Constitutional Law Questions and Answers Part-7

1. Representation of Lok Sebha is based on
a) Area of the State
b) Population
c) Community
d) Literacy rate

Answer: b

2. A Member of Parliament can claim immunity
a) Both from civil as well as criminal cases
b) From civil cases only
c) From criminal cases only
d) Cannot claim immunity either from civil or criminal cases

Answer: b

3. Prorogation of the House means
a) The house has been brought into session
b) The house itself stands terminated
c) The session of the house has been terminated
d) None of these

Answer: c

4. The constitution of India provides special procedure for
a) Money Bill
b) Finance Bill
c) Both Money Bill & Finance Bill
d) None of the above

Answer: a

5. The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of
a) The Chief Justice of India
b) The Prime Minister
c) The President of India
d) The Parliament

Answer: c

6. In the event of the resignation or death of Prime Minister
a) The ministry is dissolved
b) Fresh elections must be held
c) The cabinet may choose another leader
d) President’s decision

Answer: a

7. Rajya Sebha has the exclusive authority to
a) Impeach the Vice-President
b) Intimate impeachment proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner
c) Recommend the creation of new All India Services
d) all off the above

Answer: c

8. A Law made by Parliament having extra-territorial operation shall
a) not be deemed invalid
b) be deemed invalid
c) be deemed ultra-vires
d) be deemed unconstitutional

Answer: a

9. Articles 155-159 of the Indian constitution deal with
a) Inter-state commerce commission
b) Election commission
c) Legislative councils
d) President’s power to appoint and dismiss Governor

Answer: d

10. The Speaker of Lok Sebha has to address his letter of resignation to the
a) Prime Minister
b) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sebha
c) President of India
d) Vice-President of India

Answer: b