Parliament

Question 1

Is President part of Parliament?

Answer 1

Yes

Note: President is not a member of the Parliament

Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha

Note:
1. Rajya Sabha AKA Council of States (or) 2^nd Chamber (or) Upper House (or) Elder House
2. Lok Sabha AKA House of People (or) 1^st Chamber (or) Lower House (or) Popular House

Question 2

Composition of RS

Answer 2

RS(Max) = 238(E) + 12(N) = 250
RS(Actual) = 233(E) + 12(N) = 245

Question 3

MPs (RS) are elected by?

Answer 3

Indirectly by MLAs using PR system

Question 4

Composition of LS

Answer 4

LS(Max) = 530(S) + 20(UT) = 550
LS(Actual) = 524(S) + 19(UT) = 543

Question 5

Number of seats in LS based on population is made constant with reference to 1971 census by which CAA?

Answer 5

42nd CAA (1976) - Froze for 25 years
84th CAA (2001) - Froze for another 25 years

Question 6

Reservation of Seats for SCs and STs based upon which CAA (Latest)?

Answer 6

87th CAA (2003) - Reservation of Seats is based upon 2001 Census

Question 7

Can LS life be extended under any circumstance?

Answer 7

During National Emergency, by a law of Parliament the life can be extended by 1year and the extension cannot continue beyond 6months after the emergency has ceased

Question 8

Minimum age of MP(RS) and MP(LS)

Answer 8

MP(RS) = 30 Years and MP(LS) = 25 Years

Question 9

Anti - Defection law is utilized by?

Answer 9

Speaker (LS) (or) Chairman (RS)
- Subject to JR

Question 10

Vacation of Seats

Answer 10

Double Membership
1. Elected to both houses then should inform house of service within 10 days (Default: LS)
2. MP (RS/LS) elected as MP (LS/RS) then initial house becomes vacant
3. MP (LS) from 2 constituencies then should resign from one within 14days else both vacant
4. MP (LS/RS) + MLA (SLA/SLC) then if not resignation in 14 days the MP seat becomes vacant