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WBCS 2020 Mini Test 2 -- Parliament (50 MCQs) Set 2
WBCS 2020 Mini Test 2 -- Parliament (50 MCQs)
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Question 1 of 50
1. 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 StatesCorrect
(The Union Govt. can not make a law on a matter reserved for states without an authorisation from Rajya Sabha- the House of States; where Lok Sabha-the House of People has no special power regarding this issue)
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(The Union Govt. can not make a law on a matter reserved for states without an authorisation from Rajya Sabha- the House of States; where Lok Sabha-the House of People has no special power regarding this issue)
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Question 2 of 50
2. 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 withhold 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) withhold his assent even if the Bill is passed again by the HousesCorrect
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
When martial law is imposed, Parliament cannot make law in respect of which one of following matters?
(a) Indemnify any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order in the area where martial law was in force
(b) Parliament can by law validate any sentence passed when martial law was in force in the area
(c) A law of Parliament can validate forfeiture ordered when martial law was in force in the area
(d) Any act done under martial law can be validated by Parliament by lawCorrect
[Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area ; The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.]
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[Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area ; The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.]
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
The Provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following?
(a) Short duration discussion
(b) Question hour
(c) Adjournment motion
(d) Zero hourCorrect
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Question 5 of 50
5. 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.Correct
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a State, except on the recommendations of
A] the Parliament
B] the Governor of the State
C] the president of India
D] a Special Committee of MinistersCorrect
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Who nominates the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Indian Parliament?
A] The Speaker of Lok Sabha b] PM
C] President d] Chairman of Rajya SabhaCorrect
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
Who among the following was the first Tribal speaker of Lok Sabha?
A] G.V.Mavalankar b] G.M.C.Balayogi
C] Manohar Joshi d] P.A.SangmaCorrect
(Purno Agitok Sangma served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1996 to 1998 and Chief Minister of Meghalaya from 1988 to 1990.)
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(Purno Agitok Sangma served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1996 to 1998 and Chief Minister of Meghalaya from 1988 to 1990.)
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Which of the following may be considered a Pressure Group?
A] Members of the Lok Sabha b] Member of a Panchayat
C] Members of the cabinet d] Members of a trade unionCorrect
(a group that tries to influence public policy in the interest of a particular cause; but does not put up candidates for election.)
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(a group that tries to influence public policy in the interest of a particular cause; but does not put up candidates for election.)
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
Consider the following
1/ Elected members of the Lok Sabha
2/ Nominated members of Lok Sabha.
3/ Elected members of Rajya Sabha
4/ Nominated members of Rajya Sabha.
Who among the above complete the electoral collect of the Vice-president?
A] 1 &2 b] 1,3 & 4 c] 2,3 & 4 d] AllCorrect
(In case of Presidential elections the Nominated members can not take part)
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(In case of Presidential elections the Nominated members can not take part)
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for:
(a) 30 days
(b) 60 days
(c) 90 days
(d) 120 daysCorrect
(If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant)
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(If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant)
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
The privileges enjoyed by members of a parliament are
1/ Freedom from arrest with certain riders.
2/ Exemption from attendance as jurors and witnesses.
3/ Freedom of Speech.
A] only 3 b] 1 & 3 c] 1 & 2 d] 1,2 & 3Correct
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Members of Parliament enjoy the Privilege of freedom from arrest in
A] Criminal Cases b] Civil Cases
C] Preventive detention d] All types of casesCorrect
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
The purpose of an adjournment motion is to
(a) seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill
(b) censure the Government
(c) propose a reduction in the budget
(d) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importanceCorrect
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
Who among the following doesn’t take oath of the office?
A] President b] Vice President
C] Prime minister d] SpeakerCorrect
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by ______ of the house.
A] Adjournment sine die b] Prorogation
C] Dissolution d] All of the aboveCorrect
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
Who declare the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die?
A] President of India b] Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
C] Speaker of the Lok sabha d] Union CabinetCorrect
(Adjournment sine die means “without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing”. To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an indefinite period. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again.)
