Indian Parliament MCQ
1. Which of the following is not true about the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
a) Maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 whereas, at present, it is 245.
b) A maximum of 238 are represented from states and union territories whereas at present it is 233.
c) A maximum of 12 members can be nominated by the President.
d) At present 10 members come from Union Territories
Answer. d) At present 4 members come from Union Territories.
2. Which of the following is not true bout the Composition of Lok Sabha?
a) Maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552 whereas at present strength of Lok Sabha is 545.
b) 530 members come from states.
c) There can be a maximum of 20 members from Union territories but at present 18 members come from Union Territories.
d) 2 Anglo-Indian members are nominated by the president.
Answer. c) There can be a maximum of 20 members from Union territories but presently 13 members come from Union Territories.
3. Voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by which constitutional amendment act?
a) 42nd CAA 1976
b) 44th CAA 1978
c) 61st CAA 1988
d) 86th CAA 2002
Answer. c) 61th CAA 1988
4. Which of the following is not true about Adjournment sine die?
a) Terminating a sitting of Parliament for the infinite period is called adjournment sine die.
b) Adjournment of the house without naming a day for reassembly is called adjournment sine die.
c) The power of adjournment since dies lies with the President.
d) The power of adjournment since dies lies with the presiding officer of the house.
Answer. c) The power of adjournment since dies lies with the President.
5. Which of the following is also called Lame-duck Session?
a) the last session of the existing Lok Sabha.
b) the First session of the New Lok Sabha
c) the Farewell session organized for outgoing members of Rajya Sabha.
d) Welcome session for newly elected members of Rajya Sabha.
Answer. a) the last session of the existing Lok Sabha.
6. Which of the following is the Question Hour session of parliament?
a) The first hour of every Parliamentary sitting
b) Question hour starts immediately after zero hours.
c) Question hour starts immediately after lunch break
d) Question hour starts immediately after voting on the bill
Answer. a) The first hour of every Parliamentary sitting.
Question hour is mentioned in the rules of procedure.
7. Which of the following is true about the “starred question” in question hour?
a) It requires oral answers and supplementary questions can be asked.
b) It requires oral answers but the supplementary question cannot be asked.
c) It requires written answers and supplementary questions can be asked.
d) It requires written answers and supplementary questions cannot be asked.
Answer. a) It requires oral answers and supplementary questions can be asked.
Starred question: It requires an oral answer and supplementary questions can be asked.
Unstarred question: It requires a written answer and the supplementary question cannot be asked.
8. What is the notice period of the short notice question in question hour?
a) Less than 30 days
b) Less than 15 days
c) Less than 10 days
d) Less than 7 days
Answer. c) Less than 10 days.
9. Which of the following is not true about the zero hours?
a) Zero hours is not mentioned in the rule of procedure.
b) Zero hour is an informal device for members of parliament to raise matters without giving any notice.
c) Zero hour ends immediately before question hour.
d) Zero hour is an Indian innovation and existed since 1962.
Answer. c) Zero hour ends immediately before question hour.
Zero hour starts immediately after the question hour.
10. Which of the following motions is proposed for the impeachment of the President or removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?
a) Substantive Motion
b) Substitute Motion
c) Subsidiary Motion
d) Closure motion
Answer. a) Substantive motion.
A substantive motion is an independent proposal for the impeachment of the president or removal of the Chief election commissioner.
Substitute motion is moved in substitute of an original motion.
11. Which of the following is true about the Censure Motion?
a) It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
b) It can be moved against the entire Council of Ministers only.
c) It is moved for censuring the Council of Ministers for specific policies and actions
d) If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the Council of Ministers must resign from office.
Answer. c) It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
The following are the main features of censure motion:
It must state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
It can be moved against an individual minister a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
If passed in the Lok Sabha, ministers need not resign.
12. Which of the following is not true about the No-confidence Motion?
a) It need not state the reason for adoption.
b) It can be moved to either the houses of parliament.
c) It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
d) If passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office.
