Union Government MCQs

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Question. Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one half of the states?           

1. Election of the president
2. Representation of the states in parliament
3. Any of the lists in the 7th schedule
4. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

A

Question.Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India?                 
1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament.
2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses.
Choose the correct answer from the codes give below:
(a) 1 only
(b) Both 1and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Any amendment in the Constitution of India, in regard to which of the following subjects, needs only simple majority of the parliament?                 
1. Directive principles of state policy.
2. Election of the President and its manner
3. Quorum in the Parliament
4. Creation of the Legislative Council in a State
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

Answer

C

Question.The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties?                 
(a) With the consent of all the states
(b) With the consent of majority of states
(c) With the consent of state concerned
(d) Without the consent of any state.

Answer

D

Question. The States of the Indian Union can be reorganised or their boundaries altered by:               
(a) The Union Parliament by a simple majority in the ordinary process of legislation.
(b) Two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament.
(c) Two-thirds majority of both the Houses of Parliament and the consent of the legislature of the concerned States.
(d) An executive order of the Union Government with the consent of the concerned State Governments.

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements:                 
1. A Constitutional amendment inserting a regulation in the Ninth Schedule can be challenged on the ground of violation of basic structure of the Constitution. 
2. Any legislation enacted by Parliament cannot be successfully challenged for affecting the basic structure of the Constiution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements :   
1. An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a Bill only in the Lok Sabha.
2. The Bill for amendment of the Constitution of India has to be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House Present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?               
(a) Through Parliamentary Committee
(b) Through Consultative Committee of various ministers
(c) By making the administration send periodic reports
(d) By compelling the executives to issue writs

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements regarding Constitutional Amendments.                 
1. In Article 368, two methods of Constitutional Amendment are mentioned.
2. Constitutional Amendment Bill can be initiated only in Lok Sabha.
3. In case of any dispute between two Houses of Parliament on Constitutional Amendment Bill, Joint sitting of both houses can be summoned.
4. The President cannot veto a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

B

Question. Which of the following are matters on which the Parliament has the power to modify provisions of the Constitution by a simple majority ?             
1. Alternation of names, boundaries and areas of States.
2. Appointment of additional judges
3. Abolition of the second chamber of a State Legislature
4. Administration of Scheduled Areas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Answer

C

Question. Consider the following statements :           
1. There was a special provision for the Anglo-Indian community in certain services.
2. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was passed in 1955.
3. The Untouchability (Offences) Act, was renamed as the Protection of Civil Rights Act.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3

Answer

D

Question. How many members are nominated by the president in the Rajya Sabha               
(a) 2
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 15

Answer

C

Question. A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after                                    
(a) It is passed by both the Houses.
(b) The president has given his assent
(c) The Prime Minister has signed it
(d) The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament

Answer

B

Question. The state wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 census. Up to which year does this remain intact?           
(a) 2031
(b) 2026
(c) 2021
(d) 2011

Answer

B

Question. According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha                 
(a) is dissolved once in two years.
(b) is dissolved every five years.
(c) is dissolved every six years.
(d) is not subject of dissolution

Answer

D

Question. Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is not correct?                   
(a) The Constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government
(b) The foremost function of the parliament is to provide a cabinet
(c) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the lower house
(d) The cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber

Answer

C

Question. Money bill is introduced in                             
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Joint sitting of both the Houses
(d) None of the above

Answer

A

Question. The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list                                 
(a) by the wish of the president
(b) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
(c) under any circumstances
(d) by asking the legislature of the concerned state

Answer

B

Question. The function of the pro-tem in the absence of Speaker is to                       
(a) conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of speakers.
(b) officiate as speaker when the speaker is to be elected
(c) only check if the election certificates of the members are in order
(d) None of the above

Answer

B

Question. As a non-member who can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament                 
(a) Vice President
(b) Chief Justice
(c) Attorney General
(d) Chief Election Commissioner

