Parliament Flashcards
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e must be a citizen of India.
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lowing
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2 He must make and subscribe to an oath
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or affirmation before the person autho-
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ised by the election commission for
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bis purpose. In his oath or affirmation
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he swears
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(a) To bear true faith and allegiance to
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the Constitution of India
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Pariament elecloy MP
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(b) To uphold the sovereignty and integ-
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rity of India
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He must be not less than 30 years of age
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in the case of the Rajya Sabha and not
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less than 25 years of age in the case of
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the Lok Sabha.
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He must posses other qualifications
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prescribed by Parliament.
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The Parliament has laid down the fol-
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owing additional qualifications in the
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epresentation of People Act (1951)
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2. He must be a member of a scheduled
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caste or scheduled tribe in any state or
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union territorv
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a seat reserved for them. However
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member of scheduled castes or sched-
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uled tribes can also contest a seat not
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reserved for them.
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Under the Constitution
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disqualified for being elected as a member
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of Parliament:
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2. if he is of unsound mind and stands so
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declared by a court
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. if he holds any offfice of profit under
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the Union or state government (except
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that of a inister)or any other office
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exempted by Parliament):
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if he is an undischarged insolvent.
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if he is not a citizen of India or has
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voluntarily acquired the citizenship of
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a foreign state or is uder any acknowl-
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edgement of allegiańce to a foreign state;
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L He must be registered as an elector
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for a parliamentary constituency. This
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is same in the case of both
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Sabha and the Lok Sabha The require-one
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ment that a candidate contesting afaUt
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election to the Rajya Sabha from
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Ariarticular state should be an elector "cond
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that particular state was dispensed with
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in 2003.In 2006
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upheld the constitutional validity of this lepas
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change.
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5. if he is so disqualified under any law
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made by Parliament.
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The Parliament has laid down the fol-
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lowing additional disqualifications in the
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Representation of People Act (1951):
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1. He must not have been found guilty
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of certain election offences oT COipt
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practices in the elections.
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2. He must not haye been convicted for
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any offence resulting in imprisonnment
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for two or more vears. But
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of a person under apreventivedetention
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law is not a disqualification.
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3. He must not have failed to lodge an
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account of his election expenses within
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the time.
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ment contracts
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He must not have any interest in govern-
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He must not be a director ọr managing
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aent nor hold an office of profit in a
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corporation in which the government
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has at least 25 per cent share.
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must not have been dismissed from
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government service for coruption or
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disloyalty to the State.
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7. He must not have been convicted for
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promoting enmity between different
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groups or for the offence of bribery.
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8. He must not have been punished for
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preaching and practising social crimes
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such as untouchability
dowry and sati.
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On the question whether a member is
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subject to any of the above disqualifications
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the president's decision is final. However
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he should obtain the opinion of the election
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and act accordingly bt Cn
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The Constitution also lays down that a per-
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son shall be disqualified from being a mem-
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ber of Parliament if he is so disqualified on
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What is the role of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
To assist the Chairman in conducting the business of the Rajya Sabha.
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Deputy Chairman is elected from among the ______ of the Rajya Sabha.
members
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Who appoints the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
The Vice President of India.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a duty of the Deputy Chairman?
Presiding over sessions in the absence of the Chairman.
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What happens if the Deputy Chairman is absent?
The Chairman appoints another member to preside over the session.
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman has the power to vote in the Rajya Sabha.
False, except in case of a tie.
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Fill in the blank: The term of office for the Deputy Chairman is ______.
indefinite, but can be removed by a vote.
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What is the primary function of the Deputy Chairman during debates?
To maintain order and decorum.
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Multiple Choice: The Deputy Chairman can be removed by which of the following?
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha.
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In what year was the office of the Deputy Chairman established?
1952
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman can introduce bills in the Rajya Sabha.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Deputy Chairman acts as the ______ in the absence of the Chairman.
acting chairman
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What is the minimum age to be eligible for the office of Deputy Chairman?
30 years.
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Multiple Choice: Who was the first Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
S. Radhakrishnan.
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman can participate in discussions during sessions.
True
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Fill in the blank: The Deputy Chairman is elected for a term that lasts until the ______.
next Rajya Sabha election.
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What is one of the key responsibilities of the Deputy Chairman?
To ensure that members adhere to the rules of procedure.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a power of the Deputy Chairman?
To dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman can call for a division of votes.
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Fill in the blank: The Deputy Chairman assists the Chairman in ______ sessions.
conducting
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What does the Deputy Chairman do when there is a deadlock in the House?
Facilitates discussions to break the deadlock.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the Deputy Chairman's role?
A facilitator and presiding officer in the Rajya Sabha.
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True or False: The Deputy Chairman can impose penalties on members.
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Fill in the blank: The Deputy Chairman is a member of the ______.
Rajya Sabha
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