Answer. b) It can be moved to either the House of Parliament.
It can be initiated only in Lok Sabha.
13. Introduction of a private bill in the House of Parliament requires notice at least of:
a) 7 days
b) 15 days
c) 1 month
d) 3 months
Answer. c) 1 month
7 days' notice is required for the public bill.
14. Which of the following article define the money bill?
a) Article 110
b) Article 117
c) Article 75
d) Article 74
Answer. a) Article 110;
Article 110: Money bill
Article 117: Financial bill.
Article 75: The Council of the minister shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
15. Which of the following is not true about the Money bill?
a) It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha.
b) It can be introduced only by the Minister.
c) It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
d) Rajya Sabha can detain money bills maximum of 21 days.
Answer. d) Rajya Sabha can detain money bills maximum of 14 days.
16. Which of the following is not true about the money bills?
a) It can not be rejected by the president.
b) If it defeats Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign.
c) It requires the certification of the Speaker of Lok Sabha when it is transmitted to Rajya Sabha.
d) There is no provision for Joint sitting.
Answer. a) It can not be rejected by the president.
President can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned for reconsideration.
17. Which of the following articles deals with the “Annual financial statement” or Budget?
a) Article 110
b) Article 117
c) Article 75
d) Article 112
Answer. d) Article 112;
Article 110: Money bill
Article 117: Financial bill.
Article 75: The Council of the minister shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
18. Which of the following year's Railways budgets was separated from the general budget?
a) 1921
b) 1931
c) 1941
d) 1951
Answer. a) 1921
19. Which of the following year's railways budget merged with the general budget?
a) 2014
b) 2015
c) 2016
d) 2017
Answer. c) 2016.
The Union Government of India approved the merger of the Railway's Budget with the General Budget on 21 September 2016 from the budget year 2017-18.
20. Which of the following cut motion, reduces the amount by Rs 100?
a) Policy cut motion
b) Economy cut motion
c) Token cut motion
d) None
Answer. c) Token cut motion.
Policy cut motion: demand be reduced to Rs 1
Economy cut motion: Demand be reduced by the specified amount.
21. Which of the following article talks about the Contingency Fund of India?
a) Article 110
b) Article 117
c) Article 266
d) Article 267
Answer. d) Article 267;
Article 110: Money Bill
Article 117: Financial Bill
Article 266: Consolidated Fund of India and Public Account of India.
Article 267: Contingency Fund of India.
22. Which of the following is not the executive power and functions of Parliament?
a) Question hour
b) Zero Hour
c) Censure motion
d) Punish its members or outsiders for breach of its privileges.
Answer d) Punishing its members or outsiders for breach of its privileges is the judicial power of Parliament.
23. Which of the following are not judicial powers and functions of parliament?
a) Impeachment of President
b) Removal of the Vice president
c) Removal of Judges
d) Constitutional amendment
Answer. d) Constitutional amendment is the legislative power of parliament.
24. Consider the following statements; (UPSC 2012)
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) None
Answer. d) None
Parliament is comprised of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
Election disputes are also looked at by the Court.
At present 4 members come from Union Territories to Rajya Sabha.
25. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is (UPSC 2012)
a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
b) to let opposition members collect information from the ministers.
c) to allow a reduction of a specific amount in demand for grants.
d) to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behavior on the part of some members.
Answer. A) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
An adjournment motion is the executive power of parliament that allows a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
26. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: (UPSC 2012)
1. He/She holds the office at the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Answer. b) 3 only.
The speaker of Lok Sabha is elected from the member of Lok Sabha only, so statement 2 is wrong.
He/she can be removed by a resolution passed by an absolute majority( more than half of Lok Sabha strength), so statement 1 is wrong.
27. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? (UPSC 2012)
a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State.
b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement.
d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and determine the number of Election Commissioners.
Answer. b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
28. Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? (UPSC 2012)
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before Parliament.
2. Withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill.
3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account.
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of program macroeconomic forecasts and expenditures by a Parliamentary Budget Office.