Answer

C

Question. The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was               
(a) Balram Jakhar
(b) G.V. Mavalankar
(c) Hukum Singh
(d) K.S. Hegde

Answer

B

Question. Indian Parliament consists of                   
(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister
(c) Speaker and Lok Sabha
(d) President and both the Houses

Answer

D

Question. In which house is the presiding officer not a member of that house?             
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Vidhan-Sabha
(d) Vidhan parishad

Answer

B

Question. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool to raise the issue of Naxalism activities in the Lok Sabha?                     
(a) Calling attention motion
(b) Discussion under Rule 377
(c) Censure motion
(d) Short duration discussion

Answer

A

Question. Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?                 
(a) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) The President
(c) The joint session of Parliament
(d) None of these

Answer

D

Question. The speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called                       
(a) Casting vote
(b) Sound vote
(c) Direct vote
(d) Indirect vote

Answer

A

Question. What is the maximum time interval permissible between two successive sessions of the parliament?       
(a) 4 months
(b) 5 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 3 months

Answer

C

Question. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?                     
(a) The President
(b) The Vice-President
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Speaker

Answer

B

Question. The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as                 
(a) Chairman
(b) Speaker
(c) Vice President
(d) President

Answer

B

Question. Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of             
(a) One month
(b) One Year
(c) Seven days
(d) Fourteen days

Answer

D

Question. In which of the following houses the chairperson is not the member of that house?             
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Legislative Assembly
(d) Legislative council

Answer

B

Question. Who decides whether a Bill is a money Bill or not?                                
(a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(b) The President
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Parliamentary Select Committee

Answer

A

Question. In order to be recognised as an official opposition group in the Parliament                 
(a) 1/3rd of the total strength
(b) 1/4th of the total strength
(c) 1/6th of the total strength
(d) 1/10th of the total strength

Answer

D

Question. Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of                       
(a) Money bills
(b) Non-money bills
(c) Setting up of new All India Services
(d) Amendment of the Constitution

Answer

C

Question. Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?                 
(a) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(b) The Attorney General of India
(c) The Solicitor General
(d) The Secretary to President of India

Answer

D

Question. The speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to               
(a) The President
(b) The Prime Minister
(c) The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) The Chief Justice of India

Answer

C

Question. The bill of which of the following categories can be initiated only in Lok Sabha?                       
(a) ordinary Bill
(b) Private members Bill
(c) Money Bill
(d) Constitution Amendment Bill

Answer

C

Question. Who among the following was not elected for two terms as the Speaker of Lok Sabha?                   
(a) G.M.C. Balayogi
(b) N. Sanjiva Reddy
(c) Balram Jakhar
(d) Baliram Bhagat

Answer

D

Question. ‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to               
(a) Suspended motion
(b) Question hour
(c) Adjourned time
(d) Question-answer session

Answer

D

Question. What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?                   
(a) Three years
(b) Four years
(c) Five years
(d) Six years

Answer

D

Question. Which among the following was NOT constituted as per mandate of Constitution of India?           
(a) Election Commission
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Finance Commission
(d) Inter State Council

Answer

B

Question. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?                   
(a) Closure
(b) Gullitone
(c) Expunction
(d) Recess

Answer

A

Question. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?                   
(a) Speakers of the Lok Sabha
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Chief of Air Staff
(d) Chief of Army

Answer

A

Question. The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that                          
(a) It is the Union Legislature in India
(b) It also comprises of the President
(c) It is bicameral in nature
(d) The Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved

Answer

C

Question. The allocation of seats in the present Lok Sabha is based on which one of the following census?                 
(a) 1971
(b) 1981
(c) 1991
(d) 2001

Answer

A

Question. The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a               
(a) Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha
(b) Member of the Parliament who is not a Minister
(c) Minister in the Lok Sabha
(d) Minister in any House of the Parliament.