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(Adjournment sine die means “without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing”. To adjourn an assembly sine die is to adjourn it for an indefinite period. A legislative body adjourns sine die when it adjourns without appointing a day on which to appear or assemble again.)
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
Consider the following statements:
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 prorogation 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 2Correct
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
Which of the following statements about the reasons for separation of the Railway Budget from
the General Budget are correct?
1. To introduce flexibility in railway finance management
2. To facilitate a business approach to the railway policy
3. To secure stability of the general revenues by providing an assured annual contribution from
railway revenues
4. To enable the railways to keep their profits for their own development
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Correct
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
An exceptional grant under the Constitution of India is regarded as
(a) An advance on account of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year pending
completion of procedure for voting of grant
(b) A grant for meeting an unexpected demand on account of indefinite character of the service
which cannot be stated with details
(c) A grant forming no part of current service of any financial year
(d) A grant made when a need has arisen during the current financial year for additional
expenditure upon some new serviceCorrect
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
The provision for the Contingency Fund of India results in:
(a) Absolving the executive from preparing the estimates of the expenditure
(b) Compelling the legislature to approve the expenditure
(c) Reducing the legislative control over the executive
(d) Providing a safety-valve to tide over a crisisCorrect
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
According to the Constitution, the Lok Sabha must meet at least:
(a) Thrice each year with no more than two months between sessions
(b) Twice each year with no more than three months between sessions
(c) Twice each year with no more than four months between sessions
(d) Twice each year with no more than six months between sessionsCorrect
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Question 23 of 50
23. 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 2Correct
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
What does the ‘Rule of Lapse’ mean?
(a) All pending bills in Parliament lapse with its prorogation.
(b) All appropriations voted by the Parliament expire at the end of the financial year.
(c) The demand for grants of a ministry lapses with criticism of its policy by the opposition.
(d) The appropriation bill lapses if it is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days.Correct
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Consider the following statements:
The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India comprises:
1. Pension payable to Judges of High Court
2. Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable
3. Salary, allowances and pension payable to Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 onlyCorrect
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
The object of the adjournment motion in Parliament is to:
(a) Collect information from the ministers
(b) Make a cut in the budget proposals
(c) Criticize a particular policy of the Government
(d) Topple the GovernmentCorrect
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
How much is the quorum of a House of Parliament of India?
(a) One-half of the membership of the House
(b) One-third of the membership of the House
(c) Two-third of the membership of the House
(d) One-tenth of the membership of the HouseCorrect
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) There is a provision in the Constitution of India for readjustment of allocation of seats in the
Lok Sabha upon the completion of each census.
(b) If for a period of 60 days, a member of either House is absent without permission of the
House from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant.
(c) The Rajya Sabha approves Money Bill after it has been passed by the Lok Sabha.
(d) The Attorney-General of India has the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the
proceedings of either House of Parliament.Correct
(RS can delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days.)
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(RS can delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days.)
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Consider the following statements regarding money bills:
1. They originate in Lok Sabha
2. They originate in Rajya Sabha
3. Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments.
4. Both the Houses have equal powers over them.
Which of these statements is / are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3
(c) Only 2 (d) Only 4Correct
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
Which one of the following powers of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution of India?
(a) To reject or amend a money bill
(b) To decide whether a bill is a money bill
(c) To vote for public expenditure
(d) To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days.Correct
(Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha and must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments.)
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(Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha and must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments.)
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
Consider the following statements:
A Bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with the:
1. Alteration or regulation of any tax
2. Regulation of the borrowing of money by the government
3. Appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India
4. Custody of the Contingency Fund of India
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Correct
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
The method of election of the members of the Rajya Sabha on the basis of proportional representation
by the State Legislatures was borrowed from the
(a) Constitution of U.S.A.
(b) Constitution of Australia
(c) Constitution of South Africa
(d) Constitution of IrelandCorrect
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Parliament can make a law with respect to a matter in the state list in the national interest if:
(a) The President of India gives permission
(b) The Parliament passes a resolution
(c) A State makes a request
(d) The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majorityCorrect
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India deals with allocation of seats
in the Council of States?