5. Introducing Finance Bill in Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
b) 1, 2, and 4 only
c) 3, 4, and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer. a) ) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
29. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: (UPSC 2012)
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c) Both 1 and 2
30. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. a) 1 only ordinary legislation.
31. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from (UPSC 2011)
a) The President of India
b) The Parliament of India
c) The Prime Minister of India
d) The Union Finance Minister
Answer. b) The Parliament of India
No money shall be withdrawn from the consolidated fund of India without approval from parliament.
An appropriation bill is introduced in parliament to withdraw money from the consolidated fund of India.
32. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the (UPSC 2011)
a) Contingency Fund of India
b) Public Account
c) Consolidated Fund of India
d) Deposits and Advances Fund
Answer. c) Consolidated Fund of India.
Article 266: Consolidated Fund of India:
It is comprised of the following:
All revenue is received by the government of India.
All loans are raised by the government through treasury bills, loans, etc.
All money is received by the government of India through loan repayment.
Article 266: Public Account:
In includes:
Provident Fund deposit.
Judicial deposit.
Saving bank deposit.
Departmental deposit.
Remittance
The above payments are mostly like banking transactions.
Article 267: Contingency Fund of India:
The contingency fund is held by the finance secretary on behalf of the president. It is used for unforeseen expenditures.
33. What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”? (UPSC 2011)
1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in the Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. b) 2 only
To withdraw money from the consolidated fund of India, the appropriation bill needed to pass by Parliament but it takes time. In the meantime, parliament grants advance from the consolidated fund of India for nearly 2 months of expenditure, this process is called “Vote of account”.
Vote of account only deals with expenditures in the government’s budget.
The interim budget is also presented by the regular government before the General Lok Sabha elections. The interim budget contains both income and expenditure parts for a temporary period.
34. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, (UPSC 2011)
a) The Budget is modified and presented again
b) The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions
c) The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of the Council of Ministers
Answer. d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of the Council of Ministers
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, it is considered a defeat of the confidence of the government in parliament.
35. Consider the following statements-The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts. (UPSC 2013)
1. Consists of not more than 25 members of the Lok Sabha.
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government.
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b) 2 and 3 only
The public account committee was set up in 1921 under the Government of India Act 1919.
The public account committee is comprised of 22 members ( 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha), so 1 statement is incorrect.
The chairman of the Public Account Committee shall be from Lok Sabha.
The following are functions:
The public account committee examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
It examines the reports and accounts of Public undertakings.
It examines the appropriation and Finance accounts of the Government.
36. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? (UPSC 2013)
a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
Answer. a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
37. Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC 2013)
a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time.
b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor based on majority support
Answer. c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor based on majority support.
38. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2013)
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. d) Neither 1 nor 2.
An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only in either of the houses.
If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment is also required to be ratified by the legislature of at least half of the States of India.
39. the Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties (UPSC 2013)
a) with the consent of all the States
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. d) without the consent of any State
40. Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: (UPSC 2014)
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A motion of no Non-confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer c) Both 1 and 2
Article 75 of the constitution specifies the collective responsibilities of the minister to the Lok Sabha. It means a no-confidence motion can be passed only in Lok Sabha but the word “no-confidence” motion is not mentioned in the constitution.
41. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? (UPSC 2014)
a) The Committee on Public Accounts
b) The Committee on Estimates
c) The Committee on Public Undertakings
d) The Committee on Petitions
Answer. b) the Committee on Estimates
42. Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? (UPSC 2014)
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c)1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c) 1 and 2.
The Ministry of Finance allocates financial resources to the Ministries. So, statement 3 is not correct.
Others two are functions of the cabinet secretariat.
The Cabinet secretariat is also ex officio chairperson of all IAS.
43. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2015)
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer b) 1 and 2 only
Rajya Sabha can discuss the Annual Financial Statement, but can not vote. So statement 3 is incorrect. The other two statements are correct regarding the power of the Rajya Sabha.
