Parliament & Legislation
TNPSC - Group 1 Paper 1 — Polity
2-min read·10 key concepts·10 facts
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PYQs Analyzed
2019–2025
Years Covered
Paper 1
TNPSC - Group 1
This subtopic covers the structure, powers, and functions of the Indian Parliament and its legislative processes. It is crucial for understanding constitutional provisions and exam questions often focus on specific articles and procedures.
Key Concepts
Parliament's Financial Control
Parliament controls executive finances via the CAG and budgetary processes.
Legislative Powers
Parliament can amend the Constitution, create laws, and handle emergencies.
Council of Ministers
Ministers hold office during the President's pleasure, not the PM's.
Disqualification of Members
Articles 102 and 191 outline disqualification grounds for legislators.
Legislative Councils
Parliament can establish or abolish state legislative councils.
Budget Process
Budget stages include proposal, discussion, voting, and enactment.
President's Legislative Role
President can summon, prorogue, and dissolve Parliament.
Women's Legislation
Acts like PWDVA and POCSO address gender-specific issues.
Act Distribution
Legislative powers are distributed via the Constitution's lists.
Attorney General
AG has rights to address Parliament but not same privileges as MPs.
Must-Know Facts
- 1CAG is responsible for financial audit (Article 149)
- 2Parliament can abolish state legislative councils (Article 168)
- 3Council of Ministers holds office during President's pleasure
- 4Disqualification under Article 102 includes office of profit
- 5Budget process stages: proposal, discussion, voting, enactment
- 6POCSO defines child as below 18 years
- 7PWDVA allows 60 days for civil remedies
- 8Montagu-Chelmsford Act (1919) introduced dyarchy
- 9Attorney General has right to address Parliament
- 10President can summon Parliament (Article 85)
Exam Patterns
Statement-based questions dominate
Multiple-choice questions with options like (i), (ii), (iii)
Matching type questions on legislative acts
Assertion-reason questions with logical analysis
Questions on specific articles and dates
Common Traps
Confusing CAG with Accountant General
Thinking ministers hold office during PM's pleasure
Mixing up disqualification grounds for members
Mistaking PWDVA's 60-day remedy period
Assuming President has absolute legislative power
Year Highlights
2024Questions on budget stages, legislative distribution, and disqualification articles were prominent.
2025Focus on POCSO, PWDVA, and legislative powers of the President.
2021Questions on council of ministers and legislative councils were tested.
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