A Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament

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• The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment: 1. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months. 2. need not necessarily be a member of one of the. Houses of Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months. 3. must be either a nominated or elected member of one of the Houses of Parliament. 4. must be an elected member of only Lok Sabha.
• Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these? I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha. II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament. III. He summons both Houses of Parliament. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over.
• Regarding Constitutional Amendments 1. the Provision of joint sitting is not available. 2. they become operative from the date both Houses have passed the Bills. 3. the President's assent to a Constitutional Amendment is obligatory. 4. Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution according to the procedure laid down in Article 368.
• If the procedure for the election of the President of India is sought to be modified, which of the following conditions are required? 1. An Amendment of the Constitution passed by simple majority in Lok Sabha 2. A referendum 3. An Amendment of the Constitution passed by two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. 4. Ratification of the legislatures of at least half the number of States.
• Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may 1. withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. 3. return the Bill, other than a money Bill for reconsideration-of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]
• Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha? 1. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha. 3. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution. 4. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent. 5. Bills returned by President for reconsideration.
• Which of the following features restrict the authority of Parliament in India? 1. A written Constitution clearly prescribes its scope of operation. 2. The Supreme Court can strike down a law passed by Parliament if it contravenes any of the Constitutional provisions. 3. Parliament is limited by the incorportation of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution.
• Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority. 2. The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory. 3. The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State. 4. The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.
• Consider the following statements: 1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof. 2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008]
• Which of these Amendments and their subject matter is/are incorrectly matched? 1. 26th Amendment - Abolition of titles and privileges of former rules of princely states 2. 21st Amendment - Curtailed the right to property 3. 51st Amendment - Curbed political defections 4. 61st Amendment - Reduced voting age.