Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

ESP > POLITY > Flashcards

POLITY Flashcards

1
Q

What does the Parliament comprise of ?

A

President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is another name of the Lok Sabha?

A

House of Commons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the other names of Rajya Sabha ?

A

Council of States, Upper House, Second Chamber

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which Amendment Act states how many members Rajya Sabha can have?

A

4th Amendment Act

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the division of members in Rajya Sabha that can be selected by indirect selection?

A

250

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the division of members in Rajya Sabha that can be nominated by by the President?

A

12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the present number of members now at the Rajya Sabha?

A

245 total, 229 elected 12 nominated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the duration of Rajya Sabha members?

A

6 Years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the minimum age to be a Rajya Sabha member?

A

30

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which people consist of the post of the Presiding Officer?

A

Chairman , Deputy Chairman , Panel of Vice-Chair person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Why is the Lok Sabha called the Lower House?

A

Members are elected directly by people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the division of members of the Lok Sabha?

A

552 members out of which 530 from states and 20 from union territories and 2 from Anglo Indian communtity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the present constituency of the Lok Sabha?

A

545 out of which 530 from state , 13 from UT and 2 from Anglo Indian community

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does the delimitation commission state?

A

Seats in the Lok Sabha will increase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Voting aged has been changed from what to what?

A

21 to 18

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

By which amendment act the voting age was decreased?

A

61st Amendment Act of 1988

17
Q

What is the 61st Amendment Act of 1988 called?

A

Universal Adult Franchise

18
Q

Which PM enforced the 61st Amendment Act?

A

Rajiv Gandhi

19
Q

What are the criteria for qualification for member of Lok Sabha?

A

Indian Citizenship
Minimum age of 25 years
Of Sound mind
Insolient

20
Q

What are the grounds on which a person can be disqualified as a Lok Sabha?

A

Violaton of Office of profit rule
Deflection Act(Change of party)

21
Q

What are the ways in which seat of Lok Sabha can be violated ?

A

Double membership
Resign
Attendance low
Disqualification

ESP (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions