Parliamentary Sessions and Procedures

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the process of adjournment of a sitting in the Lok Sabha.

Describe the process of summoning and proroguing a session of Parliament.

Explain the difference between adjournment and prorogation in parliamentary procedure.

Explain the term 'joint sitting' of Parliament and when it is called.

Explain the term 'prorogation' in the context of parliamentary sessions.

What is a 'quorum' in the context of parliamentary proceedings?

What is 'Question Hour' in the context of Parliament?

What is the difference between an ordinary session and a special session of Parliament?

A 'No-Confidence Motion' can only be introduced in which House of Parliament? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Both Houses (4) Neither House

During which session is the President's Address delivered to both Houses of Parliament? (1) First session of the year (2) Last session of the year (3) Every session (4) Only during special sessions

During which session is the Union Budget usually presented in Parliament? (1) Monsoon Session (2) Winter Session (3) Budget Session (4) Special Session

What is the main function of the 'Question Hour' in Parliament? (1) Passing bills (2) Asking questions to ministers (3) Voting on motions (4) Electing the Speaker

A session of Parliament is the period between the first sitting and the ________ of the House.

Fill in the blank: The ________ delivers the inaugural address at the beginning of the first session of each year in Parliament.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for maintaining order in the Lok Sabha.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

True or False: The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session each year.

True or False: The President of India can summon a session of Parliament at any time.

True or False: The Rajya Sabha can initiate a Money Bill.

True or False: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved.