Parliament UPSC Questions

Parliament MCQ Questions

1.
Who is considered an integral part of the Indian Parliament?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Vice President
C.
President
D.
Chief Justice of India
ANSWER :
C. President
2.
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?

UPSC - 2023

A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
All three
D.
None
ANSWER :
B. Only two
3.
How many members can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President?
A.
10
B.
12
C.
14
D.
15
ANSWER :
B. 12
4.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
A.
542
B.
543
C.
550
D.
552
ANSWER :
D. 552
5.
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :
1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

UPSC - 2024

A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
3 only
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3
6.
Which Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?
A.
61st
B.
73rd
C.
42nd
D.
86th
ANSWER :
A. 61st