(a) Third Schedule (b) Fourth Schedule
(c) Fifth Schedule (d) Sixth ScheduleCorrect
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
Under Article 312 of the Constitution of India, the Rajya Sabha has exclusive power to recommend
the Constitution of which one of the following?
(a) River-valley Development Authorities
(b) Zonal Councils
(c) Administrative Tribunals
(d) New All-India ServicesCorrect
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
Payments from the Consolidated Fund of India are authorised by the
(a) Money Bill (b) Appropriation Act
(c) Finance Act (d) Consolidated Fund ActCorrect
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
Vote of Credit provides for making
(a) An exceptional grant which forms no part of current service of any financial year
(b) Any grant in advance in respect of estimated expenditure for a part of any financial year
(c) A grant for meeting an unexpected demand upon resources of India
(d) A grant for additional expenditure upon new service not contemplated in the financial yearCorrect
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
Which one of the following is not a measure of control exercised by the Parliament over government?
(a) Asking questions
(b) Committees system
(c) Review of decision
(d) No-confidence motionCorrect
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the
Lok Sabha.
2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of
the Lok Sabha.
3. A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is prorogued.
4. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the
dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 onlyCorrect
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, cut motions can be moved to reduce the
amount of a demand. Which of the following categories are classified as cut-motion?
1. Policy cut
2. Economy cut
3. Token cut
4. Programme cut
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4Correct
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
Which one of the following statements holds good in respect of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) One-third of its members retire after every three years.
(b) Two-thirds of its members retire after every three years.
(c) Two-thirds of its members retire after every two years.
(d) One-third of its members retire after every two years.Correct
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Who among the following decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
(a) The Finance Minister
(b) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(c) The President of India
(d) The Speaker of the Lok SabhaCorrect
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
A non-money bill passed by the Parliament is returned by the President to Parliament for reconsideration.
It is passed once again by the Parliament without any change. Now, the:
(a) President can again withhold his assent
(b) Bill will automatically lapse
(c) Bill will be referred to the Supreme Court
(d) President will give his assentCorrect
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under direct supervision of the:
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(c) Prime Minister’s Office
(d) Speaker of the Lok SabhaCorrect
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
The Railway Budget was separated from the Central Budget in the year
(a) 1920 (b) 1921
(c) 1922 (d) 1923Correct
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
Which one of the following statements related to Money Bills is not correct?
(a) It cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
(b) If any question arises whether the bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker is final.
(c) In case of a deadlock over a Money Bill, the President can summon a joint sitting of Parliament.
(d) A Money Bill cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.Correct
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
Which one of the following statements is correct?
The estimates which relate to expenditure charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India:
(a) Can be discussed in the House of People only
(b) Can be discussed in the Council of States only
(c) Can be discussed in either House of Parliament
(d) Cannot be discussed in any House of ParliamentCorrect
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
The quorum requirement in the Rajya Sabha is:
(a) 25
(b) 50
(c) 100
(d) 126Correct
(The presence of 25 MPs is needed in the 245-members of Rajya Sabha. Quorum is the minimum number of members of a legislature that must be present to make the proceedings valid. In case of the Parliament, the quorum of either House shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.)
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(The presence of 25 MPs is needed in the 245-members of Rajya Sabha. Quorum is the minimum number of members of a legislature that must be present to make the proceedings valid. In case of the Parliament, the quorum of either House shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House.)
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by:
(a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha
(b) All members of Rajya Sabha
(c) Elected members of Parliament
(d) All members of ParliamentCorrect
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not correct?
(a) He has the power to adjourn the House sine die.
(b) He has the power to summon the House even after prorogation.
(c) He continues to be in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House.