A money bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha Only and Rajya Sabha can discuss it but can not be rejected or amended.
44. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, it has to be passed ( UPSC 2015)
a) a simple majority of members present and voting
b) a three-fourths majority of members present and voting
c) a two-thirds majority of the Houses
d) the absolute majority of the Houses
Answer. a) a simple majority of members present and voting.
Joint sitting is only done for ordinary bills. So, it requires a simple majority of members present and voting.
45. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (UPSC 2016)
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which had not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. b) 2 only.
Prorogation of the session does not affect any pending bill.
On the dissolution of Lok Sabha the following bill lapses:
A bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses (whether originated in Lok Sabha or was Transmitted from Rajya Sabha).
A bill passed by Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha lapses.
On the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the following bill does not lapse:
A bill does not lapse if the President is notified for joint sitting before the Dissolution of Lok Sabha.
A bill pending in Rajya Sabha and not passed by Lok Sabha does not lapse.
A bill passed by both houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse.
A bill passed by both houses and returned by the president for reconsideration of houses does not lapse.
46. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by (UPSC 2017)
a) anyone residing in India.
b) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
d) any citizen of India.
Answer. c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency and should attain the age of 25 years.
47. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2017)
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. d) Neither 1 nor 2
There is no provision laid down in the constitution of India for speaker and deputy speaker posts.
48. The right to vote and to be elected in India is a (UPSC 2017)
a) Fundamental Right
b) Natural Right
c) Constitutional Right
d) Legal Rights
Answer. d)
The right to vote and to be elected in India is a legal right.
49. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the
President’s rule in a State? (UPSC 2017)
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. a) 1 and 2 only
50. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers (UPSC 2017)
1. Adjournment motion
2. Questions hour
3. Supplementary questions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Concerning the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: (UPSC 2017)
1. A private member’s bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.
2. Recently, a private member’s bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. d) Neither 1 nor 2
A private member’s bill is presented by a member of parliament other than the minister.
14 private members ‘bill has been passed.
52. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2018)
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b) 2 only
Communist Party of India (CPI) won 16 seats and CPI was the largest single party. So, statement 1 is not correct.
In 1969, for the first time, the “leader of the opposition” was recognized. So, statement 2 is correct.
As per the Mavalakar rule, a minimum of 10 % total strength (55 seats) of Lok Sabha is required for the leader of the opposition. So, statement 3 is not true.
53. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2018)
1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgment can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. a) 1 only
The Ninth Schedule can also be examined by the Court and through judicial review.
54. With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation? (UPSC 2018)
a) Committee on Government Assurances
b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
c) Rules Committee
d) Business Advisory Committee
Answer. b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Rules committee recommends the addition or amendments of rules of the house.
The business advisory committee regulates the program and timetable of the house.
The Committee on Government Assurances examines the assurance, promises, and undertakings given by ministers on floors.
The committee on subordinate Legislation committee scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. are conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament.
55. Regarding the Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct? (UPSC 2018)
a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of any tax.
b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India.
c) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of money out of the Contingency Fund of India.
d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.
Answer. d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.
56. If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution of a particular State, then (UPSC 2018)
a) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
c) Article 19 is suspended in that State.
d) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Answer. b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
Article 356 is related to the president's rule.
Article 352: National emergency
Article 360: Financial emergency.
57. Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2020)
1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks.
2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Answer. c) 1 and 3 only
The president of India can summon a session of Parliament to meet from time to time. So, statement 1 is true.
Parliament should meet at least twice a year. It does not specify three sessions of the parliament in a year. So, statement 2 is not correct.
There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year. So, statement 3 is correct.
58. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in (UPSC 2020)
a) the matter of creating new All India Services
b) amending the Constitution
c) the removal of the government
d) making cut motions
Answer. b) amending the Constitution.
Rajya Sabha has more power in the matter of creating a new All India Service.
Rajya Sabha has equal power in amending the constitution.
Lok Sabha has more power in the removal of the government and making cut motions.
59. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the (UPSC 2016)
a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership.
c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership.
d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting.
Answer. d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting.
60. Which of the following is empowered to make law for economic and social planning besides the infants and minors in India? (BEO 2020)
The list I [States]
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
List II [ No. of members in Rajyasabha]
1. 9
2. 11
3. 12
4. 10
Codes :
A B C D
a) 1 4 3 2
b) 3 2 4 1
c) 2 3 1 4
d) 1 2 3 4
Answer. c) 2 3 1 4;
Uttar Pradesh: 31; Maharashtra-19; Tamil Nadu-18; Bihar/West Bengal-16;Karnataka-12;Andhra Pradesh/Gujarat/Madhya pradesh-11; Kerala-9; Odisha/Rajastha-10;
Assam/Punjab/Telangana-7;
a) The speaker of the outgoing Loksabha
b) The Dy. Speaker of the outgoing Loksabha
c) One of the senior-most members of the newly elected Loksabha
d) The leader of the opposition party in the outgoing Loksabha
Answer. c) One of the senior-most members of the newly elected Loksabha
a) Freedom of debates and proceedings
b) The Right to regulate the internal matters of the Parliament
c) Freedom from attendance as a Witness
d) The privilege of excluding strangers from the house
Answer. c) Freedom from attendance as a Witness
a) Article 99
b) Article 100
c) Article 102
d) Article 103
a) Lok Sabha Only
b) Rajya Sabha Only
c) Lok Sabha nad Rajya Sabha only
d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
Answer. d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
a) 9 am to 10 am
b) 10 am to 11 am
c) 11 am to 12 noon
d) 12 noon to 1 pm
- Budget session( February to May), Monsoon session( July to September), Winter Session( November to December)
- Zero Hour: 12 to 1PM;
- In Zero Hour, the MP raises issues on urgent public hearings.
- Zero hours is not mentioned in the rule of procedure and it is informal
- Question Hour: 11 to 12 noon.
1. It is not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of five years.
3. One-third of its members retire after every two years.
4. Its member shall not be less than 25 years of age.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 4
Answer. c) 1 and 3
(i) President
(ii) Rajya Sabha
(iii) Lok Sabha
(iv) Vice President
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
b) (ii) and (iii)
c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
72. Who among the following shall preside over a joint sitting of two houses of Parliament? (UPPSC 2014)
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer. d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha; Article 108; President calls joint sitting.
73. How many members may be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community if he thinks that the community is not adequately represented in the House of the People? (UPPSC 2014)
a) 3
b) 5
c) 1
d) 2
Answer. d) 2;
- Article 331: 2 seats from 1952 to 2020
- 104th CAA abolished such reservations in Lok Sabha and state legislative and extended SC/ST reservations for the next 10 years.
74. A money bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Rajya Sabha within
a) 10 days
b) 14 days
c) 15 days
d) 16 days
75. Match List - I and List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (UPPSC 2016)
List—I List—II
A. Constitutional Amendments 1. Article 360
B. Finance Commission 2. Article 312
C. Financial Emergency 3. Article 280
D. All India Services 4. Article 368
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 3 4 2
b) 4 3 1 2
c) 4 1 3 2
d) 3 1 4 2
76. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament can make laws on the State list subject to giving effect to international agreements? (UPPSC 2016)
a) Article 249
b) Article 250
c) Article 252
d) Article 253
Answer. d) Article 253
77. A resolution passed under clause (1) of Article 249 shall remain in force for a period not exceeding (UPPSC 2016)
a) one month
b) three months
c) six months
d) one year
Answer. d) one year;
- Article 249 deals with the Power of Rajysabha.
- If Rajyasabh proposes to make a law by the parliament of state to list subjects by 2/3 rd majority then the proposal will be valid for one year only.
- The law made by parliament is only valid for six months after cessation.
