Union Government and Parliamentary System - One Line Questions

1. What is the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha? — 25 years
2. What is the minimum age to be eligible for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha? — 30 years
3. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as stipulated in the Constitution? — 250 members
4. What is the term of office for the President of India? — 5 years
5. What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha? — 6 years
6. What is the maximum number of elected members in the Lok Sabha? — 543
7. The President can be impeached by a procedure laid down in which Article of the Constitution? — Article 61
8. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons, reprieves, or respites? — Article 72
9. Which Article of the Constitution states that there shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President? — Article 74
10. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the appointment and powers of the Attorney General for India? — Article 76
11. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the summoning, prorogation, and dissolution of the House of the People (Lok Sabha)? — Article 85
12. The President can promulgate an Ordinance when: — Both Houses of Parliament are not in session
13. Who is the constitutional advisor to the Government of India? — Attorney General
14. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by: — Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
15. The concept of 'Question Hour' in Parliament is meant for: — Asking questions by members to the government
16. The principle of 'collective responsibility' in a parliamentary government means that: — The entire Council of Ministers is responsible to the legislature
17. The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the beginning of: — The first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session every year
18. A 'Vote on Account' is passed by Parliament to allow the government to: — Expend funds for a part of the financial year
19. Which of the following is NOT a type of parliamentary committee? — Judicial Committees
20. Which of the following is a key feature of the parliamentary system? — Fusion of powers between executive and legislature
21. The Lok Sabha is also known as the: — House of the People
22. In the parliamentary system, the executive is drawn from and accountable to the: — Legislature
23. Which House of Parliament is also known as the 'Council of States'? — Rajya Sabha
24. The term 'Parliament' in India refers to: — President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
25. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: — Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
26. The Vice President of India is elected by: — Members of both Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting
27. What is the quorum required to conduct business in either House of Parliament? — One-tenth of the total membership of the House
28. The doctrine of 'Separation of Powers' is more strictly adhered to in which type of government? — Presidential System
29. The powers and functions of the Union Parliament are derived from which part of the Indian Constitution? — Part V
30. Who is the real executive authority in the Union Government of India? — Prime Minister
31. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is the: — Prime Minister
32. Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha? — Prime Minister
33. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? — Vice President of India
34. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? — Speaker of the Lok Sabha
35. Who is the constitutional head of the Union Government of India? — President
36. Who nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from the fields of art, literature, science, and social services? — President
37. A Money Bill can only be introduced in which House of Parliament? — Lok Sabha
38. The 'No Confidence Motion' can be moved against the Council of Ministers in which House of Parliament? — Lok Sabha
39. What is the main advantage of the parliamentary system? — Responsiveness to public opinion
40. The Union Government is also known as the: — Central Government
41. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by: — The President
42. The Prime Minister and other Ministers are collectively responsible to which body? — The Lok Sabha
43. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India? — The President
44. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: — The members of the Lok Sabha
45. The President can declare a National Emergency under Article 352 on the advice of: — The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
46. Who can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term? — The Prime Minister
47. The President of India acts on the advice of: — The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
48. The 'Zero Hour' in Parliament refers to: — The time for questioning the government after Question Hour
49. What is the primary role of the Prime Minister in the parliamentary system? — To lead the government and the Council of Ministers
50. The 'Parliamentary System' in India is largely based on the model of which country? — United Kingdom
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