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160+ Union Legislature Solved MCQs

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51.	The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the:
A.	President
B.	Speaker
C.	Vice-President
D.	Finance Minister
Answer» A. President

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52.	An Appropriation Bill: I. is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India. II. cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure. III. Includes only the expenditure charged on the Consoliated Fund of India. IV. is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India.
A.	I and III
B.	I, II and III
C.	I and II
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» C. I and II

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53.	Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? I. Delhi II. Puducherry III. Lakshadweep IV. Chandigarh
A.	I, II and IV
B.	II and III
C.	I, II, III and IV
D.	I and II
Answer» D. I and II

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54.	Consider the following statements on Financial Bill and say which is/are correct? 1. It is the sameasa Money Bill. 2. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. 3. It can be amended in the Rajya Sabha. 4. It cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.
A.	I only
B.	II and IV
C.	II, III and IV
D.	III and IV
Answer» B. II and IV

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55.	As a result of prorogation which of the following is not affected?
A.	Resolutions
B.	Bills
C.	Motions
D.	Notices
Answer» B. Bills

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56.	The members of the Rajya Sabha are:
A.	elected indirectly
B.	mostly nominated
C.	elected directly as well as indirectly
D.	elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States
Answer» A. elected indirectly

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57.	The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except: 1. financial matters 2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers 3. amendment procedure 4. election of President
A.	III and IV
B.	II, III and IV
C.	I, II and III
D.	I and II
Answer» D. I and II

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58.	At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed
A.	by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses
B.	by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses
C.	by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting
D.	by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting
Answer» C. by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting

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59.	The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include:
A.	freedom of arrest in all cases
B.	freedom of attendance as witness while Parliament is in session
C.	unlimited freedom of speech
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. freedom of attendance as witness while Parliament is in session

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60.	On what grounds can a person be disqualified as a voter? 1. Unsoundness of mind 2. Corrupt or illegal practice 3. Crime 4. Non-residence
A.	I, III and IV
B.	I, II and III
C.	II, III and IV
D.	I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV

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61.	Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People ?
A.	Marshal of the House
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Speaker
D.	Chief of Security Staff
Answer» C. Speaker

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62.	The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution:
A.	passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present
B.	passed by a simple majority of its total members present
C.	moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. passed by a simple majority of its total members present

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63.	If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign· country :
A.	he will be penalized
B.	he will continue to be a member of Parliament
C.	he will be disqualified from membership
D.	he will have a choice of renouncing either
Answer» C. he will be disqualified from membership

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64.	Which of the following is not true?
A.	A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament
B.	There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes
C.	A member of Lok Sabha cannot hold an office of profit under the Government
D.	The population of a State is not the sole consideration for allotment of seats in the Rajya Sabha
Answer» A. A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament

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65.	Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.	President
B.	Council of Ministers
C.	Cabinet
D.	Parliament
Answer» D. Parliament

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66.	How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
A.	10
B.	11
C.	12
D.	13
Answer» C. 12

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67.	The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:
A.	3 months
B.	6 months
C.	9 months
D.	1 year
Answer» B. 6 months

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68.	The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is : [Asstt Grade 1992]
A.	elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
B.	nominated by the President
C.	elected by members of both Houses of Parliament
D.	elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly
Answer» C. elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

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69.	The Union Territories get representation in: [Asstt Grade 1991]
A.	Lok Sabha
B.	Rajya Sabha
C.	both Houses of Parliament
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. both Houses of Parliament

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70.	The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction of the total membership of the House? [CBI 1993]
A.	1/3
B.	1/4
C.	1/6
D.	1/10
Answer» D. 1/10

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71.	Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to: [Railways 1994]
A.	elect the President of India
B.	elect the Vice-President of India
C.	adopt a Constitution amending Bill
D.	consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree
Answer» D. consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree

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72.	One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every:
A.	One year
B.	Second year
C.	Third year
D.	Fifth year
Answer» B. Second year

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73.	A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within:
A.	14 days
B.	21 days
C.	1 month
D.	3 months
Answer» A. 14 days

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74.	What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? [RRB 1994]
A.	35 years
B.	30 years
C.	25 years
D.	40 years
Answer» B. 30 years

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75.	What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament? [NABARD 1991]
A.	21 years
B.	25 years
C.	30 years
D.	35 years
Answer» B. 25 years

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76.	Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term 'Crossing the Floor' ? [SBI PO 1991]
A.	Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian
B.	An attempt to occupy the seat of some other Parliamentarian
C.	Leaving a House by a minister in between in order to attend the other House
D.	Walk out by some Parliamentarians in order to boycott the proceedings of the House
Answer» A. Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian

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77.	When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House?
A.	Whenever he desires
B.	Whenever the House desires
C.	Only in the event of equality of votes
D.	Whenever his party directs
Answer» C. Only in the event of equality of votes

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78.	Prorogation of the House means:
A.	a House has been brought in session
B.	the session of the House has been terminated
C.	the House itself stands terminated
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. the session of the House has been terminated

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79.	Which of the following is true? 1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution of Lok Sabha. 2. If the President has notified about his intention to summon a joint sitting on a Bill, the Bill does not lapse even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the notification.
A.	I only
B.	II only
C.	Both I and II
D.	Neither I nor II
Answer» B. II only

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80.	The Speaker may be removed:
A.	by a resolution of a House passed by the majority of total membership of the House
B.	by a resolution of the House passed by 2/3rd majority of members present and voting
C.	by a resolution of the House moved after 14 days clear notice and passed by majority of all the then members of the House
D.	by a resolution moved after 14 days notice and passed by majority of the members present
Answer» C. by a resolution of the House moved after 14 days clear notice and passed by majority of all the then members of the House

