Test 5 : Polity + Sci Flashcards
A major part of the constitution can be amended by a simple or special majority?
Special Majority
Is parliamentary form of govenrment a stable government?
No, a presidential government is.
A money bill can be introduced only by a
Minister, as it is considered a government bill
What happens when a money bill is passed in the lok sabha>
It goes to the Rajya Sabha, and it can only give recommendations.
Is the President of India required to attend the sessions of Parliament?
No, only present the vote of thanks.
What is a cryogenic engine?
It is a low-temperature-based engine system. The propellant used as fuel is Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen is used as the oxidizer.
Which State will build India’s first Space Situational Awareness Observatory ?
Uttarakhand.
Seeks to keep track of satellites and debris. It will also help in detecting military satellites in the area.
What is the OSIRIS-REx Mission
A space mission launched in 2016 to explore asteroid Bennu.
It is a seven-year mission and will complete by 2023 with 60 grams of material.
How many members are nominated by the president in Rajya Sabha?
12
Explain the Protem Speaker
The President selects a member from the Lok Sabha to become the Protem Speaker in the first session and the previous Speaker resigns before the commencement of this session.
The President himself administers the oath to the Protem Speaker
The Protem Speaker administers the oath of various lok sabha members.
What do you understand by the zero hour in the Indian Parliament?
The Zero hour is not mentioned anywhere. It is an informal device used to raise matters without prior notice. The Zero Hour starts immediately after the Question hour and remains until the end of the agenda of the day.
Who fixes the date for the election of the speaker?
The President
What is a privilege motion
It is concerned with parliamentary privileges. It is raised by a member of the lok sabha against a minister when he feels that he has broken privilege.
No Confidence motion
It is moved against the government
No prior reason must be given in order to move such a motion.
First remote sensing satellite of India?
IRS-1A, 1988
