Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the “Role of Parliament in India’s Legislative Process” with their answers
1. What is the primary function of the Parliament in India?
a) Judicial review
b) Enacting laws
c) Appointing ministers
d) Approving the President’s actions
Answer: b) Enacting laws
2. The Indian Parliament consists of how many houses?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: b) Two
3. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Indian Parliament?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer: d) Supreme Court
4. A bill becomes law only after it is passed by:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) President
d) Both Houses of Parliament and President’s assent
Answer: d) Both Houses of Parliament and President’s assent
5. Money Bills can be introduced only in:
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) Either House of Parliament
d) The State Legislature
Answer: b) Lok Sabha
6. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament on an ordinary bill, the matter is resolved by:
a) Prime Minister’s decision
b) A Joint Sitting of both Houses
c) Supreme Court’s intervention
d) A committee of ministers
Answer: b) A Joint Sitting of both Houses
7. The maximum duration for which a Money Bill can be delayed by the Rajya Sabha is:
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 30 days
d) 6 months
Answer: b) 14 days
8. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
a) The President
b) The Vice President
c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) The Prime Minister
Answer: c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
9. A bill that deals with the imposition of taxes is known as:
a) Money Bill
b) Financial Bill
c) Ordinary Bill
d) Constitutional Amendment Bill
Answer: a) Money Bill
10. Who certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President
c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) The Finance Minister
Answer: c) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
11. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
a) Article 108
b) Article 112
c) Article 123
d) Article 148
Answer: a) Article 108
12. Which of the following cannot initiate a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) State Legislative Assembly
d) The President
Answer: d) The President
13. The quorum to hold a meeting of either House of Parliament is:
a) 1/4th of the total membership
b) 1/5th of the total membership
c) 1/10th of the total membership
d) 1/3rd of the total membership
Answer: c) 1/10th of the total membership
14. A bill passed by both Houses of Parliament becomes law only when it receives:
a) The Prime Minister’s approval
b) The Speaker’s certification
c) The President’s assent
d) A two-thirds majority in both Houses
Answer: c) The President’s assent
15. The term of Lok Sabha is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years
16. The Rajya Sabha is a:
a) Permanent body
b) Temporary body
c) Elected every 6 years
d) Subject to dissolution
Answer: a) Permanent body
17. Which of the following bills require the prior approval of the President before introduction in Parliament?
a) Ordinary Bill
b) Money Bill
c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
d) Financial Bill
Answer: b) Money Bill
18. The Budget is presented to the Parliament on the:
a) Last working day of February
b) 1st April
c) 15th August
d) 2nd October
Answer: a) Last working day of February
19. Which house of the Parliament has a greater say in the financial matters of the government?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Both equally
d) State Legislative Assembly
Answer: a) Lok Sabha
20. In case of a tie in voting on a bill in the Lok Sabha, who casts the deciding vote?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President
c) The Speaker
d) The Leader of the Opposition
Answer: c) The Speaker
21. Who has the power to prorogue either House of Parliament?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President
c) The Speaker
d) The Vice President
Answer: b) The President
22. A bill which seeks to amend the Constitution of India is called a:
a) Ordinary Bill
b) Financial Bill
c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
d) Money Bill
Answer: c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
23. The process of removing a judge of the Supreme Court by Parliament is called:
a) Impeachment
b) Censure
c) Dismissal
d) Recall
Answer: a) Impeachment
24. What is the maximum time interval allowed between two sessions of Parliament?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 1 year
d) 9 months
Answer: b) 6 months
25. Which of the following can move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Parliament?
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) Both Houses
d) The President
Answer: b) Lok Sabha
26. Which of the following committees scrutinizes the expenditure of the government?
a) Public Accounts Committee
b) Estimates Committee
c) Committee on Public Undertakings
d) Rules Committee
Answer: a) Public Accounts Committee
27. The concept of ‘Zero Hour’ in Parliament refers to:
a) The first hour of a parliamentary session
b) The time immediately following the Question Hour
c) The last hour of a parliamentary session
d) The time reserved for private members’ bills
Answer: b) The time immediately following the Question Hour
28. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
a) The President
b) Lok Sabha
c) Rajya Sabha
d) The Prime Minister
Answer: b) Lok Sabha
29. Who appoints the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha?
a) The President
b) The Speaker
c) The Prime Minister
d) The Chief Justice
Answer: b) The Speaker
30. The power to introduce a bill in Parliament lies with:
a) Only the government
b) Only the opposition
c) Any member of Parliament
d) Only the Prime Minister
Answer: c) Any member of Parliament
These questions focus on various aspects of the legislative role of Parliament in India and are designed to prepare candidates for the Civil Services Examination.