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81.	When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.
A.	I only
B.	I and II
C.	II only
D.	III only
Answer» D. III only

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82.	Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because:
A.	it does not participate in the passing of money bill
B.	No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha
C.	Both of the above
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Both of the above

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83.	Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?
A.	Public Accounts Committee
B.	Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
C.	Finance Commission
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

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84.	Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2004]
A.	In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
B.	In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
C.	A motion of no-confidence, once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted
D.	Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
Answer» A. In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based

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85.	If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then: [CDS 2004]
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» D. The Bill will be sent to the President for his signature and consent

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86.	The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has: [IAS 1998]
A.	both a real and a nominal executive
B.	a system of collective responsibility
C.	bicameral legislature
D.	the system of judicial review
Answer» D. the system of judicial review

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87.	Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	1 and 3
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

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88.	Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament [CDS 2009]
A.	Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill-Discussion on Budget
B.	Finance Bill- Appropriation. Bill Discussion on Budget-Vote on Accounts
C.	Discussion on Budget-Vote on Account-Finance Bill-Appropriation Bill
D.	Discussion on Budget-Appropriation Bill-Finance Bill-Vote on Account
Answer» D. Discussion on Budget-Appropriation Bill-Finance Bill-Vote on Account

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89.	Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled before a Bill for altering the area of the States is introduced in the Parliament? 1. The Bill must be recommended by the President. 2. The President should have referred it to the concerned State Legislature before recommending it. 3. The State Legislature must have given its consent on the Bill.
A.	I and II
B.	II and III
C.	I and III
D.	I, II and III
Answer» A. I and II

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90.	Which of the following actions are not performed by the President?
A.	Proroguing Parliament
B.	Convening a joint sitting if requested
C.	Dissolving the Rajya Sabha
D.	Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament
Answer» C. Dissolving the Rajya Sabha

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91.	The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by :
A.	1/3
B.	2/3
C.	1/2
D.	1/4
Answer» A. 1/3

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92.	The Chairman of the Public. Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by:
A.	Prime Minister
B.	President
C.	Finance Minister
D.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

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93.	The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is [CDS 2009]
A.	One-twelfth of the .total number of members of the House
B.	One-sixth of the total number of members of the House
C.	One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House
D.	Two-third of the total number of members of the House
Answer» C. One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House

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94.	Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency? [IAS 2008]
A.	Kangra
B.	Kachchh
C.	Ladakh
D.	Bhilwara
Answer» B. Kachchh

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95.	Which of the following is correct? [IAS 1994]
A.	All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies
B.	Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President
C.	While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting
D.	The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister
Answer» C. While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting

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96.	Which parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?
A.	Committee Assurances
B.	Estimates Committee
C.	Privileges Committee
D.	Public Accounts Committee
Answer» D. Public Accounts Committee

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97.	Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? [Asstt Grade 1992]
A.	A member of the House of People appointed by the President
B.	A member chosen by Council of Ministers
C.	The senior most member of the Rajya Sabha
D.	The senior most member of the Lok Sabha
Answer» D. The senior most member of the Lok Sabha

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98.	In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the: [NDA 1994]
A.	President
B.	Vice-President
C.	Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.	Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose
Answer» C. Speaker of Lok Sabha

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99.	Consider the following statements: 1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof. 2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

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100.	A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament. without the recommendation of: [Central Excise 1993]
A.	the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament
B.	the legislatures of the States concerned
C.	Supreme Court
D.	President
Answer» D. President

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160+ Union Legislature Solved MCQs

The Annual Financial Statement is caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament by the:

Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? I. Delhi II. Puducherry III. Lakshadweep IV. Chandigarh

Consider the following statements on Financial Bill and say which is/are correct? 1. It is the sameasa Money Bill. 2. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. 3. It can be amended in the Rajya Sabha. 4. It cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.

As a result of prorogation which of the following is not affected?

The members of the Rajya Sabha are:

The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except: 1. financial matters 2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers 3. amendment procedure 4. election of President

At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed

The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individually include:

On what grounds can a person be disqualified as a voter? 1. Unsoundness of mind 2. Corrupt or illegal practice 3. Crime 4. Non-residence

Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People ?

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution:

If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign· country :

Which of the following is not true?

Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed:

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is : [Asstt Grade 1992]

The Union Territories get representation in: [Asstt Grade 1991]

The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction of the total membership of the House? [CBI 1993]

Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to: [Railways 1994]

One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every:

A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within:

What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? [RRB 1994]

What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament? [NABARD 1991]

Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term 'Crossing the Floor' ? [SBI PO 1991]

When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House?

Prorogation of the House means:

The Speaker may be removed:

When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.

Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because:

Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature?

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2004]

If a Money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days, then: [CDS 2004]

The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has: [IAS 1998]

Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament [CDS 2009]

Which of the following actions are not performed by the President?

The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by :

The Chairman of the Public. Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by:

The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is [CDS 2009]

Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency? [IAS 2008]

Which of the following is correct? [IAS 1994]

Which parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?

Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? [Asstt Grade 1992]

In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the: [NDA 1994]

A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament. without the recommendation of: [Central Excise 1993]

Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present?
I. Delhi
II. Puducherry
III. Lakshadweep
IV. Chandigarh

Consider the following statements on Financial Bill and say which is/are correct?
1. It is the sameasa Money Bill.
2. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
3. It can be amended in the Rajya Sabha.
4. It cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.

The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except:
1. financial matters
2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers
3. amendment procedure
4. election of President

On what grounds can a person be disqualified as a voter?
1. Unsoundness of mind
2. Corrupt or illegal practice
3. Crime
4. Non-residence

When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker:
I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House.
II. has no right to vote.
III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside.