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This section includes 189 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
To be officially recognized by the speaker of Lok Sabha as an opposition group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least |
| A. | 50 members |
| B. | 60 members |
| C. | 80 members |
| D. | 1/3 of total members of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» C. 80 members | |
| 52. |
Which one of the following expenditure is not charged on the consolidated fund of India ? |
| A. | Salary and allowances of the President of India |
| B. | Salary and allowances of the Vice President of India |
| C. | Salary and allowances of the Justice of the Supreme Court of India |
| D. | Salary and allowances of the speaker of the Lok Sabhad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 53. |
Who amongst the following is not entitled to take part in the activities of Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | The Comptroller and Auditor general of India |
| B. | The Attorney General of India |
| C. | The Solicitor General |
| D. | The Secretary to President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
In which of the following houses the chairperson is not member of that house ? |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Lagislative Assembly |
| D. | Legislative council |
| Answer» C. Lagislative Assembly | |
| 55. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution.2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961.3. The second joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held to pass the Banking Services Commission (Repeat) Bill.Which of these statement is correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
The stages in the normal financial legislation include1. Presentation of the Budget2. Discussion on the Budget3. Passing of Appropriation Bill4. Vote on Account5. Passing of the Finance BillSelect the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India ?1. Public Accounts Committee2. Estimates Committee3. Committee on Public UndertakingsSelect the correct answer from the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Consider the following statements1. The total elective membership of the Lok Sabha is distributed among the States on the basis of the population and area of the State.2. The 84th Amendment Act of the Constitution of India lifted the freeze on the delimitation of constituencies imposed by the 42nd Amendment.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 | |
| 59. |
Consider the following statements1. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).2. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) cannot reject a Money Bill nor amend 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 60. |
Consider the following statements 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.2. In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister.Which of the statements given is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 61. |
Which one of the following statements is correct ?The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by |
| A. | A majority of all then members of Lok Sabha |
| B. | A majority of the then members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Two-thirds majority of the total members of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Two-thirds majority of the Lok Sabha members present and voting. |
| Answer» B. A majority of the then members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha | |
| 62. |
As we all know, the Ministry of Finance every year prepares the Union Budget and presents it to the Parliament. Which of the following is / are the elements of the Union Budget ?1. Estimates of revenue and capital receipts 2. Ways and means to raise the revenue3. Estimates of expenditure |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
Which of the following is true regarding 'No Confidence Motion' in the Parliament ?1. There is no mention of it in the Constitution.2. A period of six months must lapse between the introduction of one 'No confidence Motion' and another.3. At least 100 persons must support such a motion before it is introduced in the House.4. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. |
| A. | 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, and 4 | |
| 64. |
Prior sanction of the President of India is required before introducing the bill, in the Parliament on1. Formation of new State2. Affecting taxation in which States are interested 3. Altering the boundaries of the States4. Money billConsidering the above statements, select the correct answer from the codes given belowCodes : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
Union Parliament was attacked by terrorists on |
| A. | 2nd December, 2001 |
| B. | 11th December, 2001 |
| C. | 13th December, 2001 |
| D. | 11th September, 2001 |
| Answer» D. 11th September, 2001 | |
| 66. |
Chinese Parliament is known as |
| A. | National People's Congress |
| B. | National Assembly |
| C. | The National Parliament of China |
| D. | The House of Democracy of China |
| Answer» B. National Assembly | |
| 67. |
Who said, 'Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government ? |
| A. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | B.N. Rau |
| C. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| D. | Rajendra Prased |
| Answer» B. B.N. Rau | |
| 68. |
How many members of the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the President of India to the Parliament ? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 69. |
Who was the first Speaker to discard the official wig and presided over the House wearing the Gandhi Cap ? |
| A. | Satya Narayan Sinha |
| B. | Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | G.V. Mavalankar |
| D. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| Answer» D. N. Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 70. |
The Golden Jubilee of Indian Parliament was celebrated on |
| A. | 1 - 1 - 1997 |
| B. | 15 - 8 - 1997 |
| C. | 26 - 1 - 2002 |
| D. | 13 - 5 - 2002 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 71. |
The object of adjournment motion in Parliament is to |
| A. | Collect information from the ministers |
| B. | Criticize a particular policy of the government |
| C. | Make a cut in the budget proposals |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Make a cut in the budget proposals | |
| 72. |
At which of the following stages general discussion on a Bill takes place in the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | During introduction of the Bill |
| B. | During second reading |
| C. | During report stage |
| D. | During third stage |
| Answer» C. During report stage | |
| 73. |
Which one of the following motions has contextual relationship with the Union Budget |
| A. | Censure motion |
| B. | Call attention motion |
| C. | Cut motion |
