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This section includes 189 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees for Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | Minorities Commission |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» C. Prime Minister | |
| 102. |
The total number of Lok Sabha seats is |
| A. | 500 |
| B. | 520 |
| C. | 543 |
| D. | 620 |
| Answer» D. 620 | |
| 103. |
In the event of the Upper House rejecting a Consitutional Amendment Bill passed by the Lower House |
| A. | The Bill have to be dropped |
| B. | A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament may be convened to consider and pass the bill |
| C. | The Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by both the Houses of parliament if the Lok Sabha passes it again by a two-third majority |
| D. | The Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by both the Houses of Parliament despite the disapproval of the Bill by the Upper House |
| Answer» B. A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament may be convened to consider and pass the bill | |
| 104. |
How is Rajya Sabha dissolved ? |
| A. | At the end of Chairman's tenure |
| B. | President dissolves after 5 years |
| C. | Dissolved with Lok Sabha automatically |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 105. |
In which of the following Committees there is no representation of Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| C. | Committee on Government Assurance |
| D. | Estimates Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
Which of the following States elect only one member of the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Tripura |
| Answer» D. Tripura | |
| 107. |
The first mid-term elections for Lod Sabha were held in |
| A. | 1962 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1977 |
| D. | 1980 |
| Answer» C. 1977 | |
| 108. |
Consider the following statements with respect tot qualification to become the member of Rajya Sabha and select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
The State of Uttar Pradesh accounts for |
| A. | 60 Lok Sabha seats |
| B. | 70 Lok Sabha seats |
| C. | 80 Lok Sabha seats |
| D. | 90 Lok Sabha seats |
| Answer» D. 90 Lok Sabha seats | |
| 110. |
It a member of Parliament becomes disqualified for membership, the decision of his removal is taken by |
| A. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| B. | President of India on the advice of Council of Ministers |
| C. | President of India on enquiry by a Supreme Court Judge |
| D. | President in accordance with the opinion of the Election Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
Economic Survey is presented in Parliament every year: |
| A. | Before the presentation of budget for the coming year |
| B. | After the presentation of budget for the coming year |
| C. | After the presentation of finance bill |
| D. | And has no relation with the presentation of budget |
| Answer» B. After the presentation of budget for the coming year | |
| 112. |
'Votes on Account' permits Union Government to |
| A. | Go for public loan |
| B. | Borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India |
| C. | Give grants in aid to States |
| D. | Withdraw money from consolidated Fund of India for specific period |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Dispute between the two houses of the parliament can be resolved by a |
| A. | Joint sitting of both houses, summoned by the president |
| B. | Rulling of the Rajya Sabha Chairperson |
| C. | Rulling of the Lok Sabha Speaker |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 114. |
Which of the following non-member of Parliament has the right to address it ? |
| A. | Attorney General of India |
| B. | Solicitor General of India |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» B. Solicitor General of India | |
| 115. |
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing International treaties |
| A. | With the consent of all the State |
| B. | With the consent of the majority of States |
| C. | With the consent of the States concerned |
| D. | Without the consent of any state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 116. |
How are legislative excesses of Parliament and State Assemblies checked ? |
| A. | Intervention from President / Governor |
| B. | No-Confidence motions |
| C. | Judicial review |
| D. | General elections |
| Answer» D. General elections | |
| 117. |
Which is the House where the Chair person is not the member of that House ? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Legislative Council |
| D. | Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» B. Lok Sabha | |
| 118. |
In which House of the Parliament, the Presiding Officer is not a member of the House ? |
| A. | Lok sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Vidhan Sabha |
| D. | Vidhan Parishad |
| Answer» C. Vidhan Sabha | |
| 119. |
The resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India can be proposed in |
| A. | Lok Sabha only |
| B. | Any House of Parliament |
| C. | Joint Session of Parliament |
| D. | Rajya Sabha only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of : |
| A. | One year |
| B. | one month |
| C. | Fourteen days |
| D. | Seven days |
| Answer» D. Seven days | |
| 121. |
The upper house strength Indian Parliament is known as |
| A. | The Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Lok Sabha |
| C. | The National Assembly |
| D. | The Indian Parliament |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The Lok Sabha | |
| 122. |
Which one of the following states has be lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Chhattisgarh |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 123. |
What is the difference between 'Vote on Account' and 'Interim Budget' ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 124. |
According to our Constitution, the Rajya sabha |
| A. | is dissolved one in 2 years |
| B. | is dissolved one in 5 years |
| C. | is dissolved one in 6 years |
| D. | is not subject of dissolution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 125. |
What could be the maximum time of 'Zero Hour' ? |
| A. | 30 minutes |
| B. | 1 hour |
| C. | 2 hours |
| D. | Indefinite period |
| Answer» C. 2 hours | |
| 126. |
Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Vice-President |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| D. | The Speaker |
| Answer» C. The Prime Minister | |
| 127. |
Match List - I (Country) with List - II (Name of Parliament) and select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 128. |
The major portion of the Indian constitution can be amended by the |
| A. | Parliament alone |
| B. | President alone |
| C. | The state legislature alone |
| D. | The parliament, with the consent of the state |
| Answer» D. The parliament, with the consent of the state | |
| 129. |
Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member ? |
| A. | Vidhan Sabha |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament ? |
| A. | Attorney-General of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Chief Election Commissioner of India |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor-General of India |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of India | |
| 131. |
With reference to Indian Parliament, consider the following statements |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 132. |
Which of the following statement correctly describes a 'Hung Parliament' ? |
| A. | A Parliament in which no party has a clear majority |
| B. | The Prime Minister has resigned but the Parliament is not dissolved |
| C. | The Parliament lacks the quorum to conduct business |
| D. | A lame duck Parliament |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister has resigned but the Parliament is not dissolved | |
| 133. |
In order to be recognized as an official Opposition Group in the Parliament, how many seats should it have ? |
| 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» E. | |
| 134. |
Who decides dispute regarding disqualification of Members of Parliament ? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Concerned House |
| C. | The Election Commission |
| D. | The President in consultation with the Election commission |
| Answer» B. The Concerned House | |
| 135. |
Which of the following has the powers to create a new all India Service ? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Union public Service commission |
| C. | Union Cabinet |
| D. | Ministry of personnel, Public Grievances and pensions |
| Answer» B. Union public Service commission | |
| 136. |
Secretariat of Parliament of India is |
| A. | Under Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| B. | Under President |
| C. | Union Cabinet |
| D. | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions |
| Answer» B. Under President | |
| 137. |
What 'Zero Hour' ? |
| A. | When the proposals of the opposition are raised |
| B. | When matters of utmost importance are raised |
| C. | Interval between the morning and afternoon sessions |
| D. | When a Money Bill is introduced in Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. Interval between the morning and afternoon sessions | |
| 138. |
The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article No...........of Indian Constitution |
| A. | 73 |
| B. | 112 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 370 |
| Answer» C. 360 | |
| 139. |
In what ways does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration ? |
| A. | Through Parliamentary Committees |
| B. | Through Consultative Committees of various ministers |
| C. | By making the administration send periodic reports |
| D. | By compelling the executive to issue writs |
| Answer» B. Through Consultative Committees of various ministers | |
| 140. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
The Indian Parliament cannot legislate on a subject of State List unless |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 142. |
What can be the maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament ? |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 6 months |
| D. | 9 months |
| Answer» D. 9 months | |
| 143. |
A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval |
| A. | Within 1 month |
| B. | Within 2 month |
| C. | Within 6 month |
| D. | Within 1 year |
| Answer» B. Within 2 month | |
| 144. |
The function of the Pro-tem Speaker is to |
| A. | Conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of Speaker |
| B. | Swearing members |
| C. | Officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected |
| D. | Only check if the election certification of the members are in order |
| Answer» C. Officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected | |
| 145. |
Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of |
| A. | Money bills |
| B. | None-money bills |
| C. | Setting up of new all India Services |
| D. | Amendment of the Constitution |
| Answer» D. Amendment of the Constitution | |
| 146. |
What is the fixed strength of Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | 210 |
| B. | 220 |
| C. | 230 |
| D. | 250 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
Out of 543 of Ministers of Indian Union is collectively responsible to the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Finance Bill of Indian Government is presented in |
| A. | Upper House |
| B. | Lower House |
| C. | Legislative Council |
| D. | Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» C. Legislative Council | |
| 149. |
The Opposition Party status is accorded to a political Party in the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least : |
| A. | 5% seats |
| B. | 10% seats |
| C. | 15% seats |
| D. | 20% seats |
| Answer» C. 15% seats | |
| 150. |
Which one of the following States has the highest number of reserve seats for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |