Laxmikanth MCQs: Parliament | Indian Polity for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Q1: The President of India is an integral part of the Parliament. Statement 2: The President's assent is mandatory for a bill passed by both Houses to become a law.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is true
Ans: (c)
The President, though not a member of either House, is an integral part of the Parliament and plays a crucial role in the legislative process. Their assent is required for a bill to become law.

Q2: Match the following:

(a) 1-A, 2-B
(b) 1-B, 2-A
(c) 1-B, 2-B
(d) 1-A, 2-A
Ans: (a)
Rajya Sabha (Council of States) represents the states and union territories, whereas Lok Sabha (House of the People) members are directly elected by the people.

Q3. Statement 1: The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has the same special powers as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is true
Ans: (a)
The Vice-President is indeed the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, but the Chairman does not have the same special powers as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, notably in deciding whether a bill is a money bill.

Q4: In the legislative procedure of Parliament, a 'Money Bill':
(a) Can be introduced in either House
(b) Can be amended or rejected by Rajya Sabha
(c) Can only be introduced in Lok Sabha with President's recommendation
(d) Requires equal participation of both Houses
Ans: (c)
Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and require the President's recommendation to be introduced.

Q5: Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has certain special powers not shared with Lok Sabha.
Reasoning (R): Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on subjects in the State List.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Ans: (a)
Rajya Sabha has special powers, such as authorising Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List.

Q6: The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at:
(a) 543
(b) 552
(c) 550
(d) 545
Ans: (c)
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 550 members.

Q7: Which of the following statements is correct about the tenure of Rajya Sabha members?
(a) They are elected for a term of 6 years with one-third retiring every two years
(b) All members are elected for a 5-year term
(c) Members have a life-long tenure
(d) They are elected for a term of 4 years
Ans: (a)
Rajya Sabha members are elected for 6 years with one-third of the members retiring every two years.

Q8: The minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is:
(a) 25 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 21 years
Ans: (b)
A person must be at least 30 years old to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Q9: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
(a) Is elected from among its members and presides over the joint sitting of both Houses
(b) Can vote in the first instance during a tie
(c) Holds the office till the dissolution of Lok Sabha
(d) Has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha
Ans: (a)
The Speaker is elected from among the Lok Sabha members and presides over its sessions and joint sittings of both Houses.

Q10: Which of the following statements about a 'Money Bill' is incorrect?
(a) It deals exclusively with financial matters such as taxation
(b) It can be amended by the Rajya Sabha
(c) The decision of the Speaker of Lok Sabha on whether a bill is a Money Bill is final
(d) It must be returned by Rajya Sabha to Lok Sabha within 14 days
Ans: (b)
The Rajya Sabha cannot amend a Money Bill. It can only make recommendations which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject.

Q11: Statement 1: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that is never dissolved.
Statement 2: The Lok Sabha has a fixed term of five years unless sooner dissolved.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is true
Ans: (c)
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution, while the Lok Sabha is usually in place for five years unless dissolved earlier.

Q12: Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the Indian Parliament?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(d) The Prime Minister of India
Ans: (b)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final say in deciding whether a bill is a Money Bill.

Q13: What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?
(a) 18 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 30 years
Ans: (c)
A person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.

Q14: How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
(a) Directly by the people
(b) By the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
(c) By the President of India
(d) By a panel of judges from the Supreme Court
Ans: (b)
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

Q15: What is the quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha?
(a) One-tenth of the total number of members
(b) One-fourth of the total number of members
(c) One-half of the total number of members
(d) Two-thirds of the total number of members
Ans: (a)
The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is one-tenth of the total number of its members.

Q16: Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
(a) 42nd Amendment Act
(b) 61st Amendment Act
(c) 73rd Amendment Act
(d) 86th Amendment Act
Ans: (b)
The 61st Amendment Act, 1988, reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

Q17: Statement 1: The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2: The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature, science, and social service.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true
(b) Only Statement 2 is true
(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor 2 is true
Ans: (c)
The President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha, who are known for their expertise in fields like art, literature, science, and social service.

Q18: What happens when a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is sent to the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Rajya Sabha must pass the Bill within 14 days
(b) Rajya Sabha can suggest amendments but cannot reject the Bill
(c) Rajya Sabha has the power to reject the Bill
(d) Rajya Sabha can hold the Bill indefinitely
Ans: (b)
The Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill. It can suggest amendments within 14 days, but it is up to the Lok Sabha to accept or reject them.

Q19: Which committee is appointed by the Parliament to scrutinize public expenditure?
(a) Estimates Committee
(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Finance Committee
(d) Both A and B
Ans: (d)
Both the Estimates Committee and the Public Accounts Committee are appointed by the Parliament to examine how public funds are spent.

Q20: Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Vice-President of India
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Ans: (c)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.