Answer

D

Question. Joint Parliamentary Sessions in India are chaired by the                       
(a) President of India
(b) Vice-President of India who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) Prime Minister of India

Answer

C

Question. The members of the Lok Sabha from the Union Territories of India are:                         
(a) Nominated by the President
(b) Elected by the members of local bodies of the Union Territories.
(c) Chosen by direct election
(d) Chosen by direct election in Puducherry whereas nominated by the president in other territories.

Answer

C

Question. The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to :                         
(a) The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House
(b) The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill.
(c) The general discussion on the Bill where the bill is discussed in details.
(d) The state when the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.

Answer

A

Question. When an ordinary Bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Indian Parliament, it has to be passed by a                 
(a) simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting
(b) two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses
(c) simple majority of the total number of members of both the Houses
(d) two-third majority of the total number of members of both the Houses present and voting

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements :                   
1. Ministers are liable for the official acts done by the President or the governor on their advice.
2. The ministers can be sued for crimes as well as torts in ordinary courts like common citizen.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Which among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?                 
1. Elected members of the Lower House of the Parliament
2. Elected members of the Upper House of the Parliament
3. Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature.
4. Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only

Answer

D

Question. The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as?             
(a) Decorum
(b) Crossing the floor
(c) Interpolation
(d) Yielding the floor

Answer

D

Question. The term of the Lok Sabha                 
(a) Can’t be extended under any circumstances
(b) Can be extended by six months at a time
(c) Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
(d) Can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency

Answer

C

Question. Which one of the following statements is correct?                       
(a) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members
(b) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian Community to the Rajya Sabha.
(c) There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister
(d) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections

Answer

C

Question. Which of the following Bills requires prior assent of the President before presenting in the Parliament?     
1. A Bill for the formation of boundaries of a state
2. A money Bill
3. A Bill which involved expenditures from the consolidated fund of India
4. A Bill affecting taxation in which the interest of states is vested
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

D

Question. Though the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are constitutent part of Parliament, on some subject they have unequal powers which of the following matters depict the difference of powers between these two houses?             
1. No confidence motion
2. Power to vote on Demand for Grants
3. Impeachment of judges of the High Court
4. Passing of laws in the national interest on the subject enumerated in state list
5. Creation of all India services.
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 5 only

Answer

C

Question. Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian parliament separately, by special majority.                        
(a) ordinary Bill
(b) Money Bill
(c) Finance Bill
(d) Constitution Amendment Bill

Answer

D

Question. Which of the following statements is not correct?                   
(a) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based.
(b) In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the rules.
(c) A motion of no-confidence once admitted has to be taken up within ten days of leave being granted.
(d) Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of noconfidence.

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements:           
1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list.
2. Resolutions approving the proclamation of emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. Which of the following is/are correct regarding effect of motions or resolutions adopted by the Houses of Parliament?           
1. The resolution expressing merely an opinion of the Houses is not binding on the government.
2. The resolutions adopted by the Houses on matters concerning its own proceeding are not binding.
3. Resolutions having a statutory effect, if adopted, are binding on the government.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer

D

Question. Consider the following statements related to women members of 15th Lok Sabha                 
1. They are less than 10% of the total members of the Lok Sabha.
2. The maximum women members are from Indian National Congress.
3. Three women members are elected from Rajasthan.
4. The maximum women members are elected from Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

C

Question. Consider the following statements regarding ‘No confidence motion’           
1. Only a motion expressing want of confidence in the council of ministers as a whole is admitted and one expressing lack of confidence in an individual minister is out of order
2. A no confidence motion needs to set out grounds on which it is based.
3. Any no confidence motion once moved can’t be withdrawn
4. Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no confidence
Which of the following given above are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

D

Question. In both the Houses of Parliament under the automotive vote recorder system each member casts his vote from the seat allotted to him. Consider the following:               
1. Green button represents AYES
2. Red button represents ABSTAIN
3. Black button represent NOES
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer

