Q1.Which type of majority is most commonly used for passing ordinary bills in the Indian Parliament?
a) Absolute Majority
b) Effective Majority
c) Simple Majority
d) Special Majority
Answer: c) Simple Majority
Explanation: Simple Majority refers to more than 50% of the members present and voting. It is used for passing ordinary legislation, money bills (in Lok Sabha), and most day-to-day parliamentary business.
Q2.The removal of the Vice-President of India requires which type of majority in the Rajya Sabha?
a) Simple Majority
b) Absolute Majority
c) Effective Majority
d) Special Majority (2/3rd of total membership)
Answer: c) Effective Majority
Explanation: It requires a majority of all the then members (effective strength = total membership minus vacancies) of the Rajya Sabha, agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
Q3.Which type of majority is described as “all types other than simple, absolute, or effective majority“?
a) Functional Majority
b) Special Majority
c) Working Majority
d) Qualified Majority
Answer: b) Special Majority
Explanation: Special Majority encompasses higher thresholds like 2/3rd votes, used for critical decisions to ensure broader consensus.
Q4.Which of the following require(s) an Effective Majority?
- Removal of Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Removal of Judge of Supreme Court
- Continuation of National Emergency
- Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) All of the above
Answer: a) 1 and 4 only
Explanation: Effective majority = more than 50% of total strength after deducting vacancies. Used for removal of Speaker/Deputy Speaker (Lok Sabha) and Deputy Chairman (Rajya Sabha). Judge removal and emergency continuation require special majority.
Q5.The impeachment of the President of India requires:
a) Simple Majority in both Houses
b) Effective Majority in the initiating House
c) Special Majority (2/3rd of total membership) in both Houses
d) Special Majority (2/3rd present and voting) + state ratification
Answer: c) Special Majority (2/3rd of total membership) in both Houses
Explanation: As per Article 61, it requires a special majority of 2/3rd of the total membership of each House.
