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Indian PolityMediumAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2020, Paper I

Which one of the following is NOT a correct feature of a Money Bill ?

  1. A.It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha
  2. B.A Deputy Speaker can also certify a Money Bill in case of office of Speaker falling vacant
  3. C.A Speaker's authority is final as to whether a bill is Money Bill or not
  4. D.It can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses

Correct answer

D. It can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses

Explanation

The correct answer is D, it can be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A Money Bill cannot be sent to a joint committee, because the Rajya Sabha has only a recommendatory role in it.

Article 110 defines a Money Bill as one dealing only with taxes, borrowing, the Consolidated Fund and similar matters. Under Article 109 it can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, and only on the President's recommendation. The Rajya Sabha must return it within 14 days, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject its suggestions. Since the Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject it, there is no question of a joint sitting, and the rules of procedure also keep such bills away from joint committees of both Houses.

A is correct: Article 109 allows a Money Bill to be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

B is correct: when the Speaker's office is vacant, the Deputy Speaker acts as Speaker and can certify the bill.

C is correct: Article 110(3) makes the Speaker's decision on whether a bill is a Money Bill final.

Exam tip: Money Bill: Article 110, Lok Sabha only, Speaker's certificate final, Rajya Sabha has 14 days, no joint sitting.

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Q2.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2020, Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats?

1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority.

2. A State may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

3. A State may devolve powers to Panchayats in implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3

Under Article 243G, it is the Legislature of a State, not Parliament, that may by law give Panchayats powers to prepare plans and to carry out schemes for economic development and social justice.

Q3.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following Committees of the Parliament has no Members from the Rajya Sabha?

  1. A.Public Accounts Committee
  2. B.Committee on Public Undertakings
  3. C.Estimates Committee
  4. D.Departmentally Related Standing Committee (DRSC) on Finance
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Correct answer: C. Estimates Committee

All 30 members of the Estimates Committee are elected by the Lok Sabha from among its own members; the Rajya Sabha has no place on it.

Q4.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :

1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.

3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

  1. A.There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
  2. B.There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.
  3. C.There is only one correct statement.
  4. D.All three statements are correct.
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Correct answer: A. There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 confuses the Fifth Schedule with the Sixth. The tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are governed under the Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2) and 275(1)), which sets up autonomous district councils.

Q5.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IEasy

Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

  1. A.the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
  2. B.the methods for strengthening executive leadership.
  3. C.a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
  4. D.a band of dedicated party workers.
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Correct answer: A. the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.

Democracy rests on the idea that ordinary citizens are capable of judging public matters and taking part in their own government.