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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 801. |
Which of the following is not a true statement? |
| A. | The Rajya Sabha has the power to approve the proclamation of emergency. |
| B. | It can create and abolition legislative councils. |
| C. | It helps in the election of the Vice-President. |
| D. | It empowers the Parliament to legislate on a subject of the state list. |
| Answer» C. It helps in the election of the Vice-President. | |
| 802. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The boundaries of the states of the Union can be altered by the Parliament by two-thirds majority. 2. The boundaries of the states of union can be altered by simple majority of Parliament. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 803. |
The remaining 238 members on the Council of States are |
| A. | Directly elected by the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Directly elected by the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Indirectly elected by the state legislative assemblies |
| D. | Indirectly elected by the state legislatures |
| Answer» D. Indirectly elected by the state legislatures | |
| 804. |
The quorum requirement (if total strength is 250) of the Council of States is |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» C. 40 | |
| 805. |
The quorum required in the Lok Sabha is |
| A. | One-fourth |
| B. | One-fifth |
| C. | One-sixth |
| D. | One-tenth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 806. |
Which of the following committees acts as a watchdog on expenditures and financial irregularities? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| D. | Committee on Public Expenditure |
| Answer» B. Estimates Committee | |
| 807. |
Who, among the following, can initiate the introduction of a new All-India service? |
| A. | The Council of States with two-thirds of the members present and voting |
| B. | The majority of the inter-state council members |
| C. | One-tenth of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | One-tenth of state assemblies members |
| Answer» B. The majority of the inter-state council members | |
| 808. |
Disqualifications on grounds of defection for a member of the Parliament shall not apply: |
| A. | When there is a split in the original political party to which he has been elected |
| B. | When he has voluntarily given up his membership of a political party |
| C. | When he abstains from voting in the House contrary to the direction of his political party |
| D. | When a nominated member of House joins a political party after six month |
| Answer» B. When he has voluntarily given up his membership of a political party | |
| 809. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The Constitution makes a distinction between the legislative power to levy a tax and the power to appropriate the proceeds of tax so levied 2. There is a concurrent sphere in the matter of tax legislation |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 810. |
With how much majority can the Council of States pass the resolution that it is in the interest of the nation that the Parliament make a law on the state subject? |
| A. | One-thirds of the members presenting and voting |
| B. | One-thirds of the members present |
| C. | Two-thirds of the members voting |
| D. | Two-thirds of the members present and voting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 811. |
On which of the following matters does the Parliament have the power to make laws to amend the Constitution by a simple majority? Choose from the codes given. 1. Alteration of names, boundaries and areas of states 2. Appointment of the additional judges 3. Abolition or the establishment of the second chamber in a state legislature 4. Administration of the scheduled areas |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 812. |
If the Council of States passes a resolution that it is in the interest of the nation to make a law on a subject on the state list, the Parliament shall have the power to make law on the said subject for a period of |
| A. | One year |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | Till the said resolution seeks |
| D. | Two months |
| Answer» D. Two months | |
| 813. |
Which of the following are true regarding the powers of the two Houses of the Parliament? |
| A. | The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in amending the Constitution. |
| B. | The emergency powers of the two houses are co-equal. |
| C. | The Council of States can censure the Council of Ministers. |
| D. | The two houses have co-equal electoral powers. |
| Answer» D. The two houses have co-equal electoral powers. | |
| 814. |
In how much time does an ordinance cease to exist if it does not have the approval of the Parliament? |
| A. | 6 days of the reassembly of the Parliament |
| B. | 6 weeks of the reassembly of the Parliament |
| C. | 8 week of the reassembly of the Parliament |
| D. | 12 weeks of the reassembly of the Parliament |
| Answer» D. 12 weeks of the reassembly of the Parliament | |
| 815. |
Who among the following has the power to make laws on the residuary powers? |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | President |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 816. |
The President is empowered to promulgate ordinances when |
| A. | The Lok Sabha is not in session |
| B. | The Rajya Sabha is not in session |
| C. | The Parliament is not in session |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 817. |
Who certifies that a particular bill is money bill? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| C. | The Finance Minister |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. The Finance Minister | |
| 818. |
Who presides over the joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament? |
| A. | The Speaker |
| B. | The Vice President |
| C. | The President |
| D. | the Prime Minister |
| Answer» B. The Vice President | |
| 819. |
Which one of the following is not a true statement? |
| A. | Ordinary bill must first originate in the Council of States. |
| B. | Money bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States. |
| C. | The Council of States can keep the money bill for 14 days. |
| D. | The Council of States cannot pass the vote of no-confidence against the Council Ministers. |
| Answer» B. Money bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States. | |
| 820. |
The joint sittings of the two Houses of the Parliament are notified by |
| A. | The Speaker |
| B. | The Vice President |
| C. | The President |
| D. | the Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. the Prime Minister | |
| 821. |
The nominated members on the Council of States are |
| A. | All appointed by the President |
| B. | Six appointed by the President and six, by the Vice-President |
| C. | Six elected by the House of the People, and six, by the Council of States |
| D. | All nominated by the Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. Six appointed by the President and six, by the Vice-President | |
| 822. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. A bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of prorogation of the Houses. 2. A bill pending in the Council of States, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. A bill which is pending in the Lok Sabha or has been passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending in the Council of States, shall lapse as per the provisions of Article 108, on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | 1 and 2 are correct. |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct, |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct. |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct. | |
| 823. |
The oath that a member of the Parliament takes before he assumes office is to bear his true faith and allegiance to: |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Prime Minister of India |
| C. | The Constitution of India |
| D. | The Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» D. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 824. |
Who, among the following, decides the genuiness of the letter of resignation of a member of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | The Prsident of India |