| D. | Adjournment motion |
| Answer» D. Adjournment motion | |
| 74. |
When a 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 members present and voting |
| B. | Three-fourths majority of members present and voting |
| C. | Two-thirds majority of the House |
| D. | Absolute majority of the total membership of the House |
| Answer» B. Three-fourths majority of members present and voting | |
| 75. |
Prior sanction of the President of India is required before introducing the bill, in the Parliament on |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
The first joint meeting of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament was held in connection with |
| A. | Dowry Abolition Bill |
| B. | Hindu Code Bill |
| C. | Bank Nationalisation Bill |
| D. | Gold Control Bill |
| Answer» B. Hindu Code Bill | |
| 77. |
Which of the following Ministries prepares its own budget and presents in the parliament every year ? |
| A. | Finance Ministry |
| B. | Railway Ministry |
| C. | Ministry of Defence |
| D. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
A Money Bill in the Indian Parliament can be introduced only with the recommendation of the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | Union of Finance Minister |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 79. |
Which one of the following is the largest committee of the Parliament ? |
| A. | The Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | The Estimates Committee |
| C. | The Committee on Public Undertakings |
| D. | The Committee on Petitions |
| Answer» C. The Committee on Public Undertakings | |
| 80. |
As we all know, the Ministry of Finance every year prepares the Union Budget and presents it to the Parliament. Which of the following is / are the elements of the Union Budget ? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 81. |
Who calls the Joint Session of the two Houses of the parliament ? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Prime Minister |
| C. | The Lok Sabha Speaker |
| D. | The Vice President |
| Answer» B. The Prime Minister | |
| 82. |
If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days, then |
| A. | Lok Sabha will reconsider it |
| B. | Money Bill will be rejected |
| C. | President will summon a joint meeting of both the Houses to discuss it |
| D. | The bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
Which of the following standing committees of parliament has no MP from Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Committee on Public Undertakings |
| C. | Committee on Government Assurance |
| D. | Estimates Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 84. |
The first Speaker against whom a motion of no-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was- |
| A. | Balram Jhakhar |
| B. | G.V. Mavalankar |
| C. | Hukum Singh |
| D. | N.Sanjiva Reddy |
| Answer» D. N.Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 85. |
The Parliamentary Committee which scrutinises the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on India is |
| A. | Estimates Committee |
| B. | Select Committee |
| C. | Public Accounts Committee |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 86. |
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term |
| A. | By the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister |
| B. | If the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to this effect |
| C. | If the Lok Sabha and Prime Minister so decide |
| D. | If both the Houses of Parliament pass a resolution to this effect |
| Answer» C. If the Lok Sabha and Prime Minister so decide | |
| 87. |
Who among the following was hever the Lok Sabha Speaker ? |
| A. | K.V.K. Sundaram |
| B. | G.S. Dhillon |
| C. | Baliram Bhagat |
| D. | Hukum Singh |
| Answer» B. G.S. Dhillon | |
| 88. |
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 Bhagat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
In the Lok Sabha, unless there is a quorum, the Speaker should not conduct the proceedings, To ensure this |
| A. | The Speaker usually counts the heads at the beginning of everyday's first session |
| B. | The Parliamentary Secretariat keeps a watch on the attendance in the House and informs the Speaker |
| C. | The attendance register kept at the entrance is monitered |
| D. | The Speaker relies only on the members to his notice the lack or a quorum |
| Answer» C. The attendance register kept at the entrance is monitered | |
| 90. |
Who among the following forms the Advisory Committees of the Parliament ? |
| A. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | The Vice-President of India |
| C. | The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | The President of India |
| Answer» B. The Vice-President of India | |
| 91. |
The Chairperson of the Lok Sabha is designated as |
| A. | The Chairman |
| B. | The Speaker |
| C. | ThecVice-President |
| D. | The President |
| Answer» C. ThecVice-President | |
| 92. |
The first female speaker of Lok Sabha is |
| A. | Vijay Laxmi Pandit |
| B. | Sucheta Kripalani |
| C. | Tarkeshwari Sinha |
| D. | Mira Kumar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
The stages in the normal financial legislation include |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
As per the Constitution of India, how many members are represented by the Union Territories in the Lok Sabha ? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» C. 22 | |
| 95. |
The Committee of parliament of Official Language comprises the members |
| A. | 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha |
| B. | 10 from Lok Sabha and 20 from Rajya Sabha |
| C. | 10 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha |
| D. | 20 from Lok Sabha and 20 from Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. 10 from Lok Sabha and 20 from Rajya Sabha | |
| 96. |
Representation of any state in the Rajya Sabha is |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | Population of the State |
| C. | Number of representation in Lok Sabha from the state |
| D. | Fixed number of candidates of each state |
| Answer» C. Number of representation in Lok Sabha from the state | |
| 97. |
Which of the following Consitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the State ? |
| A. | 6th and 22nd |
| B. | 13th and 28th |
| C. | 7th and 31st |
| D. | 11th and 42nd |
| Answer» D. 11th and 42nd | |
| 98. |
Which one of the following is the largest (area-wise) Lok Sabha Constituency ? |
| A. | Kanga |
| B. | Laddakh |
| C. | Kachchh |
| D. | Bhilwara |
| Answer» C. Kachchh | |
| 99. |
Which of the following are the Financial Committees of Parliament in India ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 100. |
According to the Article 82 of the Constitution of India, the allocation of seats in Lok Sabha to the States is on the basis of the.... census. |
| A. | 1961 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1981 |
| D. | 1991 |
| Answer» C. 1981 | |