78. A Bill to create a new State in India must be passed by (UPPSC 2016)
a) a simple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-thirds of the States.
b) a simple majority in Parliament.
c) a two-thirds majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-thirds of the States.
d) None of the above
Answer. b) a simple majority in Parliament.
79. The Council of States has exclusive powers about which of the following? (UPPSC 2018)
a) To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President
b) To initiate proceedings for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court
c) To recommend the creation of a new All India Service
d) None of the above
Answer. c) To recommend the creation of a new All India Service
80. After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can an M.P. be disqualified? (UPPSC 2018)
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 20 days
Answer. b) 60 days
81. What can be the maximum representation from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha? (UPPSC 2018)
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) None of the above
Answer. b) 20
82. Joint Sitting of Loka Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve deadlock (UPPSC 2020)
a) Ordinary legislation
b) Money Bill
c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
d) Appropriation Bill
Answer. a) Ordinary legislation
83. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion ( A) and the other as Reason ( R)-
Assertion (A) - The president is a part of the Parliament.
Reason ( R)- A bill passed by the two Houses of the Parliament cannot become law without the assent of the President.
Select the correct answer using the code given below- (UPPSC 2023)
a) (A) is true but (R) is false.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation (A).
c) (A) is false but (R) is true.
d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer. d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
84. Consider the following statements concerning the powers of the Supreme Court to issue certain writs to stop violation of Fundamental Rights-
(1) The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorrari which are appropriate for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
(2) Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise within its jurisdiction the powers given to the Supreme Court.
Which of the above-mentioned statements/statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the code given below- (UPPSC 2023)
Code-
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Both 1 and 2
Answer. d) Both 1 and 2
85. Concerning the joint sitting of Parliament, which statement/s is/are correct? (UPPSC -2023)
(1) Article 109 provides for the joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.
(2) The Speaker presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Code-
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 2
d) Only 1
Answer. c) Only 2
Article 108: related to the joint sitting of both houses.
Article 109: Special procedure related to a money bill, Money bill should not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
The speaker of Loksabha should preside over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. In the absence of the speaker, the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha would preside over the joint sitting of both houses.
86. Who among the following is the first woman Speaker in Lok Sabha? (UPPSC 2023)
a) Urmila Singh
b) Pratibha Patil
c) Meira Kumar
d) Sushma Swaraj
Answer. c) Meira Kumar;
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker in Lok Sabha. She served as the 15th speaker of Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2015.
The first women president of India was Pratibha Patil, the 12th President.
87. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason ( R) - (UPPSC-2023)
Assertion (A)-The President can recommend to the Parliament to change the boundary of any state after seeking the view of the concerned Legislature of that state on the subject within the specified period.
Reason (R)- It is not mandatory for the President to accept the proposal of the concerned State Legislature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
a) (A) is true but (R) is false
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is false but (R) is true
d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer. b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
88. With reference to the posts in the Secretariat of the Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(1) Common posts may be created for the secretariat of each House of Parliament.
(2) The Parliament has the right to regulate the service conditions of Secretariate staff of either House of it.
Select the correct answer from the code given below-
Code-
a) only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 and 2
Answer. d) Both 1 and 2
Article 98: The Parliament has the right to regulate the service conditions of Secretariate staff of either House of.
89. With reference to the representation of Uttar Pradesh in Parliament, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? ( UPPSC 2023)
1. Uttar Pradesh has 31 seats allotted for Rajya Sabha.
2. 80 members of Lok Sabha are elected from Uttar Pradesh.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
Code:
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Both 1 and 2
Answer. d) Both 1 and 2
90. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason(R): ( UPPSC 2021)
Assertion(A): The Council of Ministers in India is a collective responsibility to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Reason(R): Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become ministers in the Union government.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, but R is False.
d) A is false, and R is true.