| B. | The Chairman of the Council of States |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 825. |
How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? Select the correct code. 1. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by two Houses of Parliament. 2. He is nominated by the President of India. 3. He is elected by the members of Lok Sabha. 4. After the general elections, the eldest member of the Lok Sabha (in age) becomes the Speaker called the 'Pro Tern' Speaker. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3, 4 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 826. |
The Vice-President of India is |
| A. | A member of the Council of States |
| B. | He is elected by Council of States |
| C. | He is an ex-office chairman of the Council of States |
| D. | He is like the Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. He is like the Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| 827. |
Consider the following statements with regard to a Finance bill and choose the correct code. 1. Finance Bill and Financial Bill are the same. 2. It is ordinarily introduced in the Lok Sabha immediately after the budget is presented. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 828. |
Which one of the following is not a correct statement? |
| A. | Attorney-General has the right to speak in the proceedings of either House or both Houses. |
| B. | He may take part in the joint sittings of the Houses. |
| C. | He may participate in the proceedings of committee of which he is a member. |
| D. | He may be empowered to vote in the proceedings. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 829. |
The Parliament of the Union, according to Article 79, consists of the following: 1. The President of India 2. The House of the People 3. The Council of States 4. The Legislative Assemblies Select the correct code. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 | |
| 830. |
What amount of period must have elapsed between the last sitting of the first session and the summoning of the second session of the Parliament? |
| A. | 2 months |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 4 months |
| D. | 6 months |
| Answer» E. | |
| 831. |
The National Foundation for Communal Harmony is under the administrative control of: |
| A. | Minority Affairs Ministry |
| B. | Home Affairs Ministry |
| C. | Cabinet Secretariat |
| D. | Prime Minister's Office |
| Answer» C. Cabinet Secretariat | |
| 832. |
Statement I: The states were reorganized on a large scale in 1956 on the basis of the recommendations made by the States Reorganisation Commission. Statement II: The creation of the first linguistic state of Andhra in 1953 led to the country wide demand for the reorganization of states on the basis of language. Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. | |
| 833. |
Who of the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Prime Minister of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 834. |
In which of the following years, was the National Integration Council constituted first? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1956 |
| C. | 1961 |
| D. | 1963 |
| Answer» D. 1963 | |
| 835. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Integration Council is a recommendatory body. 2. The National Integration Council is a constitutional body. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 836. |
Assertion (A): Regionalism in Indian politics reflects the cultural diversity of the country. Reason (R): Political leaders whip up the ethnic identities. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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. |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false. | |
| 837. |
Which of the following provided for the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission? |
| A. | A resolution of the Parliament |
| B. | A resolution of the Union Cabinet |
| C. | An order of the Supreme Court |
| D. | An Act of the Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 838. |
The National Human Rights Commission consists of a chairman and: |
| A. | Three members |
| B. | Four members |
| C. | Five members |
| D. | Six members |
| Answer» C. Five members | |
| 839. |
The salaries, allowances and other service conditions of the members of the National Human Rights Commission are determined by the: |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | Chairman, NHRC |
| D. | Central Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 840. |
In which year was the Human Rights Protection Law passed in India? |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1987 |
| C. | 1993 |
| D. | 1995 |
| Answer» D. 1995 | |
| 841. |
The ex-officio members of the National Human Rights Commission are: 1. Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities 2. Chairman of the National Commission for SCs 3. Chairman of the National Commission for STs 4. Chairman of the National Commission for Women Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 842. |
The chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed on the recommendations of a committee consisting of: 1. Speaker of the Lok Sabha 2. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 3. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha 4. Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha 5. Prime Minister 6. Union Home Minister Select the correct answer from me codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 3, 5 and 6 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 843. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Human Rights Commission is not a constitutional body. 2. The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 844. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Human Rights Commission is the watchdog of human rights in the country. 2. The National Human Rights Commission is an independent body. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 845. |
Which one of the following is the first and foremost function of the National Development Council? |
| A. | To effect co-operation of efforts between the Union executive and the bureaucracy. |
| B. | To effect co-operation of efforts between the Union executive and the Parliament. |
| C. | To achieve the targets of the plan and to promote administrative efficiency. |
| D. | To effect co-ordination of plan efforts among the Union Government, the Planning Commission and the State Governments. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 846. |
For which one of the following, has a provision not been explicitly stated in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Inter-State Council |
| B. | All India Services |
| C. | Contingency Fund of India |
| D. | National Development Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 847. |
Assertion (A): The National Development Council was constituted to secure the cooperation of States in the execution of the plan. Reason (R): The Planning Commission is primarily an expert body without representatives from State Governments. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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 |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 848. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Bodies) List-II (Function) A. The finance commission 1. Plan grants B. The national development council 2. Certificate of Net proceeds C. The planning commission 3. Common Economic policies D. The C&AG 4. Allocation of I.T. proceeds Codes: |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 849. |
The highest policy-making body in matters relating to National Planning is the: |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Inter-State Council |
| D. | National Development Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 850. |
What is the objective of the National Development Council? |
| A. | To approve the Five-Year Plan made by the Planning Commission with inputs from the Union and the State Governments. |
| B. | To settle economic disputes among the Union and the State Governments. |
| C. | To settle inter-ministerial disputes in the Union Government. |
| D. | To settle inter-ministerial disputes in the State Governments. |
| Answer» B. To settle economic disputes among the Union and the State Governments. | |