Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

The correct answer is Lok Sabha.
Let's break down why:

Lok Sabha (Option C): The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Indian Parliament. However, the Lok Sabha *alone* doesn't handle all of these responsibilities. Instead, it works *together* with the Rajya Sabha (the upper house) to form the Parliament. Together they participate in the:
    1. Election of the President: Members of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States vote in the Presidential election.
    2. Election of the Vice President: Members of *both* houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) elect the Vice President.
    3. Removal of Judges: Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts can be removed through a process called impeachment. This requires a special majority in *both* houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).

Why the other options are incorrect:
    *Ministry of Defence (Option A):* This ministry is responsible for the defense of the country. It does not have a role in electing the President or Vice President, or removing judges.
    *Prime Minister's Office (Option B):* This office provides support to the Prime Minister. It does not have a direct role in these electoral or impeachment processes.
    *Securities and Exchange Board of India (Option D):* SEBI regulates the securities market. It has no involvement in electing constitutional functionaries or removing judges.

In Summary: While the Lok Sabha *works with* the Rajya Sabha (the other house of Parliament) for these functions, it is the most directly involved among the options provided. The other options have completely different roles in the government.

President is not the member of either house of Parliament. PM, Cabinet Minister, State Minister needs to be member of either house of Parliament to hold any constitutional office in Government of India.

President of India appoints a person as Prime Minister who has completed the age of 30 years in case he or she is a member of Rajya Sabha and 25 years in case of his or her membership in Lok Sabha.

President orders for prorogation of legislative session. Prorogation means continuation of parliament from one session to another. On the contrary adjournment is continuation of session from day to day.

Privilege motion is concerned with the breach of Parliamentary privileges by a Minister. It is moved by a member when he feels that a Minister has committed a breach of privilege of house or of one or more of its members by withholding facts of a case or by giving wrong or distorted facts.

Provisions under Article-249 empowers Parliament to make laws on the subjects of state list. According to the provisions under this article, if Rajya Sabha in supreme national interest, initiates a proposal supported by not less than two-third of members present and voting, then Parliament can make laws on the subjects of state list. A resolution passed by Rajya Sabha under Article-249 can remain in force for maximum time period of 1 year.

Provisions under Article-249 empowers Parliament to make laws on the subjects of state list. According to the provisions under this article, if Rajya Sabha in supreme national interest, initiates a proposal supported by not less than two-third of members present and voting, then Parliament can make laws on the subjects of state list. A resolution passed by Rajya Sabha under Article-249 can remain in force for maximum time period of 1 year.

Provisions under Article-330 provides for reservation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in House of People i.e Lok Sabha. At present, in Lok Sabha seats reserved for Scheduled Castes is 84 while for Scheduled Tribes it is 47. There is no provision of reservation for Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribe in Rajya Sabha.

Public Accounts Comrmttee is the oldest Parliamentary Committee. It helps Parliament in strengthening the financial control over executive. It consists of 22 members, out of which 15 are from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha. The chairman of this committee is to be appointed by Speaker of Lok Sabha from among the Lok Sabha members of committee. As a part of healthy parliamentary proceedings, the chairman of this commitee is to be appointed from among the senior opposition members.

Public Accounts Committee is the oldest Parliamentary Committee. It helps Parliament in strengthening the financial control over executive. It consists of 22 members, out of which 15 are from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha. The chairman of this committee is to be appointed by Speaker of Lok Sabha from among the Lok Sabha members of committee. As a part of healthy parliamentary proceedings, the chairman of this committee is to be appointed from among the senior opposition members.