Leader of Majority party

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Such a decision by the Speaker is subject to judicial review as well as a Supreme Court's decision in 1992.

What is the minimum age of qualification for membership in the Legislative Assemble and Legislative Council of the state respectively?

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  1. 30 and 35

  2. 20 and 25

  3. 25 and 30

  4. 18 and 21

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The qualification to member of the lergely similar to the qualification to be the members of Parliament. A person should be, citizen of India not less than 25 years and of age to be member of the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years as per Article 173 of Indian Constitution to be a member of the Legislative Council.

Who among the following in the state Legislature decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?

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  1. Speaker of Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Chairman of Legislative Council

  4. Leader of Majority party

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A speaker of Legislative Assembly is the head of the House. Who has all the power of approval as well as the rejection of bills. So the Speaker has the power to decide whether the bill is Money Bill or not.

What among the following is the common procedure for both the Parliament and the state legislature?
1- A Bill can be passed in either Houses
2- Money Bill can only originate in the lower house
3- An ordinary Bill can be introduced either by minister or private members
4- At the point of a deadlock between the Houses over an ordinary bill, There can be a joint sitting of both Houses.

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3 and 4

  4. Only 4

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is a provision for a joint sitting at the Parliamentary level between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, but there is No provision for a joint sitting at the state level between assembly and council.

Who got the power of making law?

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  1. State Legislative

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Legislative Assembly

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laws can be both state and central.  Laws in India can be made by the Union Government (National Laws) or at the State Level (State Laws). Central laws are passed by parliament. On the other hand state laws are made by state legislature. Each state has a huge number of laws passed.

Which among the following statements is/are not true about the Public Bill?

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  1. Generally, it has a better chance of approval than the Private Bill

  2. Public Bill is introduced by a minister in the Parliament

  3. Notice period for introduction of Bill is one month

  4. A Public Bill demonstrates the policies of the ruling party government

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Public bill is a bill which is of national interest. Public bill can only introduced by a member of parliament who is of ruling party. Generally, it has a better chance of approval than the Private Bill, A Public Bill demonstrates the policies of the ruling party government. Notice period for the introduction of the Bill is 7 days and notice period of one month is required for Private Bill.

All the executive actions of the government of the state are taken on whose name?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. President

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

All the executive actions of the government of the state are taken on the name of Governor.

Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the non-confidence motion?

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  1. There's no need to state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha

  2. Once passed, it leads to the resignation of the entire council of ministers

  3. It can also be moved against an individual minister

  4. No-Confidence motion needs the support of 50 members to get admitted in the House

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Non-confidence motion can only be moved against the entire council of ministers. It cannot be moved against some individual minister.

Who among the following administers the oath of office to the Governor?

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  1. Chief Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Chief Justice of concerned State High Court

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the Chief Justice of concerned State High Court who administers the oath of office to the Governor. In his absence, it is the senior-most judge of the High Court who administers the oath.