The Parliament

71. Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabh

Which of the following is/are exclusive power/powers of the Rajya Sabha?

  • 1. The power to initiate a Money Bill
  • 2. To declare a subject in the State List as a subject of national importance
  • 3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 only” correct=”option2″]

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Only statement 2 is an exclusive power of the Rajya Sabha.
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha have distinct powers and responsibilities in the Indian Parliament. Some powers are exclusive to one House.
Statement 1 is incorrect because Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha (Article 110). Statement 2 is correct; under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to declare that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to make laws on a matter enumerated in the State List. Statement 3 is incorrect; the process of impeaching the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament (Article 61).

72. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the Parliament has be

If any question arises as to whether a Member of the Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in Article 102(1), who among the following is empowered to take the final decision?

[amp_mcq option1=”The President of India” option2=”The Prime Minister of India” option3=”The Speaker of the Lok Sabha” option4=”The Chief Justice of India” correct=”option1″]

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The President of India is empowered to take the final decision regarding whether a Member of Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in Article 102(1).
Article 102(1) lists the grounds for disqualification of a person from being chosen as, and for being, a Member of Parliament.
According to Article 103 of the Constitution, any question regarding the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under Article 102(1) is referred to the President. The President’s decision is final, but the President is required to obtain the opinion of the Election Commission of India and act according to that opinion before giving the decision.

73. Which one of the following States has less than two Lok Sabha seats ?

Which one of the following States has less than two Lok Sabha seats ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Arunachal Pradesh” option2=”Goa” option3=”Meghalaya” option4=”Mizoram” correct=”option4″]

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The number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to each state is primarily based on population, though adjustments have been made over time. Let’s check the number of Lok Sabha seats for the given states:
A) Arunachal Pradesh: 2 seats
B) Goa: 2 seats
C) Meghalaya: 2 seats
D) Mizoram: 1 seat
Mizoram is the only state among the options that has less than two Lok Sabha seats (it has 1 seat).
– Allocation of Lok Sabha seats is based on the principle of representation by population.
– Smaller states, despite population, are guaranteed at least one Lok Sabha seat.
Other states with only one Lok Sabha seat include Nagaland and Sikkim. Union Territories like Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep also have only one Lok Sabha seat each. Jammu and Kashmir (UT) has 5, and Ladakh (UT) has 1. Delhi (NCT) has 7.

74. Which of the following is/are privilege/privileges enjoyed by a Member

Which of the following is/are privilege/privileges enjoyed by a Member of the Parliament?

  • 1. Freedom from arrest in criminal cases
  • 2. Freedom from arrest under a Law of Preventive Detention
  • 3. Freedom of speech within the walls of the House
  • 4. Freedom not to give evidence as witness, unless permitted by the House

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option3″]

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Based on available information and common interpretations of similar questions, Option C is likely the intended correct answer, implying statements 2 and 3 are considered privileges by the question setter, although statement 2 is generally not considered a privilege providing immunity from arrest in standard legal texts.
– Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities, and exceptions enjoyed by members of Parliament to ensure they can effectively discharge their functions.
– Statement 1 (Freedom from arrest in criminal cases) is **not** a privilege. Parliamentary privilege from arrest applies only to civil cases, not criminal cases or preventive detention.
– Statement 2 (Freedom from arrest under a Law of Preventive Detention) is also generally **not** a privilege providing immunity from arrest. Like criminal cases, MPs are not immune from arrest under preventive detention laws.
– Statement 3 (Freedom of speech within the walls of the House) **is** a fundamental privilege (Article 105(1) and immunity from court proceedings under Article 105(2)).
– Statement 4 (Freedom not to give evidence as witness, unless permitted by the House) **is** generally considered a privilege; a member cannot be compelled to attend as a witness in court during a session.
– Based on standard legal understanding, statements 3 and 4 are privileges, while 1 and 2 are not. This makes all provided options flawed as none lists 3 and 4 together, and options C and D include incorrect statements (2 in C, 1 and 2 in D). However, if forced to choose from the options and assuming C is the intended answer (as indicated by some sources), it suggests a specific, non-standard interpretation where statement 2 is considered a privilege alongside 3, and 4 is not considered a privilege. Statement 3 is undoubtedly a privilege.
Article 105 of the Constitution of India deals with the powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof. It guarantees freedom of speech in Parliament and immunity from court proceedings for anything said or vote cast in Parliament. Other privileges are derived from British parliamentary practice and rules of procedure.

75. Who among the following certifies a bill as a Money Bill ?

Who among the following certifies a bill as a Money Bill ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Chairman of the Council of States” option2=”The Speaker of the House of the People” option3=”The Finance Minister” option4=”The President” correct=”option2″]

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The Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) certifies a bill as a Money Bill.
Article 110(3) of the Constitution of India explicitly states that if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final.
A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject. The President can either assent to or withhold assent from a Money Bill but cannot return it for reconsideration.

