Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Legislative Procedures in India: How Effective Are They?” suitable for the Civil Services Examination.

1. Which of the following is the primary legislative body of India?
   a) Lok Sabha
   b) Rajya Sabha
   c) Parliament
   d) Legislative Assembly
   Answer: c) Parliament
2. How many houses does the Indian Parliament consist of?
   a) One
   b) Two
   c) Three
   d) Four
   Answer: b) Two
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of bill in the Indian Parliament?
   a) Money Bill
   b) Ordinary Bill
   c) Financial Bill
   d) Special Bill
   Answer: d) Special Bill
4. What is the maximum time allowed for a bill to be discussed in Parliament?
   a) 15 days
   b) 30 days
   c) 60 days
   d) No specific time limit
   Answer: d) No specific time limit
5. In which house of the Indian Parliament can a Money Bill be introduced?
   a) Rajya Sabha
   b) Lok Sabha
   c) Both houses
   d) Neither house
   Answer: b) Lok Sabha
6. Who has the authority to decide if a bill is a Money Bill or not?
   a) Prime Minister
   b) Lok Sabha Speaker
   c) President
   d) Rajya Sabha Chairman
   Answer: b) Lok Sabha Speaker
7. What percentage of members is required to support a bill for it to pass in the Lok Sabha?
   a) Simple majority
   b) Two-thirds majority
   c) Absolute majority
   d) None of the above
   Answer: a) Simple majority
8. What is the primary function of parliamentary committees?
   a) To draft laws
   b) To oversee the Executive
   c) To investigate specific issues and recommend measures
   d) To conduct elections
   Answer: c) To investigate specific issues and recommend measures
9. Which of the following is true about the Rajya Sabha?
   a) It is a permanent house.
   b) Its members are elected for five years.
   c) It has more powers than the Lok Sabha.
   d) It can introduce Money Bills.
   Answer: a) It is a permanent house.
10. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
    a) Article 80
    b) Article 81
    c) Article 82
    d) Article 83
    Answer: a) Article 80
11. What is the term for the period during which Parliament meets to conduct its business?
    a) Session
    b) Term
    c) Adjournment
    d) Assembly
    Answer: a) Session
12. Which type of bill requires the prior recommendation of the President before introduction in Parliament?
    a) Ordinary Bill
    b) Money Bill
    c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
    d) Financial Bill
    Answer: c) Constitutional Amendment Bill
13. What is the role of the President in the legislative process?
    a) To veto all bills
    b) To give assent to bills passed by Parliament
    c) To draft bills
    d) To preside over Lok Sabha meetings
    Answer: b) To give assent to bills passed by Parliament
14. How long can a bill remain pending in Rajya Sabha if it is not passed within the session?
    a) Indefinitely
    b) 3 months
    c) 6 months
    d) 1 year
    Answer: a) Indefinitely
15. What is a “Whip” in the context of Indian Parliament?
    a) A type of bill
    b) A directive issued by party leaders to ensure party discipline
    c) A parliamentary procedure
    d) An investigation committee
    Answer: b) A directive issued by party leaders to ensure party discipline
16. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows for the prorogation of the Parliament?
    a) Article 85
    b) Article 86
    c) Article 87
    d) Article 88
    Answer: a) Article 85
17. What is the primary purpose of the President’s Address at the commencement of the first session of each year?
    a) To outline the government’s legislative agenda
    b) To introduce new bills
    c) To announce budget allocations
    d) To declare elections
    Answer: a) To outline the government’s legislative agenda
18. Which committee in Parliament is responsible for examining the budget?
    a) Public Accounts Committee
    b) Estimates Committee
    c) Committee on Public Undertakings
    d) Business Advisory Committee
    Answer: b) Estimates Committee
19. What happens if the Lok Sabha passes a bill and the Rajya Sabha does not?
    a) The bill is automatically rejected
    b) The bill can be reconsidered in the next session
    c) The President can enact it as an ordinance
    d) The bill is sent to the Supreme Court
    Answer: b) The bill can be reconsidered in the next session
20. In what scenario can the President dissolve the Lok Sabha?
    a) When the Prime Minister requests it
    b) If the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion
    c) After completing five years
    d) When no party has a clear majority
    Answer: a) When the Prime Minister requests it
21. Which of the following is a constitutional body responsible for overseeing the electoral process in India?
    a) Election Commission
    b) Finance Commission
    c) Planning Commission
    d) National Development Council
    Answer: a) Election Commission
22. What is the quorum required for a Lok Sabha meeting?
    a) One-third of the total members
    b) One-fourth of the total members
    c) One-half of the total members
    d) A simple majority
    Answer: a) One-third of the total members
23. Which of the following is NOT a function of Parliament?
    a) Law-making
    b) Representing the electorate
    c) Conducting elections
    d) Scrutinizing government policies
    Answer: c) Conducting elections
24. What is the process of bringing a bill into law called?
    a) Legislation
    b) Deliberation
    c) Ratification
    d) Regulation
    Answer: a) Legislation
25. In India, how often is the budget presented in Parliament?
    a) Once a year
    b) Twice a year
    c) Every two years
    d) Quarterly
    Answer: a) Once a year
26. Which of the following is true regarding the passage of a bill in Parliament?
    a) A bill can be amended only in the Lok Sabha.
    b) A bill passed by one house cannot be rejected by the other.
    c) A bill can be passed in one house without discussion.
    d) A bill must be passed by both houses before it can become law.
    Answer: d) A bill must be passed by both houses before it can become law.
27. Which article of the Constitution deals with the procedure of legislative business in Parliament?
    a) Article 75
    b) Article 80
    c) Article 107
    d) Article 118
    Answer: c) Article 107
28. What is the duration of a term for a member of the Lok Sabha?
    a) 3 years
    b) 4 years
    c) 5 years
    d) 6 years
    Answer: c) 5 years
29. In the case of a tie in voting in the Lok Sabha, who has the casting vote?
    a) Prime Minister
    b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
    c) President
    d) Leader of the Opposition
    Answer: b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
30. What type of legislation can be enacted by Parliament concerning subjects in the State List?
    a) Only during a national emergency
    b) If the Rajya Sabha passes it with a two-thirds majority
    c) When the President requests it
    d) Under the “national interest” clause
    Answer: a) Only during a national emergency

These MCQs cover various aspects of legislative procedures in India, providing a comprehensive assessment of the topic.