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160+ Union Legislature Solved MCQs

in Indian Polity and Constitution

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .

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Chapter: Union Legislature
151.

Representatives of union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by:

A. direct elections
B. indirect elections
C. nomination
D. All the above means
Answer» A. direct elections
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152.

Rajya Sabha has the exclusive authority to :

A. impeach the Vice-President
B. intimate impeachment proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner
C. recommend the creation of new All India Services
D. All of the above
Answer» C. recommend the creation of new All India Services
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153.

The maximum strength of the nominated members in both the Houses of Parliament can be:

A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 20
Answer» C. 14
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154.

In India, the system of proportional representation is used for: 1. election to the office of the President. 2. election to the office of Vice-President. 3. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha. 4. by elections

A. I, II and III
B. I and 11
C. III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» A. I, II and III
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155.

Article 75 includes among its provisions:
1. Prime Minister is to be appointed by the President.
2. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible the Lok Sabha.
3. The President may appoint a non-member as Prime Minister who must become a member of Parliament before the expiration of six months.
4. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 4
Answer» A. 1 and 2
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156.

Under Article 87 :
1. The President may address either House of Parliament and require the attendance of members for that purpose.
2. The President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha.
3. Provision is to be made by rules regulating the procedure of either House for allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred to in the President's address.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
Answer» B. II and III
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157.

In which areas is concurrent action of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha required? 1. Removal of Comptroller and Auditor-General. 2. Approval of emergency proclamation. 3. No-confidence motion. 4. Constitutional amendment.

A. I and II
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and IV
D. I, III and IV
Answer» C. I, II and IV
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158.

Which of the following statements are not true?
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill.
2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has sole and final power of deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
3. In the creation of All-India Services the Lok Sabha has more powers than the Rajya Sabha.
4. In 1976 the Money Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

A. B and C
B. A and D
C. A and B
D. C and D
Answer» D. C and D
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159.

The Parliament legislates on a State subject if:
I. the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-thirds majority that to do so is in the national inter
II. during times of agency.
Ill. when the legislatives of two or more States resolve that it is lawful for Parliament to do so.
IV. a treaty or international agreement has to be implemented.

A. I, II and III
B. I, III and IV
C. II and III
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV
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160.

What is the correct sequence of the given stages that a Bill passes through before becoming an Act?
1. Getting published in the official gazette.
2. Admitting amendments.
3. Reference to a joint committee.
4. Presidential assent.

A. II, III, IV, I
B. I, III, II, IV
C. I, II, III, IV
D. IV, III, II, I
Answer» B. I, III, II, IV
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161.

Parliament is empowered to get all the following removed except:

A. Comptroller and Auditor General
B. Supreme Court Judges
C. Chairman of UPSC
D. High Court Judges
Answer» C. Chairman of UPSC
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162.

Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse?

A. Parliament
B. Comptroller and Auditor General
C. Public Accounts Committee
D. The President
Answer» B. Comptroller and Auditor General
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163.

All money received by or on behalf of the Government of India are credited to :

A. the Consolidated Fund of India
B. the Public Account of India'
C. the Contingency Fund of India
D. Either (a) or (b)
Answer» D. Either (a) or (b)
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164.

Which of the following is not a function of Parliament in India?

A. Providing the Cabinet and holding them responsible
B. Criticising government policy
C. Formulating policy for national development
D. Securing relevant information on government action
Answer» C. Formulating policy for national development
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165.

A joint sitting may be called:
I. only in case of national emergency.
II. to enable a Constitutional Amendment to be passed in a hurry.
III. when taxes approved by one House are rejected by the other.

A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
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