ICSE history and civics

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Question
ICSEENIHC10005010

Name the two houses of the Union Parliament.

Solution

The two houses are : i. Lok Sabha  ii. Rajya Sabha

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Question
ICSEENIHC10005011

How many members are nominated by the parliament to the Lok Sabha? Which community do they represent ?

Solution

Two members. They represents Anglo Indian Indian Community.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005012

What is the required quorum to hold the meetings of the Lok Sabha?

Solution

Its 55 or one tenth of total strength of the house.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005013

Mention the provision of the constitution which clearly establishes the supremacy of the Lok Sabha with regard to money bills?

Solution

Article 109 states provisions that clearly establish superiority of Lok sabha in matters related to money bills.

1. A money bill cannot be introduced in Rajya sabha.
2. Money bills cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajyasabha. The Rajyasabha should return the bill with or without recommendations with in 14 days of its receipt of the bill. These recommendations may be accepted or rejected by the Loksabha.

Question
ICSEENIHC10005014

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Solution

The Vice President.