UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Delivers Welcome Address at the Inaugural Session of 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Central Hall, Parliament of India, New Delhi

Q1. With reference to the presiding officers of the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses.
  2. The procedure at joint sittings of the two Houses is regulated by rules made by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha alone.
  3. Because the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha holds office ex officio, the Rajya Sabha has no presiding officer chosen from among its own members.
  • A. 2 only
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q2. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha and rejected by the Lok Sabha can become the subject of a joint sitting of the two Houses.
  2. A joint sitting can be summoned only for Bills that originated in the Lok Sabha.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q3. Consider the following assertion: Parliamentary diplomacy, such as the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, can complement executive-led multilateral summitry. Which of the statements given below support the above assertion?

  1. Commitments made by governments at summits often need laws and budgetary approvals, which legislatures control at home.
  2. Inter-parliamentary forums can amend the outcome documents adopted by the leaders' Summit.
  3. Legislators facing common challenges such as technological change and climate change can exchange approaches to lawmaking and oversight.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q4. Suppose the office of the President of India falls vacant and the Vice-President begins to discharge the functions of the President. Consider the following statements about this period: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the office of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  2. The Vice-President continues to preside over the Rajya Sabha on the days it sits.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. Both 1 and 2
  • D. Neither 1 nor 2