Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 01, 2025

Answer: C [1 and 3 only]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: In India, a person who is not a member of either house of Parliament can be appointed as a minister. However, they must become a member of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha within six months of their appointment to continue holding the position.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India operates a multi-party system rather than a two-party system. While there are two prominent national parties, numerous regional parties play significant roles in both central and state politics. The multi-party system in India adds to the diversity of representation, often resulting in coalition governments.

Statement 3 is correct: In India, members of the Council of Ministers hold a dual role as part of both the executive and the legislature. This is a feature of the parliamentary system, where ministers are responsible to the legislature and are chosen from among its members, establishing a close link between the legislative and executive branches.

Answer: B [A bill to amend the Fundamental Rights.]
Explanation:

a is incorrect: A bill to create a new state under Article 3 requires only a simple majority in Parliament. The President must refer the bill to the state legislature for its views, but these views are not binding.

b is Correct: Amending Fundamental Rights is a constitutional amendment under Article 368. It requires a special majority, which is a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

c is incorrect: The impeachment of the President (Article 61) requires a special majority of two-thirds of the total membership of each House, but this process is not a constitutional amendment under Article 368.

d is incorrect: The abolition or creation of a Legislative Council (Article 169) is done by Parliament through a law passed by a simple majority. This process is initiated only after the concerned state legislative assembly passes a resolution by a special majority.

Answer: D [Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: A simple majority is calculated based on the members present and voting, not the total membership (including or excluding vacant seats).

Statement 2 is Correct: An effective majority is the majority of more than 50% of the effective strength of the House.

Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Majority rule is a fundamental principle underlying the design of democratic systems, where decisions are made based on the preference of the majority of the members.

Statement 2 is incorrect: While majority rule is a key aspect of democracy, it does not always ensure the protection of minority rights. Safeguards against the tyranny of the majority are necessary to protect minority rights.

Statement 3 is correct: Majority rule is a common method for making decisions in meetings of many international organizations, where decisions are often made based on the vote of the majority of member states.

Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Simple Majority is a majority of more than 50% of the members present and voting. It is the most commonly used type of majority in parliamentary proceedings.

Statement 2 is correct: Absolute Majority signifies a majority of more than 50% of the total membership of the House, regardless of the number of members present. This type of majority is rarely used in practice in India.