Indian Polity MCQs - 24 October 2014

1. Which parliamentary committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?
[A]Estimates Committee
[B]Public Accounts Committee
[C]Privileges Committee
[D]Committee on Government Assurances


2. Which of the following is not correct regarding a Money Bill?
[A]It can be passed by the Lok Sabha even if the Rajya Sabha rejects it
[B]It is deemed to have been passed by both Houses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days
[C]It can be introduced in either house of parliament
[D]It requires prior approval of the President


3. The Union Territories get representation in ____________________________.
[A]Lok Sabha
[B]Rajya Sabha
[C]Both Houses of Parliament
[D]None of these


4.  In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the ________________________.
[A]Vice President
[B]President
[C]Speaker of Lok Sabha
[D]Member of the Lok Sabha specfically elected for the purpose


5. Which of the following is not a Standing Committee of the Parliament?
[A]Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
[B]Committee on Public Undertakings
[C]Committee on Public Accounts
[D]Estimates Committee