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MCQs on Parliamentary Democracy in India: Functioning and Challenges
- What is the primary legislative body in India?
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) Lok Sabha - Who is the head of the government in a parliamentary democracy in India?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Prime Minister - What is the maximum duration of a Lok Sabha session as per the Indian Constitution?
a) 4 months
b) 6 months
c) 1 year
d) No limit
Answer: b) 6 months - Which of the following is NOT a function of Parliament in India?
a) Legislation
b) Budget approval
c) Judicial review
d) Representation
Answer: c) Judicial review - What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
a) 21 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: b) 25 years - Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Parliament?
a) Article 74
b) Article 79
c) Article 80
d) Article 81
Answer: b) Article 79 - What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: d) 6 years - Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Speaker
d) The Chief Justice
Answer: a) The President - Which of the following is a challenge faced by parliamentary democracy in India?
a) Political stability
b) Coalition politics
c) Strong party system
d) Constitutional supremacy
Answer: b) Coalition politics - Which committee is responsible for examining the expenditure of the government?
a) Public Accounts Committee
b) Estimates Committee
c) Finance Committee
d) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Answer: a) Public Accounts Committee - What is the role of the Prime Minister in the Parliament?
a) Head of the Rajya Sabha
b) Leader of the opposition
c) Leader of the House
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: c) Leader of the House - Which of the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is TRUE?
a) They can be a member of a political party.
b) They can vote in the event of a tie.
c) They cannot be removed from office.
d) They are appointed by the President.
Answer: b) They can vote in the event of a tie. - Which of the following is NOT a feature of Indian parliamentary democracy?
a) Collective responsibility
b) Fusion of powers
c) Separation of powers
d) Political accountability
Answer: c) Separation of powers - What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?
a) 500
b) 545
c) 550
d) 552
Answer: b) 545 - Which of the following committees is constituted to recommend the division of the central revenue between the center and the states?
a) Finance Commission
b) Planning Commission
c) National Development Council
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: a) Finance Commission - The Rajya Sabha is primarily a chamber of:
a) Elected representatives
b) Nominated members
c) State representatives
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which of the following statements about the Indian Parliament is FALSE?
a) It consists of two houses.
b) It can be dissolved by the President.
c) It has a fixed term of 5 years.
d) It is a bicameral legislature.
Answer: c) It has a fixed term of 5 years. - The Prime Minister can be removed from office by:
a) The President
b) The Lok Sabha
c) The Rajya Sabha
d) A no-confidence motion
Answer: d) A no-confidence motion - Which article of the Constitution empowers Parliament to make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India?
a) Article 245
b) Article 246
c) Article 247
d) Article 248
Answer: a) Article 245 - What is the process by which the President of India can appoint the Prime Minister?
a) Based on majority in Lok Sabha
b) Directly by the President
c) Based on recommendations from Rajya Sabha
d) Nominated by the Speaker
Answer: a) Based on majority in Lok Sabha - Which body is responsible for the election of the Vice President of India?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
d) Election Commission
Answer: c) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - What is the primary purpose of the opposition in Parliament?
a) To support the government
b) To criticize the government
c) To manage the budget
d) To execute laws
Answer: b) To criticize the government - Which of the following is a method of holding the Prime Minister accountable in a parliamentary system?
a) Impeachment
b) No-confidence motion
c) Judicial review
d) Presidential veto
Answer: b) No-confidence motion - The ‘Whip’ in parliamentary terms refers to:
a) A legislative proposal
b) A directive to party members
c) A type of vote
d) An informal group in Parliament
Answer: b) A directive to party members - Which of the following is NOT a reason for the failure of parliamentary democracy in India?
a) Defection of members
b) Party fragmentation
c) Strong leadership
d) Lack of political awareness
Answer: c) Strong leadership - What is the quorum for a Lok Sabha meeting?
a) 100 members
b) 150 members
c) 200 members
d) 1/10th of the total strength
Answer: d) 1/10th of the total strength - The parliamentary system in India is influenced by which country’s system?
a) USA
b) UK
c) Australia
d) Canada
Answer: b) UK - Which of the following is a significant challenge to parliamentary democracy in India?
a) Electoral reforms
b) Bureaucratic inefficiency
c) Political corruption
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Which committee recommends measures to enhance the efficiency of Parliament?
a) Committee on Parliament Affairs
b) Parliamentary Affairs Committee
c) Business Advisory Committee
d) Rules Committee
Answer: c) Business Advisory Committee - Which constitutional amendment made the provision for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes?
a) 89th Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer: a) 89th Amendment
These MCQs can serve as a useful tool for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination, providing insights into the functioning and challenges of parliamentary democracy in India.
