Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly:
- The Speaker continues in office during the dissolution of the Assembly.
- The Speaker decides on disqualification of members under the Tenth Schedule.
- The Speaker may be removed only by an effective majority of the Assembly.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct: Speaker continues till new House elects successor.
Statement 2 – Correct: Disqualification under Tenth Schedule → Speaker’s decision (subject to judicial review).
Statement 3 — Correct: Removal requires a resolution passed by an effective majority + 14-day notice (Article 179(c)).
Q2. With reference to the State Legislative Council, consider the following:
- One-sixth of its members are nominated by the Governor.
- Teachers of secondary schools form part of the electorate for the Council.
- Members of the Council have a tenure of six years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (c) All three
Explanation:
- 1/6 members nominated by the Governor → persons with special knowledge.
- Teachers’ constituency (≥3 years experience) elects some members.
- Permanent chamber → 1/3 retire every 2 years; term = 6 years.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills in a State:
- The Legislative Council may suggest amendments to a Money Bill within 14 days.
- If the Council rejects the Bill, it is deemed to have been passed by the Legislature.
- Certification of a Bill as a Money Bill is done by the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Council may recommend amendments within 14 days.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Whether Council rejects or does nothing → Bill passes as Assembly version.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: Speaker of Assembly certifies Money Bill (not Governor).
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Governor:
- The Governor has the power to reserve certain State Bills for consideration of the President.
- The Governor may promulgate ordinances even when a Money Bill is pending in the Assembly.
- An ordinance of the Governor ceases to operate after six weeks from the reassembly of the Legislature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Reservation of Bills → discretionary in specified cases (e.g., against Constitution, affecting HC powers).
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: Ordinance power cannot substitute legislative process on a pending Bill.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Same rule as Union → 6 weeks after reassembly.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding qualifications and disqualifications of State legislators:
- A person is disqualified if he is of unsound mind and declared so by a competent court.
- Disqualification on grounds of defection applies to nominated members immediately upon nomination.
- A person convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment of two years is disqualified from membership.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Constitutional disqualification (Article 191 + RPA, 1951).
- Statement 2 – Incorrect: Nominated members come under Tenth Schedule only after 6 months if they join a party.
- Statement 3 – Correct: Conviction + ≥2 years imprisonment → immediate disqualification (RPA; Lily Thomas case).
