UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre demands apology from Opposition for protesting during President’s Address to House

Question 1

Under the Constitution of India, who alone has the authority to address both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session of each year?

Accepted Answer

The President of India

Answer

The Vice-President of India, in his capacity as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

Answer

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Answer

The Prime Minister of India

Question 2

With reference to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address to Parliament, which of the following is/are NOT a correct description of the prescribed practice?

Accepted Answer

4 only

Answer

3 and 4 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Question 3

The constitutional provision under which the President of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election and at the commencement of the first session of each year is:

Accepted Answer

Article 87

Answer

Article 85

Answer

Article 86

Answer

Article 88

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre demands apology from Opposition for protesting during President’s Address to House

Q1. Under the Constitution of India, who alone has the authority to address both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session of each year?

Q2. With reference to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address to Parliament, which of the following is/are NOT a correct description of the prescribed practice?

Q3. The constitutional provision under which the President of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election and at the commencement of the first session of each year is: