Polity (The Parliament) MCQ Part – 02

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Subject — Indian Polity
Topic — The Parliament
Total Question in This Set — 40

• Indian Polity (The Parliament) MCQ Part – 01

Polity (The Parliament) MCQ Part – 02

41. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
(A) The President of India
(B) The Parliament of India
(C) The Prime Minister of India
(D) The Union Finance Minister

42. Which one of the following expenditures is not charged on the Consolidates Fund of India?
(A) Salary and allowances of the President of India
(B) Salary and allowances of the Vice-President of India
(C) Salary and allowances of the Justices of the Supreme Court of India
(D) Salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

43. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the
(A) Contingency Fund of India
(B) Public Account
(C) Consolidated Fund of India
(D) Deposits and Advances Fund

44. How can the President spend from Contingency Fund?
(A) In time of natural calamity
(B) After Authorization of Parliament
(C) Before Authorization of Parliament
(D) Cannot spend

45. Who among the following decides whether a particular Bill is a Money Bill?
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(D) The Cabinet

46. Money Bill has been defined by the Constitution under Article.
(A) 109
(B) 110
(C) 111
(D) Both (B) and (C)

47. A Money Bill under the Constitution of India is tabled in the
(A) Rajya Sabha
(B) Public Accounts Committee
(C) Lok Sabha
(D) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha simultaneously

48. Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?
(A) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
(B) The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
(C) The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and sent it for consideration within 14 days
(D) The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration

49. Which one of the following subject is not included in the provisions of the Money Bills?
(A) Provision regarding taxes
(B) Provision regarding borrowings
(C) Provision regarding custody of the Consolidated and Contingency Funds
(D) Provision for imposition of fines or penalties

50. Of the following statements, which one is not correct?
(A) The Rajya Sabha is powerless in money matters
(B) Money Bill is introduced in the Rajya Sabha
(C) The Rajya Sabha has to pass the Money Bill within 14 days after it has been passed by the Lok Sabha
(D) The Rajya Sabha may pass or return the Money Bill with some recommendations to the Lok Sabha

51. Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to control of Parliament on a budget?
(A) Parliament does not have any role in the creation of the budget
(B) Parliament has the power to move on the affected expenditure on the Consolidated Fund
(C) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the recommendation of the President
(D) Parliament has no power to increase any tax without the recommendation of the President

52. A Bill which merely involves expenditure and does not include any of the matters specified in Article 110 can be
(A) Initiated only in Lok Sabha
(B) Initiated in either House of Parliament
(C) Initiated only in Rajya Sabha
(D) Initiated only in joint session of both House of Parliament

53. If the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha ______ .
(A) The Budget is modified and presented again
(B) The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions
(C) The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
(D) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

54. Which of the following is responsible for preparation and presentation of union budget in the Parliament?
(A) Department of Revenue
(B) Department of Economic Affairs
(C) Department of Financial Services
(D) Department of Expenditure

55. Under which of the following taxes the total amount payable by an individual is limited by the Constitution?
(A) Corporation tax
(B) Estate Duty
(C) Succession Duty
(D) Tax on profession, trade and callings

56. If budget is disclosed before introducing in the Legislative Assembly, what will happen?
(A) Council of Ministers will have to resign
(B) Chief Minister will have to resign
(C) Finance Minister will have to resign
(D) All of the above

57. ‘Votes on Account’ permits Union Government to
(A) Go for public loan
(B) Borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India
(C) Give grant-in-aid to States
(D) Withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India for specific period

58. Economic Survey is presented in Parliament every year
(A) Before presentation of the Budget for the coming year
(B) After presentation of the Budget for the coming year
(C) After presentation of Finance Bill
(D) And has no relation with presentation of the Budget

59. Votes on Account in the Parliament is necessary
(A) When Government expenditure is more than Government revenue
(B) For financing big projects in which huge amount of money is required
(C) When regular budget is not expected to be passed in time
(D) None of the above

60. Vote on Account is meant for
(A) Vote on the report of CAG
(B) To meet unforeseen expenditure
(C) Appropriating funds pending passing of budget
(D) Budget