A

Question. When the House of people clearly and conclusively determines that the government does not command its support, the government has to resign. By which of the ways parliamentary confidence in the government may be expressed by the House of People?                     
1. Defeating the government on a major issue of policy.
2. Passing an adjournment motion
3. Defeating the government on finance issues
4. Passing a motion of no confidence in the council of ministers.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

D

Question. Which of the following statements are correct about Indian Government?                   
1. Rajya Sabha represents the local interests of the States.
2. A member of Rajya Sabha must be a resident of the State from which he is elected.
3. Number of seats allotted to a State has to be proportionate to its population.
4. The term of a member of Rajya Sabha is same as that of Senator in the US.
Codes:
(a) 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2

Answer

C

Question. Consider the following statement :                         
1. The Chairman of the Council of States or Speaker of the House of the People, or person acting as such, shall not vote at any sitting of either House of Parliament or joint sitting of
the House in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
2. A person is qualified to fill a seat in the Council of States or House of the People if he is not less than twenty-five years of age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:                       
1. The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.
2. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Consider the following statements :                 
1. For the Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List, a resolution must be passed in both the Houses of the Parliament.
2. A resolution passed as stated above can be extended beyond one year.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Consider the following statement :                               
1. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
2. A bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of the propogation of the Houses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

D

Question. Which of the following is/are correct in respect of ‘Zero Hour’ discussion?                   
1. It is not directed against individual Minister.
2. It covers questions raised over matters of public importance.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Consider the following statements :                       
1. The nature of a Bill, if it is certified by the Speaker of the House of People as a Money Bill, is not open to question in a Court of Law.
2. The President of India has the power to question the nature of a Bill to be taken as a Money Bill even if it is certified to be so by the Speaker of the House of People.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. Which of the following regarding the Rajya Sabha are correct?                 
1. It is not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of six years.
3. One-third of its members retire after every two years.
4. Its members shall not be less than 25 year of age.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 4

Answer

C

Question. A Member of Lok Sabha does not become disqualified to continue as a Member of the House if the Member                   
(a) voluntarily gives up his / her membership of the political party from which he /she was elected
(b) is expelled by the political party from which he / she had been elected to the House
(c) Joins a political party after being elected as an independent candidate
(d) abstains from voting contrary to the direction by his / her political party

Answer

B

Question. Which of the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha is / are correct ?                     
1. The maximum Permissible strength of Rajya Sabha is 250
2. In Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected indirectly from the States ans Union Territories.
3. It shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(Question) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only

Answer

B

Question. Who is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the states?                   
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Parliament
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Governor

Answer

B

Question. Govt. decided to add four new tribes, Abuj Maria, Korba, Hill Korba and Kodaku into the list of scheduled tribes. Which of the following is/are correct in regard to granting the status of scheduled tribe to a tribe?                 
1. President has the authority to include or exclude a tribe from the list of schedule tribes.
2. The criterion for a community to be recognized as scheduled tribe is not spelled out in the constitution
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. A Bill is deemed to be a ‘Money Bill’ if it has any provisions dealing with                   
1. imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
2. appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of India
3. imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties
4. payment of fee for licences or fee for service rendered
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Answer

A

Question. Consider the following statements                           
1. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
2. The Council of States cannot reject a Money Bill nor amend it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

C

Question. Consider the following statements                               
1. The Annual Appropriation Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill.
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Who among the following was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?                       
(a) M A Ayyangar
(b) G V Mavalankar
(c) Sardar Hukam Singh
(d) N Sanjiva Reddy

Answer

B

Question. After the general elections, the Protem Speaker is                       
(a) elected by the Lok Sabha
(b) appointed by the President of India
(c) appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(d) the senior most member of the Lok Sabha

Answer

B

Question. Which one of the following statements about the process of the Parliament to make new States is not correct?                   
(a) The Parliament may by law form a new State and alter the boundaries or names of existing States.
(b) A Bill to this effect cannot be introduced in the Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.
(c) A Bill to this effect may be referred by the President to the Legislature of the affected State.
(d) Such a law will fall under the purview of Article 368.

