MCQs with Answers for Civil Services Examination on “Indian Parliament: Role, Functioning and Reforms”

1. Which of the following is not a function of the Indian Parliament?

• A) Lawmaking
• B) Judicial Review
• C) Financial Control
• D) Representation
  Answer: B) Judicial Review

2. How many sessions does the Indian Parliament typically hold in a year?

• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four
  Answer: C) Three

3. The Indian Parliament is a bicameral legislature. The two houses are:

• A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• B) Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
• C) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
• D) Rajya Sabha and Gram Sabha
  Answer: A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

4. What is the minimum age for being elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha?

• A) 18 years
• B) 25 years
• C) 30 years
• D) 35 years
  Answer: C) 30 years

5. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by:

• A) All members of Lok Sabha
• B) President of India
• C) Prime Minister of India
• D) Both Houses of Parliament
  Answer: A) All members of Lok Sabha

6. Which of the following statements is true about the Rajya Sabha?

• A) It is a permanent house that never dissolves
• B) Members are directly elected by citizens
• C) Its members have a fixed 5-year term
• D) It cannot introduce Money Bills
  Answer: A) It is a permanent house that never dissolves

7. A joint session of both houses of Parliament is presided over by:

• A) The President of India
• B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• C) The Vice President of India
• D) The Chief Justice of India
  Answer: B) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

8. Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

• A) Prime Minister of India
• B) President of India
• C) Chief Election Commissioner
• D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  Answer: B) President of India

9. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution?

• A) Article 352
• B) Article 368
• C) Article 356
• D) Article 72
  Answer: B) Article 368

10. Money Bills can only be introduced in the:

• A) Rajya Sabha
• B) Lok Sabha
• C) Vidhan Sabha
• D) Either House of Parliament
  Answer: B) Lok Sabha

11. Which of the following committees is referred to as a “watchdog” on public finances?

• A) Public Accounts Committee
• B) Estimates Committee
• C) Committee on Public Undertakings
• D) Business Advisory Committee
  Answer: A) Public Accounts Committee

12. In which of the following situations can a joint sitting of Parliament be convened?

• A) A constitutional amendment bill
• B) A Money Bill
• C) A deadlock on an ordinary bill
• D) Dissolution of Lok Sabha
  Answer: C) A deadlock on an ordinary bill

13. What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament?

• A) 3 months
• B) 4 months
• C) 6 months
• D) 9 months
  Answer: C) 6 months

14. Which of the following is a type of Parliamentary Committee?

• A) Permanent Committee
• B) Joint Committee
• C) Select Committee
• D) Working Committee
  Answer: C) Select Committee

15. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice President of India?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
• C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
• D) President of India
  Answer: B) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

16. Which of the following motions can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha?

• A) No-Confidence Motion
• B) Adjournment Motion
• C) Call Attention Motion
• D) All of the above
  Answer: A) No-Confidence Motion

17. What is the term duration of the Lok Sabha?

• A) 4 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 6 years
• D) 7 years
  Answer: B) 5 years

18. A Private Member’s Bill refers to a bill introduced by:

• A) The Prime Minister
• B) A member of the Opposition
• C) A member who is not a minister
• D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  Answer: C) A member who is not a minister

19. The President of India addresses a joint session of Parliament at the beginning of:

• A) Every month
• B) Every budget session
• C) Every session
• D) Every new Lok Sabha term
  Answer: D) Every new Lok Sabha term

20. The power to impeach the President of India lies with:

• A) The Lok Sabha only
• B) The Rajya Sabha only
• C) Both Houses of Parliament
• D) The Supreme Court
  Answer: C) Both Houses of Parliament

21. Which of the following is not a parliamentary procedure?

• A) Adjournment
• B) Dissolution
• C) Recess
• D) Proclamation
  Answer: D) Proclamation

22. Which House of Parliament has special powers over the introduction and passage of Money Bills?

• A) Lok Sabha
• B) Rajya Sabha
• C) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha equally
• D) None of the above
  Answer: A) Lok Sabha

23. The office of the Whip in Parliament is responsible for:

• A) Maintaining order in the House
• B) Ensuring party discipline among members
• C) Introducing Bills in the Parliament
• D) None of the above
  Answer: B) Ensuring party discipline among members

24. Which of the following motions is related to the censure of a minister?

• A) Call Attention Motion
• B) Privilege Motion
• C) Adjournment Motion
• D) Censure Motion
  Answer: D) Censure Motion

25. What happens if a Money Bill is rejected by the Rajya Sabha?

• A) It is sent back to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration
• B) The Bill is deemed to have been passed
• C) A joint session is called
• D) The Bill is withdrawn
  Answer: B) The Bill is deemed to have been passed

26. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?

• A) Members of Rajya Sabha
• B) The Prime Minister
• C) Governors of States
• D) Judges of the Supreme Court
  Answer: C) Governors of States

27. What is the minimum number of members required to form a quorum in the Lok Sabha?

• A) 10 members
• B) 1/5th of the total strength
• C) 1/3rd of the total strength
• D) 1/10th of the total strength
  Answer: D) 1/10th of the total strength

28. Which of the following can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

• A) The Lok Sabha only
• B) The Rajya Sabha only
• C) Either House of Parliament
• D) The Prime Minister
  Answer: C) Either House of Parliament

29. In the event of a conflict between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over a bill, what is the next step?

• A) The bill is referred to the President
• B) The bill is withdrawn
• C) A joint session is held
• D) The bill is sent to the Supreme Court
  Answer: C) A joint session is held

30. Which of the following committees is responsible for examining the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

• A) Estimates Committee
• B) Business Advisory Committee
• C) Public Accounts Committee
• D) Committee on Public Undertakings
  Answer: C) Public Accounts Committee

These MCQs cover various aspects of the role, functioning, and reforms of the Indian Parliament, which can help in preparing for civil services examinations.