(Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Speaker, Legislative Procedure, Money Bill, Finance Bill, Joint Sitting & Parliamentary Committees) (25 Most Important)
1. The Parliament of India consists of:
A. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only
C. President and Lok Sabha only
D. President and Rajya Sabha only
Answer: A
2. Which Article provides for the Parliament of India?
A. Article 52
B. Article 74
C. Article 79
D. Article 123
Answer: C
3. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 545
B. 550
C. 552
D. 560
Answer: C
4. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. 238
B. 245
C. 250
D. 252
Answer: B
5. The normal term of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. Permanent House
Answer: B
6. Rajya Sabha is called a permanent House because:
A. It cannot be dissolved.
B. It has a six-year term.
C. Members are nominated for life.
D. It meets throughout the year.
Answer: A
7. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Answer: B
8. The minimum age for membership of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
Answer: B
9. The minimum age for membership of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
Answer: B
10. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:
A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. Members of the Lok Sabha
D. Members of both Houses of Parliament
Answer: C
11. The Speaker submits his resignation to the:
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Deputy Speaker
D. Vice-President
Answer: C
12. Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer: C
13. Which Article deals with Joint Sitting of Parliament?
A. Article 108
B. Article 110
C. Article 111
D. Article 118
Answer: A
14. A Joint Sitting can be summoned by the:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: B
15. Which of the following Bills cannot be referred to a Joint Sitting?
A. Ordinary Bill
B. Constitutional Amendment Bill
C. Money Bill
D. Both B and C
Answer: D
16. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Either House
D. Joint Sitting
Answer: B
17. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
A. President
B. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Prime Minister
Answer: C
18. Which Article defines a Money Bill?
A. Article 108
B. Article 109
C. Article 110
D. Article 111
Answer: C
19. Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within:
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days
Answer: B
20. A Finance Bill differs from a Money Bill because:
A. Every Finance Bill is a Money Bill.
B. Not every Finance Bill is a Money Bill.
C. Finance Bills cannot be introduced in Lok Sabha.
D. Finance Bills require no Presidential recommendation.
Answer: B
21. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the legislative procedure of an Ordinary Bill?
A. First Reading
B. Second Reading
C. Third Reading
D. Fourth Reading
Answer: D
22. The Public Accounts Committee mainly examines:
A. Government expenditure and CAG reports
B. Foreign policy
C. Constitutional amendments
D. Election disputes
Answer: A
23. Which Parliamentary Committee estimates future expenditure and suggests economies?
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Estimates Committee
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Rules Committee
Answer: B
24. Which Parliamentary Committee examines the reports and accounts of Public Sector Undertakings?
A. Public Accounts Committee
B. Committee on Petitions
C. Committee on Public Undertakings
D. Business Advisory Committee
Answer: C
25. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill.
B. The Speaker certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill, and the decision is final.
C. Joint Sitting is mandatory for every Bill.
D. The Public Accounts Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Answer: B