Opposition And Its Role

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about no-confidence motion?

1. A no-confidence motion can be moved by a Lok Sabha MP, if he or she feels that the govt in power is not functioning properly.
2. If more than 50 MPs support the motion, a debate is initiated.
3. It can not be brought up against the incumbent government.
4. If the government loses the majority in ‘no-confidence motion’, then it has to resign.

Q. Statement 1: The opposition can criticise the ruling government in the House of Legislature through debates, parliamentary motions and questions.
Statement 2: The role of the opposition is to balance democracy.

1. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
3. Both statements are false.
4. Both statements are true.

Q. “Governments come and governments go. Parties appear and disappear. But this country should remain and its democracy should remain eternally.”

Who among the following said the above words?

1. Rahul Gandhi
2. Indira Gandhi
3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
4. P. V. Narasimha Rao

Q. The opposition checks the ruling government from becoming a/an government.

1. anarchic
2. theocratic
3. authoritarian