Parliament of India Questions and Answers | Parliament MCQs

1. The number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar is
  1. 40
  2. 26
  3. 28
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: 40

2. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
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 in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer: 1 and 2

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3. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration

1. He/She shall not preside.
2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1 only

4. Which among the following states does not contribute 40 or more seats in the Lok Sabha?
  1. Maharashtra
  2. Bihar
  3. West Bengal
  4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: Tamil Nadu

5. Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by
  1. a simple majority of its members
  2. 2/3 majority
  3. 3/4 majority
  4. support of 1/3 of its members

Answer: a simple majority of its members

6. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the Sessions of the Parliament?
  1. Article 85
  2. Article 89
  3. Article 90
  4. Article 101

Answer: Article 85

7. A motion of no confidence against the Government can be introduced in:
  1. Rajya Sabha
  2. Lok Sabha
  3. Both a & b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Lok Sabha

8. The Parliament of India consists of the following:
  1. President
  2. Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

Answer: Both A and B

9. The Federal structure of the Government of India provides:
  1. Two-tier system
  2. Three-tier system
  3. Four-tier system
  4. None of the above

Answer:Three-tier system

10. What is the name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament?
  1. Lok Sabha
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. Vidhan Sabha
  4. State Legislative Council

Answer:Rajya Sabha

11. The budget is also known as:
  1. Annual Financial Statement
  2. Monthly Financial Statement
  3. Receipt and Expenditure Statement
  4. Taxation Statement

Answer:Annual Financial Statement

12. Who is known as the Father of Lok Sabha?
  1. G V Mavalankar
  2. Rabi Ray
  3. P A Sangma
  4. Balram Jakhar

Answer: G V Mavalankar

13. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both follow the method of Proportional Representation for electing members
2. Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state legislative assemblies 3. Maximum strength of Lok Sabha is fixed at 552
4. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.

  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. Only 1,3, and 4
  4. Only 2,3, and 4

Answer: Only 2,3, and 4

14. Indian Parliamentary System is based on which model?
  1. Westminster model
  2. Welfare State model
  3. Both a & b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Westminster model

15. Which among the following statements is/are false?

1. For qualifying to the Lok Sabha, a person must be a at least 25 years of age
2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time
3. A person belonging to Scheduled Caste of Scheduled Tribe can contest elections from a general seal also, and not just the reserved seat
4. If a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party, he can be deemed to be disqualified

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2 and 4
  3. Only 3
  4. Only 2

Answer: Only 2

16. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true?

1. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the one who presides over a joint sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
2. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of Lok Sabha both have the authority to decide whether a bill is a money bill or not
3. The President of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha
4. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is also considered to be a member of Rajya Sabha, in the same way that the Speaker of Lok Sabha is the a member of Lok Sabha too

  1. 2,3 and 4
  2. 1,3 and 4
  3. 2 and 3
  4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

17. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1. A minister belonging to Lok Sabha can take part in proceedings in Rajya Sabha
2. A minister belonging to Rajya Sabha can take part in proceedings in Lok Sabha
3. A minister belonging to Lok Sabha can take part in voting process in Rajya Sabha
4. A minister belonging to Rajya Sabha can take part in voting process in Lok Sabha

  1. Only 3 and 4
  2. Only 1 and 2
  3. Only 2 and 4
  4. Only 1 and 3

Answer: Only 1 and 2

18. Which among the following statements is/are true about the Money Bill?

1. Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha
2. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha carries the final decision-making authority on whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
3. Rajya Sabha can only made recommendations to the Money Bill, it cannot change it or reject it
4. Money Bill can be introduced only after the recommendation of the President

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3
  2. Only 2 and 4
  3. Only 2
  4. All are true

Answer: All are true

19. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following?
  1. Lok Sabha
  2. Parliament
  3. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  4. President of India

Answer: Lok Sabha

20. Which of the following are not sessions of the Lok Sabha?
  1. Budget Session
  2. Monsoon Session
  3. Summer Session
  4. Winter Session

Answer: Summer Session

21. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. Finance Minister

Answer: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

22. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 278
2. In USA, the states are given proportional representation in the Senate according to their population
3. The American Senate has a fixed quota of 12 nominated senate members, just like India
4. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can pass a motion of no-confidence against the government

  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 3
  3. Only 2 and 4
  4. None

