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Q1Consider the following statements regarding restrictions on Special Mention in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Unless the Chairman otherwise directs, no member shall make more than one Special Mention during a week. 2. The total number of Special Mentions admitted for a day must be exactly seven. 3. A member associating with another member's Special Mention may do so with the Chairman's permission and shall not make a speech thereon. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the rule says the total number ordinarily shall not exceed seven; it does not require exactly seven.
Q2Consider the following statements regarding quorum in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The quorum bell in the Rajya Sabha lasts for five minutes. 2. If quorum is made within the first ringing of the bell, or within the second ringing as directed by the Chairman, the business of the House proceeds. 3. If quorum is not made, the Chairman may adjourn the House for a short while or for the rest of the day depending on the circumstances. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha quorum bell lasts three and a half minutes, not five minutes. Statements 2 and 3 are correct: business proceeds if quorum is made within the first or, if directed, second ringing; otherwise, the Chairman may adjourn the House for a short while or for the rest of the day depending on the circumstances.
Q3Consider the following statements regarding passage of Bills and assent: 1. A Bill other than a Money Bill or Constitution Amendment Bill generally needs a simple majority of members present and voting for passage. 2. A Bill becomes an Act only after the President gives assent. 3. The President may return a Money Bill with recommendations for reconsideration. 4. Rajya Sabha may introduce a Money Bill if the President recommends it. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is false because the President's return power mentioned here excludes Money Bills. Statement 4 is false because a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
Q4Consider the following statements regarding Private Members' Bills in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The notice period for a motion for leave to introduce a Private Member's Bill is one month, unless the Chairman allows shorter notice. 2. A member can give a maximum of five notices for introduction of Private Members' Bills during a Session. 3. The relative precedence of introduced and pending Private Members' Bills is determined by a draw of lot. 4. The ten Members selected by draw of lot are required to indicate which of their pending Bills may be included in the List of Business for consideration and passing during a session. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Private Members' Bills normally require one month's notice for leave to introduce; precedence of introduced and pending Bills is determined by draw of lot; and ten selected Members indicate which pending Bill may be listed. Statement 2 is false because the maximum is three notices during a Session, not five.
Q5Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills and Financial Bills in Rajya Sabha procedure: 1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Rajya Sabha's amendments to a Money Bill are adopted by the Lok Sabha as binding amendments. 3. A Money Bill must be returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days from the date of its receipt. 4. A Category-I Financial Bill under Article 117(1) is, in all respects, just like an ordinary Bill. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and must be returned by Rajya Sabha within fourteen days. Statement 2 is false because Rajya Sabha only recommends amendments to a Money Bill and Lok Sabha may accept or reject them. Statement 4 is false: a Category-I Financial Bill differs from an ordinary Bill in two respects, including non-introduction in Rajya Sabha and the need for the President's recommendation.
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6Consider the following statements regarding lists of questions in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Lists of questions for oral and written answers are prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of draw of lots after examination of notices. 2. A question notice given for oral answer may be admitted for written answer if the Chairman considers a written answer more appropriate. 3. One member may have up to three questions in the list of questions for oral answer on any one day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Consider the following statements regarding the reconstituted Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha effective 15 April 2026:\n1. The panel comprises six members drawn from BJP, Congress, AIADMK and BJD.\n2. A Vice-Chairperson presides only when the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is absent; the Deputy Chairman cannot delegate the Chair to a Vice-Chairperson.\n3. While in the Chair, a Vice-Chairperson exercises the same powers as the Chairman would have exercised.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements regarding Calling Attention in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Not more than two notices of Calling Attention should be given by a member for one sitting. 2. After a Calling Attention notice is admitted, the Minister makes a statement on the matter. 3. Not more than one hour may be spent on a Calling Attention. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements regarding quorum and voting in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is one-tenth of the total number of members of that House. 2. For the Rajya Sabha's total membership of 245, the presence of 25 members is sufficient quorum. 3. In a voice vote, votes are recorded as a permanent record and the numbers of Ayes and Noes are announced. 4. If there is no quorum during a meeting, the Chairman or person acting as such must adjourn the House or suspend the meeting until quorum is present. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements regarding questions in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Questions for oral answers are called in the order in which they stand in the list, if time permits. 2. Discussion on a question or an answer is permitted during Question Hour. 3. A member may withdraw or postpone a listed question before the meeting. 4. Proposed answers to questions cannot be released for publication before they are given in the Council or laid on the Table. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements regarding Calling Attention in the Rajya Sabha: 1. A member may call the attention of a Minister to a matter of urgent public importance only with the previous permission of the Chairman. 2. There is no debate on the Minister's statement at the time it is made. 3. Not more than three Calling Attention matters may be raised at the same sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements regarding Short Duration Discussion in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The notice must clearly and precisely specify the matter to be raised and be accompanied by an explanatory note. 2. The notice must be supported by the signatures of at least two other members. 3. The Chairman fixes the date for such discussion in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. 4. When such a matter is discussed, there is no formal motion before the House and the matter is not put to vote. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements regarding voting and quorum in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Unless the Constitution otherwise provides, questions are decided by a majority of members present and voting. 2. The person acting as Chairman does not vote in the first instance. 3. The person acting as Chairman has and exercises a casting vote in case of equality of votes. 4. If there is no quorum, the Chairman must continue the meeting and record the absence later. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements regarding the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha: 1. The Chairman nominates from amongst the members of the Council a panel of not more than six Vice-Chairmen. 2. A member of the panel may preside even when the Deputy Chairman is present, if the Chairman so requests. 3. A Vice-Chairman nominated to the panel holds office until a new panel is nominated. 4. While presiding, the Deputy Chairman or any other competent member has the same power as the Chairman when presiding. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements regarding joint sitting and Rajya Sabha procedure: 1. A joint sitting may be notified when a Bill passed by one House is rejected by the other House. 2. The joint-sitting provision under Article 108 applies to Money Bills also. 3. At a joint sitting, the Bill is passed by a majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting. Which of the statements given above are correct?