Answer

B

Question. The function of a Protem Speaker is to                                      
(a) conduct the proceeding of the House in the absence of the Speaker
(b) officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is to be elected
(c) swear members and hold charge till a regular Speaker is elected
(d) scrutinize the authenticity of the election certificates of members

Answer

C

Question. Consider the following statements                       
1. The total elective membership of the Lok Sabha is distributed among the States on the basis of the population and the area of the State.
2. The 84th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India lifted the freeze on the delimitation of constituencies imposed by the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

C

Question. With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term ‘closure’ refers to               
(a) suspension of debate at the terminatan of a day’s sitting of the Parliament
(b) a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted
(c) the termination of a Parliamentary session
(d) refusal on the part of tie Government to have the opposition look at important documents

Answer

A

Question. The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is                               
(a) One- twelveth of the total number of members of the House
(b) One-sixth of the total numbers of members of the House
(c) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House
(d) Two-third of the total number of members of the House

Answer

C

Question. Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament                                   
(a) Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill Discussion on Budget
(b) Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill, Discussion on Budget, Vote on Accounts
(c) Discussion on Budget, Vote on Account, Finance Bill, Appropriation Bill
(d) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account

Answer

D

Question. With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? 
(a) A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a money bill
(c) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement
(d) The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants

Answer

C

Question. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from office by                   
(a) the majority party in the house adopting a no-confidence motion
(b) a resolution passed by not less than half of the total membership of the house
(c) a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of the total membership of the house
(d) a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the house

Answer

D

Question. Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha     
1. The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member . notice of this date.
2. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date.
3. At anytime before noon on the day preceding the date so fixed, any member may give notice in writing of a motion that another member be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of the
House.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of these

Answer

D

Question. Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions.               
Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India?
(a) Ventilating the grievances of the people
(b) Executing major policy decisions
(c) Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure
(d) Amending the Constitution

Answer

B

Question. Suppose a Legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions on newspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct?           
(a) The legislation is invalid as it violates the Freedom of Press
(b) The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B
(c) The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution
(d) The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Article 19 of the Constitution

Answer

B

Question. In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats                   
(a) in accordance with their population
(b) equally
(c) on the basis of population and economic position
(d) on the basis of present economic status

Answer

C

Question. Which of the following statements is not correct?                       
(a) A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States
(b) The Council of States has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill
(c) the Council of Ministers is responsible to the House of the People and not to the Council of States
(d) The House of the People has special powers with respect to the State List compared to the Council of States

Answer

D

Question. After a Bill has been passed by the Houses of the Parliament, it is presented to the President who may either give assent to the Bill or with hold his assent. The President may               
(a) assent within six months
(b) assent or reject the Bill as soon as possible
(c) return the Bill as soon as possible after the Bill is presented to him with a message requesting the House to reconsider the Bill
(d) with hold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the Houses

Answer

C

Question. There are provisions in the Constitution of India which empower the Parliament to modify or annul the operation of certain provisions of the Constitution without actually amending them. They include                     
1. any law made under Article 2 (relating to admission or establishment of new states)
2. any law made under Article 3 (relating to formation of new states)
3. amendment of First Schedule and Fourth Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None of these

Answer

A

Question. Which of the following statements in the context of structure of the Parliament is/are correct?                   
1. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
2. The President of India is directly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. The subject matter of an adjournment motion in the Parliament                   
1. must be directly related to the conduct of the Union Government.
2. may involve failure of the Government of India to perform its duties in accordance with the Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Question. Which of the statements relating to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is/are correct?                       
1. The office of the Deputy Speaker acquired a more prominent position after the enforcement of the Constitution of India in 1950.
2. He/She is elected from amongst the members.
3. He/She holds office until he/she ceases to be a member of the House.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

Answer

C