Answer: None

23. What is NOT true about the Speaker Pro Tem?
  1. The Speaker Pro Tem enjoys all the powers that are conferred to the Speaker
  2. Speaker Pro Tem is appointed by the President
  3. Speaker Pro Tem is another term for Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. Usually, it is the senior-most member who is appointed as the Speaker Pro Tem

Answer: Speaker Pro Tem is another term for Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

24. What are the three types of questions asked in the Question Hour?
  1. Starred, Unstarred, Short notice
  2. Very very important, very important, important
  3. Starred, Unstarred, Emergency
  4. Expert, Professional, Detailed

Answer: Starred, Unstarred, Short notice

25. Which among the following statements is/are true about Financial Bills?

1. All Money Bills are Financial Bills but not all Financial Bills are Money Bills
2. Some types of Financial Bills can be changed or rejected by the Rajya Sabha
3. Some types of Financial Bills can be introduced in either of the Houses- Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
4. All types of Financial Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha

  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 2 and 4
  3. Only 1, 2, and 4
  4. Only 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Only 1, 2 and 3

26. The Joint sitting of both the Houses is chaired by the
  1. President of India
  2. Vice-President of India
  3. Prime Minister of India
  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha

27. Which among the following can be said to be a part of the Parliament of India?

1. President
2. Lok Sabha
3. Rajya Sabha
4. Governors of states

  1. only 2 and 3
  2. only 1,2, and 3
  3. only 4
  4. All of the above

Answer: only 1,2, and 3

28. Which among the following statements is/are true about Joint Sitting of Two Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) ?

1. The joint sitting takes place according to the rules of Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha
2. The quorum of a joint sitting is one-tenth of the total members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
3. So far there have only been three joint sittings of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  1. 1, 3, and 4
  2. 2,3 and 4
  3. 1 and 2
  4. All are true

Answer: All are true

29. What is the minimum age for holding office in the Lok Sabha?
  1. 18 Years
  2. 21 years
  3. 25 Years
  4. 30 years

Answer: 25 Years

30. What is NOT true about the tenure of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
  1. he is no longer a Speaker if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha due to any reason
  2. When the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker vacates his position simultaneously
  3. The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and also its representative
  4. When there's a deadlock in vote, the Speaker can cast his casting vote to break the deadlock

Answer: When the Lok Sabha dissolves, the Speaker vacates his position simultaneously

31. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the 'Leader of the House'?
  1. In Lok Sabha, generally, the 'Leader of the House' is the Prime Minister
  2. The same functionary in USA is known as the 'majority leader'
  3. In USA, the analogous title given for this post is 'majority leader'
  4. The President nominates the 'Leader of the House' for the Rajya Sabha

Answer: The President nominates the 'Leader of the House' for the Rajya Sabha

32. _____ is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
  1. The Vice-President of India
  2. The President of India
  3. The Prime Minister
  4. The Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

Answer: The Vice-President of India

33. How many members are there in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament?
  1. 245
  2. 545
  3. 552
  4. 732

Answer: 545

34. What is the meaning of the word Quorum?
  1. Minimum number of members required to be present in the House before it can transact any type of business
  2. Maximum number of members allowed in any given session
  3. The discipline of maintaining the decorum in the House
  4. Quorum means approval of the majority members present during the sitting

Answer: Minimum number of members required to be present in the House before it can transact any type of business

35. What among the following is NOT a power or function of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
  1. When there's a deadlock in vote, the Speaker can cast his casting vote to break the deadlock
  2. The Speaker decides whether a bill is a money bill or not
  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha must resign from the membership of his party after being elected as a Speaker
  4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha holds a higher rank than all cabinet ministers except Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

Answer: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha must resign from the membership of his party after being elected as a Speaker

36. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the Public Bill?
  1. Generally, it has a better chance of approval than the Private Bill
  2. Public Bill is introduced by a minister in the Parliament
  3. Notice period for introduction of Bill is one month
  4. A Public Bill demonstrates the policies of the ruling party government

Answer: Notice period for introduction of Bill is one month

37. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the No-Confidence motion?
  1. There's no need to state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha
  2. Once passed, it leads to the resignation of the entire council of ministers
  3. It can also be moved against an individual minister
  4. No-Confidence motion needs the support of 50 members to get admitted in the House

Answer: It can also be moved against an individual minister

38. How many sessions of the Lok Sabha take place in a year?
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

Answer: 3

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