Parliament of India Quiz | Important MCQs for UPSC, OPSC, SSC, State PSC | Indian Polity Objective Questions

Which one of the following comes under the exclusive power of the Council of States? 

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the power of the Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List? 

The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the [IAS (Pre) 2016]

Which of the following special powers has been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? [IAS (Pre) 2012]

Who among the following can participate in the deliberations of Lok Sabha while being a member of Rajya Sabha? [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2016; Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2013]

The minimum age required to be a candidate for Council of States is [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2006]

What is the fixed strength of Rajya Sabha? [MPPCS (Pre) 2010]

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by Rajya Sabha? [IAS (Pre) 2013]

Consider the following statements.
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.

Consider the following statements.
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statements.

Consider the following statements with respect to qualification to become the member of Rajya Sabha and select the correct answer.
1. Should be at least 30 years of age.
2. Should be registered as a voter on the list of voters in the state from which the candidate is to be elected.
3. Should not hold office of profit under the state.

Which of the following are correct about the Rajya Sabha?
1. It is not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of five years.
3. One-third of its members retire after every two years.
4. Its member shall not be less than 25 years of age.

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:

 Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include ‘The Macro Economic Framework Statement’. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by:

 Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
3. The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which are correct?

With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider:
1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.

Which are correct?

Parliament acquires power to legislate on State List in national interest if resolution passed by:

 Which special power has been conferred on Rajya Sabha?

Who among the following can participate in Lok Sabha deliberations while being a Rajya Sabha member?

 The minimum age required to be a candidate for Council of States is:

What is the fixed (maximum) strength of Rajya Sabha?

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by Rajya Sabha?

 Consider statements:
1. Union Territories are not represented in Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within CEC’s purview to adjudicate election disputes.
3. Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only.
Which are correct?

Consider statements about Rajya Sabha:
1. Has no power to reject/ amend a Money Bill.
2. Cannot vote on Demands for Grants.
3. Cannot discuss Annual Financial Statement. Which are correct?

Qualification to become Rajya Sabha member:
1. At least 30 years.
2. Registered voter in the state from which candidate is elected.
3. Should not hold office of profit under the state. Which correct?

 Which of the following are correct about Rajya Sabha?
1. Not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of five years.
3. One-third members retire after every two years.
4. Member shall not be less than 25 years.

Select correct.

 Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha in:

With reference to Legislative Council of a State:
1. It can be larger than half the size of Legislative Assembly.
2. The Governor nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council.

Which are correct?

Rajya Sabha powers re Money Bill etc:
1. No power to reject/amend a Money Bill.
2. Cannot vote on Demands for Grants.
3. Cannot discuss Annual Financial Statement.

Which are correct?

 When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both Houses it has to be passed by:

With reference to Union Government, consider:
1. Dept. of Revenue responsible for preparation of Union Budget.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from Consolidated Fund without Parliament authorisation.
3. All disbursements from Public Account need Parliament authorisation.

Which  of the above are correct?

Consider the following statements about No-Confidence Motion in India:
1. Not mentioned in Constitution.
2. Can be introduced in Lok Sabha only.

Which of the above are correct?

Which committee is the largest Committee of Parliament?

Consider the following statements 
1. Amendment to Constitution can be initiated in Lok Sabha only.
2. If amendment changes federal character, it also needs ratification by state legislatures.

Which of the following statements are  correct?

 What will follow if Money Bill is substantially amended by Rajya Sabha?

Parliament can make any law for whole/any part of India for implementing international treaties:

 Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts: 1. Consists of not more than 25 Lok Sabha members. 2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts. 3. Examines CAG reports. Which correct?

 Principles implied institutionally in parliamentary government: 1. Cabinet members are MPs. 2. Ministers hold office till they enjoy confidence in Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by Head of State. Which true?

Consider the following statements 
1. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha are not members of that House.
2. Nominated members have no vote in Presidential election but have right to vote in Vice-President election.
Which  of the above are correct?

Purpose of an adjournment motion in Parliament is:

Regarding office of Lok Sabha Speaker:
1. He/she holds office during pleasure of President.
2. Need not be a member at time of election but must become member within six months.
3. Resignation addressed to Deputy Speaker.

Which correct?

Deadlock between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha calls for joint sitting for passage of:

Which special powers conferred on Rajya Sabha?

Difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”:
1. Vote-on-account used by regular Government; interim by caretaker Government.
2. Vote-on-account deals only with expenditure; interim includes both receipts and expenditure.

Which option/options are correct?

Authorization for withdrawal of funds from Consolidated Fund of India must come from:

All revenues received by Union Government are credited to:

When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha:

Who has the power to summon a “Special Session” of the Parliament in India?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a “Special Session” of Parliament?

Which of the following correctly differentiates a Private Member’s Bill from a Government Bill?

When are Private Members’ Bills usually introduced and discussed in the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following statements about Private Members’ Bills in India is correct?

 Which of the following is NOT true regarding Private Members’ Bills?

Which of the following is an example of a Private Member’s Bill that became an Act in India?

Which of the following statements is true about the President’s role in calling a Special Session?

Which of the following statements is correct about a Private Member’s Bill?

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement regarding the sessions of Parliament?