(d) He must vacate the office if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha.Correct
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Question 1 of 50
1. 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 stateCorrect
(Article 253)
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(Article 253)
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance bill sent for its consideration by Lok Sabha for a maximum period of
A] 1 month b] 1 year
C] 7 days d] 14 daysCorrect
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Question 3 of 50
3. 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 CouncilCorrect
(Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman)
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(Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman)
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha?
A] The CAG b] Attorney General of India
C] Solicitor General d] The Secretary to President of IndiaCorrect
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Question 5 of 50
5. 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] 2011Correct
(Article 82)
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(Article 82)
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha?
A] 2 b] 10 c] 12 d] 15Correct
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Question 7 of 50
7. 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 PM has signed it
d] The SC has declared it to be within the competence of the Union ParliamentCorrect
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha
A] is dissolved once in 2 years b] is dissolved every 5 years
C] is dissolved every 6 years d] is not subject of dissolutionCorrect
(As per Article 83(1). And Lok Sabha is dissolved in every 5 years)
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(As per Article 83(1). And Lok Sabha is dissolved in every 5 years)
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Question 9 of 50
9. 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 CommissionerCorrect
(AG is Indian Government’s Chief Legal Advisor and its primary Lawyer in the Supreme Court)
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(AG is Indian Government’s Chief Legal Advisor and its primary Lawyer in the Supreme Court)
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Question 10 of 50
10. 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 chamberCorrect
(membership for both Upper & Lower house)
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(membership for both Upper & Lower house)
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Question 11 of 50
11. 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 HegdeCorrect
(Acharya J.B Kripalani with 21 parliament members of opposition moved a no—confidence motion against first Lok Sabha speaker G.V Mavalankar on 15 December, 1954. This motion was refused by Lok Sabha on 18 December, 1954.)
Incorrect
(Acharya J.B Kripalani with 21 parliament members of opposition moved a no—confidence motion against first Lok Sabha speaker G.V Mavalankar on 15 December, 1954. This motion was refused by Lok Sabha on 18 December, 1954.)
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
Indian Parliament consists of
A] Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
B] Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & PM
C] Speaker & Lok Sabha
D] President & both the HousesCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Money bill is introduced in
A] Lok Sabha b] Rajya Sabha
C] Joint sitting of both the Houses d] NoneCorrect
(Money bills passed by Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha)
Incorrect
(Money bills passed by Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha)
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
A] by the wish of the President
b] if Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
C] under any circumstances
d] by asking the legislature of the concerned stateCorrect
(Article 249)
Incorrect
(Article 249)
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
The function of the pro-tem speaker in the absence of Speaker is to
A] conduct the proceedings of the House in absence of the speakers
B] officiate as speaker when the speaker is to be elected
C] only check if the election certifies of the members are in order
D] NoneCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 16 of 50
16. 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 discussionCorrect
(introduced by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance)
Incorrect
(introduced by a member to call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance)
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Question 17 of 50
17. 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 monthsCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
The Speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called
A] Casting vote b] Sound vote c] Direct vote d] Indirect voteCorrect
(the vote is given to resolve a deadlock, if any)
Incorrect
(the vote is given to resolve a deadlock, if any)
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
The chairman of the Lok Sabha is designated as
A] Chairman b] Speaker c] Vice President d] PresidentCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?
A] Speaker of Lok Sabha b] President
C] PM d] The Parliamentary Select CommitteeCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 21 of 50
21. 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 strengthCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 22 of 50
22. 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 ConstitutionCorrect
(Article 312)
Incorrect
(Article 312)
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Question 23 of 50
23. 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 IndiaCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
(a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Chief of Air Staff
(d) Chief of ArmyCorrect
(Speaker is elected by simple majority in Lok Sabha)
Incorrect
(Speaker is elected by simple majority in Lok Sabha)
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Question 25 of 50
25. 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 dissolvedCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 26 of 50
26. 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 BhagatCorrect
(Served from 1976-1977)
Incorrect
(Served from 1976-1977)
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
‘Zero Hour’ in political jargon refers to
A] Suspended motion b] Question hour
C] Adjourned time d] Question-answer sessionCorrect
(It starts at around 12 noon (hence the name) and members can, with prior notice to the Speaker, raise issues of importance during this time.)
Incorrect
(It starts at around 12 noon (hence the name) and members can, with prior notice to the Speaker, raise issues of importance during this time.)
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Three years (b) Four years
(c) Five years (d) Six yearsCorrect
(One-third of its members retire after every 2 years)
Incorrect
(One-third of its members retire after every 2 years)
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Question 29 of 50
29. 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) RecessCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 30 of 50
30. 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 ParliamentCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 31 of 50
31. 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 votingCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 32 of 50
32. 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 IndiaCorrect
(It is called by the President [Article 108]. If Lok Sabha speaker is absent then Deputy speaker does the job; and if Deputy speaker is absent then Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha does the job)
Incorrect
(It is called by the President [Article 108]. If Lok Sabha speaker is absent then Deputy speaker does the job; and if Deputy speaker is absent then Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha does the job)
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Question 33 of 50
33. 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.Correct
Incorrect
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Question 34 of 50
34. 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 housesCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 35 of 50
35. 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 floorCorrect
(Decorum means parliamentary etiquette; Crossing the floor means changing the party; Interpolation means seeking clarification through ruling)
Incorrect
(Decorum means parliamentary etiquette; Crossing the floor means changing the party; Interpolation means seeking clarification through ruling)
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
The term of the Lok Sabha ____ beyond the 5 year term.
(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 emergencyCorrect
(There is no limit in number of times; The five-year term of the 5th Lok Sabha was scheduled to expire on March 18, 1976. But the term was 15/03/1971 to 18/01/1977 after the extension. — 21-month period Emergency from 1975 to 1977 when PM Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared across the country.)
Incorrect
(There is no limit in number of times; The five-year term of the 5th Lok Sabha was scheduled to expire on March 18, 1976. But the term was 15/03/1971 to 18/01/1977 after the extension. — 21-month period Emergency from 1975 to 1977 when PM Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared across the country.)
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Question 37 of 50
37. 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 electionsCorrect
(but can not continue as Minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in any house of the Parliament)
Incorrect
(but can not continue as Minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in any house of the Parliament)
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Question 38 of 50
38. 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 no-confidenceCorrect
(A no-confidence motion need not set out any grounds on which it is based. Even when grounds are mentioned in the notice and read out in the House, they do not form part of the no-confidence motion.)
Incorrect
(A no-confidence motion need not set out any grounds on which it is based. Even when grounds are mentioned in the notice and read out in the House, they do not form part of the no-confidence motion.)
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Question 39 of 50
39. 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 BillCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
Who is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the states?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Parliament
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) GovernorCorrect
(Article 3)
Incorrect
(Article 3)
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Question 41 of 50
41. 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 partyCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 42 of 50
42. 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 SabhaCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 43 of 50
43. 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 368Correct
(Can be introduced in any house, but with recommendation of the President)
Incorrect
(Can be introduced in any house, but with recommendation of the President)
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
Who among the following was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
(a) MA Ayyangar (b) GV Mavalankar
(c) Sardar Hukam Singh (d) N Sanjiva ReddyCorrect
(He became speaker of provisional Parliament on 26 Nov 1949 and continued to serve till the 1st Lok Sabha was formed in 1952)
Incorrect
(He became speaker of provisional Parliament on 26 Nov 1949 and continued to serve till the 1st Lok Sabha was formed in 1952)
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is
(a) One- twelfth 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 HouseCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 46 of 50
46. 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 AccountCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 47 of 50
47. 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 GrantsCorrect
(May discuss the Annual Financial Statement; but has no power to vote on Demands for Grants)
Incorrect
(May discuss the Annual Financial Statement; but has no power to vote on Demands for Grants)
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Question 48 of 50
48. 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 statusCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 49 of 50
49. 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 houseCorrect
Incorrect
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Question 50 of 50
50. 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 ConstitutionCorrect
Executing policy decisions is the function of the executive
Incorrect
Executing policy decisions is the function of the executive
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