Answer. D;
91. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. ( UPPSC 2021)
List-I
(State)
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Punjab
List-II
( Representation in Rajya Sabha)
1. 10 seats
2. 7 Seats
3. 11 Seats
4. 12 Seats
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 3 4 2
b) 2 3 4 1
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 4 3 1 2
Answer. A;
92. Which of the following Bills can NOT be first introduced in Rajya Sabha? ( UPPSC 2021)
a) Ordinary Bill
b) Constitutional Amendment Bill
c) State Re-organization Bill
d) Money Bill
Answer. d;
93. "Zero Hour" in the workings of the Indian Parliament means ( UPPSC 2021)
a) The first hour of the Session
b) When privilege motions are accepted
c) Hour before question hours
d) The time immediately following the question hour.
Answer. D;
94. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to the Contingency Fund? ( UPPSC 2021)
a) Article 265
b) Article 266
c) Article 267
d) Article 268
Answer. C;
95. A Joint Sitting of Loka Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve deadlock over: ( UPPSC 2020)
a) Ordinary legislation
b) Money Bill
c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
d) Appropriation Bill
Answer. a;
A Joint Sitting of Loka Sabha and Rajya Sabha can take place to resolve the deadlock over Ordinary Legislation.
96. In the removal of which of the following officials does the Parliament NOT play any role? ( UPPSC 2020)
1. Judge of the High court
2. Judges of the Supreme Court
3. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c)1,2, and 3 only
d) 3 only
Answer: d: 3 only
The president can remove the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.
97. The money bill is defined in which Article of the Constitution of India? ( UPPSC 2019)
a) Article 109
b) Article 110
c) Article 111
d) Article 112
Answer. b;
Article 110 defines the money bill.
98. Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is NOT correct? ( UPPSC 2011)
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)
99. A money bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Rajya Sabha within ( UPPSC 2016)
a) 10 days
b) 14 days
c) 15 days
d) 16 days
Answer. b. 14 days.
100. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament can make laws on the State list subject to giving effect to international agreements? ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Article 249
b) Article 250
c) Article 252
d) Article 253
Answer. d. Article 253.
101. A resolution passed under clause (1) of Article 249 shall remain in force for a period not exceeding ( UPPSC 2016)
a) one month
b) three months
c) six months
d) one year
Answer. d. One year
Article 249 deals with the Power of Rajysabha.
If Rajyasabh proposes to make a law by the parliament of state to list subjects by 2/3 rd majority then the proposal will be valid for one year only.
The law made by parliament is only valid for six months after cessation.
102. A Bill for the purpose of creating a new State in India must be passed by ( UPPSC 2016)
a) a simple majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-thirds of the States.
b) a simple majority in Parliament.
c) a two-thirds majority in Parliament and ratification by not less than two-thirds of the States.
d) None of the above
Answer. b) a simple majority in Parliament.
103. Which of the following is correct about the Rajya Sabha? ( UPPSC 2014)
1. It is not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of five years
3. One-third of its members retire after every two years.
4. Its member shall not be less than 25 years of age.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 4
Answer. c.
It has a term of six-year and members shall not be less than 30 years of age.
104. The Parliament in India consists of ( UPPSC 2014)
(i) President
(ii) Rajya Sabha
(iii) Lok Sabha
(iv) Vice President
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
b) (ii) and (iii)
c) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer. a.
105. Who among the following shall preside over a joint sitting of two houses of Parliament? ( UPPSC 2014)
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer. d. Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Article 108; President calls joint sitting.
106. The largest Union Territory of India is ( UPPSC 2014)
a) Daman and Diu
b) Puducherry
c) Delhi
d) Chandigarh
Answer. c.
Andaman and Nicobar ( 8249 square km)> Delhi ( 1483 square km)> Puducherry ( 492 square km) > Chandigarh ( 114 square km) > Lakshadweep( 32 square km)
107. How many members may be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian Community if he is of the opinion that the community is not adequately represented in the House of the People? ( UPPSC 2014)
a) 3
b) 5
c) 1
d) 2
Answer. d.
Article 331: 2 seats from 1952 to 2020
104th CAA abolished such reservations in Lok Sabha and state legislative and extended SC/ST reservations for the next 10 years.
108. Provision for representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha has been made in the constitution under the article. ( UPPSC 2013)
a) 331
b) 221
c) 121
d) 139
Answer. a; 331
109. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes? ( UPPSC 2015)
a) Article 99
b) Article 100
c) Article 102
d) Article 103
Answer. b;
110. Who can legislate on the subjects that are not included in any of the lists of the subjects given in the Constitution? ( UPPSC 2015)
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) State Legislative
d) Regional Councils
Answer. b;
111. The Joint Sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha under Article 108 is summoned by: ( UPPSC 2015)
a) The President
b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
c) The Prime Minister
d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer. a.
Chairperson: Speaker of Lokasabha or Deputy Speaker of Loka Sabha or Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha.
112. The right to vote in India is: ( UPPSC 2015)
a) Fundamental Right
b) Constitutional right
c) Natural right
d) a legal right
Answer. b.
The right to vote in India is a Constitutional right.
113. The provision for representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha has been made in the Constitution under ( UPPSC 2015)
a) Article 331
b) Article 221
c) Article 121
d) Article 139
Answer. a. Article 331, 2 seat reserve for the Anglo-Indian community.
In 2020, through the 104th Constitutional Amendment reservation of the Anglo-Indian community was abolished.
114. Indian Parliament consists of : ( UPPSC 2015)
a) Lok Sabha Only
b) Rajya Sabha Only
c) Lok Sabha nad Rajya Sabha only
d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
Answer.d;
115. The time of Zero Hour in Parliament is; ( UPPSC 2015)
a) 9 am to 10 am
b) 10 am to 11 am
c) 11 am to 12 noon
d) 12 noon to 1 pm
Answer. d;
Budget session( February to May), Monsoon session( July to September), Winter Session( November to December)
Zero Hour: 12 to 1PM;
In Zero Hour, the MP raises issues on urgent public hearings.
Zero hours is not mentioned in the rule of procedure and it is informal
Question Hour: 11 to 12 noon.
116. What is the quorum to constitute a meeting of Lok Sabha? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) One-sixth of the total members of the House
b) One-tenth of the total members of the House
c) One-fourth of the total members of the House
d) One-third of the total members of the House
Answer. b
117. In which year was Rajya Sabha constituted for the first time? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) 1950
b) 1951
c) 1952
d) 1953
Answer. c
118. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) Policy cut Motion – Budget demand is reduced to Rs.one
b) Economy cut motion – Budget demand is reduced by a specified amount.
c) Token cut Motion – Budget demand is reduced by rupees one hundred
d) Vote on Account – Parliamentary sanction of all budgetary demands for grants in a financial year.
Answer. d
119. Who is generally appointed as a Protem Speaker? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) The speaker of the outgoing Loksabha
b) The Dy. Speaker of the outgoing Loksabha
c) One of the senior-most members of the newly elected Loksabha
d) The leader of the opposition party in the outgoing Loksabha
Answer. c
120. Which one of the following is not a collective privilege of the members of Parliament? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) Freedom of debates and proceedings
b) The Right to regulate the internal matters of the Parliament
c) Freedom from attendance as a Witness
d) The privilege of excluding strangers from the house
Answer. c
121. The Parliamentary form of Government was first introduced in which country? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Great Britain (UK)
b) Belgium
c) France
d) Switzerland
Answer. c
122. The Council of States has exclusive powers about which of the following? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President
b) To initiate proceedings for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court
c) To recommend the creation of a new All India Service
d) None of the above
Answer. c
123.Parliament can Amend the provision on the official language of India under the Constitution by ( UPPSC 2018)
a) a simple majority of its members
b) 2/3rd majority
c) 3/4th majority
d) support of 1/3 of its members
Answer. a
124. After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can an M.P. be disqualified? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 20 days
Answer. b
125. What can be the maximum representation from the Union Territories to the Lok Sabha? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) None of the above
Answer. b
126.
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Reply19th answer is 2017
Reply55th also wrong,option is 3 and 4 is correct
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