76. Which one among the following States has the largest number of Rajya S

Which one among the following States has the largest number of Rajya Sabha seats?

[amp_mcq option1=”Andhra Pradesh” option2=”Madhya Pradesh” option3=”Rajasthan” option4=”West Bengal” correct=”option4″]

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Among the given options, West Bengal has the largest number of seats in the Rajya Sabha with 16 seats. Andhra Pradesh has 11 seats (after bifurcation). Madhya Pradesh has 11 seats. Rajasthan has 10 seats. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Rajya Sabha seats overall in India (31), but it is not one of the options.
– The allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to States and Union Territories is done on the basis of population as per the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.
– States with larger populations are allocated more seats in the Rajya Sabha.
– The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories by means of the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
– The current allocation of Rajya Sabha seats is based on the 1971 Census population figures, which will remain in effect until after the first census taken after the year 2026.

77. Which one among the following Lok Sabhas had the shortest span?

Which one among the following Lok Sabhas had the shortest span?

[amp_mcq option1=”2nd Lok Sabha” option2=”5th Lok Sabha” option3=”9th Lok Sabha” option4=”12th Lok Sabha” correct=”option4″]

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The 12th Lok Sabha, constituted in March 1998, had the shortest span among the given options. It lasted only about 13 months, dissolving in April 1999, leading to fresh elections in September-October 1999. The 9th Lok Sabha (1989-1991) lasted about 1 year and 4 months. The 2nd Lok Sabha (1957-1962) completed its full five-year term. The 5th Lok Sabha (1971-1977) was initially elected for five years but was extended during the Emergency period and eventually dissolved prematurely, serving a term of about 6 years and 4 months.
– Lok Sabha terms are generally five years, but can be dissolved earlier.
– The shortest-lived Lok Sabha terms are typically a result of coalition governments losing confidence or other political instability leading to early elections.
– The 1st Lok Sabha served its full term from 1952 to 1957.
– The 6th Lok Sabha (1977-1980) was also dissolved prematurely, serving about 2 years and 4 months, shorter than the 9th but longer than the 12th.

78. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Parliament

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  • 1. The Parliament of India consists of the President of India, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
  • 2. The Rajya Sabha was constituted for the first time in 1950.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is correct. As per Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and two Houses: the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Constitution came into force in 1950, the first general elections were held in 1951-52. The first Lok Sabha and the first Rajya Sabha were constituted *after* these elections. The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) was first constituted on April 3, 1952, and its first session began on May 13, 1952.
The President is an integral part of the Parliament, although he/she does not sit in the Houses. The President’s assent is required for a Bill to become an Act. The Parliament of India is bicameral, consisting of two Houses.
Prior to the first elected Parliament, the Constituent Assembly acted as the provisional Parliament from January 26, 1950, until the first general elections were completed. The first Lok Sabha was also constituted on April 17, 1952.

79. Which among the following systems of representation is adopted for the

Which among the following systems of representation is adopted for the election of members to the Lok Sabha?

[amp_mcq option1=”Party-list proportional representation” option2=”Instant-runoff system” option3=”First-past-the-post system” option4=”Binomial system” correct=”option3″]

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For the election of members to the Lok Sabha, India adopts the First-Past-The-Post System (FPTP). In this system, the country is divided into constituencies, and the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins the seat, regardless of whether they get an absolute majority of the votes.
The FPTP system is simple to understand and operate and tends to produce clear majorities, facilitating stable governments. However, it can lead to a disproportionate relationship between vote share and seats won, and smaller parties often find it difficult to win seats.
Proportional representation systems, such as party-list PR, are used for elections to the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils in India, but not for the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies. These systems aim to allocate seats more proportionally to the votes received by parties.

80. Which among the following is not a function of the Parliament of

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

[amp_mcq option1=”Making laws” option2=”Controlling the executives” option3=”Appointing Judges to the Supreme Court” option4=”Controlling taxation” correct=”option3″]

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Option C is incorrect. Appointing Judges to the Supreme Court is primarily a function of the President of India, who appoints judges after consulting with the Chief Justice of India and other judges as deemed necessary (Article 124). Parliament has a role in the impeachment of judges (Article 124(4)), but not in their appointment process itself. Options A, B, and D are indeed functions of the Parliament.
Parliament’s core functions include legislation (making laws), oversight of the executive (ensuring accountability), and financial control (approving budgets and controlling taxation). The judiciary is independent of the legislature and executive, with appointment powers vested in the executive (President) in consultation with the judiciary itself.
Parliament approves the budget and controls government expenditure through various committees. It exercises control over the executive through questions, zero hour, various motions, debates, and committees.
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