RRB Group D - Parliament and legislative processes Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. What is the minimum age required to be a member of the Lok Sabha?

A) 18 years B) 21 years C) 25 years D) 30 years

2. The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of how many members?

A) 500 B) 552 C) 250 D) 238

3. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha D) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Money Bills?

A) Article 109 B) Article 110 C) Article 111 D) Article 112

5. The term of office for a Member of Parliament (MP) in Lok Sabha is:

A) 4 years B) 5 years C) 6 years D) Until dissolution of Lok Sabha

6. Who has the power to summon and prorogue both Houses of Parliament?

A) Prime Minister B) Speaker C) President D) Vice-President

7. A 'No Confidence Motion' can only be moved in which House of Parliament?

A) Rajya Sabha B) Lok Sabha C) Both Houses D) Either House

8. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Parliament?

A) Part V B) Part VI C) Part VII D) Part VIII

9. How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?

A) Directly by the people B) By the President C) By elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies D) By nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies

10. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from office by a resolution passed by:

A) A simple majority of the Lok Sabha B) A majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha C) A majority of not less than two-thirds of all the then members of the Lok Sabha D) A majority of the joint sitting of both Houses

11. What is the quorum for each House of Parliament?

A) One-tenth of the total membership of the House B) One-fifth of the total membership of the House C) One-third of the total membership of the House D) One-half of the total membership of the House

12. Which of the following statements about the 'Question Hour' in Parliament is correct?

A) It is held during the first hour of every sitting. B) Starred questions require an oral answer. C) Unstarred questions require a written answer. D) All of the above

13. The President nominates how many members to the Rajya Sabha from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service?

A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 5

14. Which Article empowers the President to promulgate an Ordinance when Parliament is not in session?

A) Article 123 B) Article 124 C) Article 125 D) Article 126

15. What is the term 'Zero Hour' in parliamentary proceedings?

A) The hour after lunch break. B) The time immediately after the Question Hour. C) The last hour of the day's session. D) A special session called for urgent matters.

16. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Vice-President of India D) Chief Justice of India

17. A Bill becomes an Act after it has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and has received the assent of:

A) The Speaker B) The Vice-President C) The Prime Minister D) The President

18. Which of the following is NOT a type of parliamentary committee?

A) Financial Committees B) Departmental Standing Committees C) Ad hoc Committees D) Judicial Committees

19. The Constitution of India describes the Parliament of the Union as consisting of the President, the House of the People, and the:

A) Council of States B) Prime Minister C) Chief Minister D) Governor

20. What is the maximum number of elected members in the Lok Sabha?

A) 543 B) 545 C) 550 D) 552

21. Who decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not?

A) President B) Prime Minister C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

22. The 'closure' motion in parliamentary debate is used to:

A) Introduce a new topic B) Adjourn the debate C) End the debate D) Postpone the debate

23. Which House of Parliament has the power to initiate a Bill for the amendment of the Constitution?

A) Only Lok Sabha B) Only Rajya Sabha C) Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha D) Neither House

24. The 'Public Accounts Committee' is a type of:

A) Ad hoc Committee B) Standing Committee C) Consultative Committee D) Select Committee

25. The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the beginning of:

A) Every session B) The first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha C) The first session of every year D) Both B and C

26. Which of the following is a financial committee of Parliament?

A) Committee on Public Undertakings B) Committee of Privileges C) Estimates Committee D) Business Advisory Committee

27. The powers and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are related to:

A) Finance Commission B) Public Accounts Committee C) Estimates Committee D) Union Public Service Commission

28. What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

A) 250 B) 545 C) 552 D) 550

29. The Vice-President of India can act as President only for a maximum period of:

A) 6 months B) 1 year C) 2 years D) Indefinitely

30. What is the tenure of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A) 5 years B) Until the dissolution of the Lok Sabha C) 6 years D) 4 years

31. Which constitutional amendment increased the number of elected members of the Lok Sabha from 525 to 543?

A) 31st Amendment Act B) 35th Amendment Act C) 42nd Amendment Act D) 44th Amendment Act

32. The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha rests with the:

A) Prime Minister B) Speaker C) President on the advice of the Prime Minister D) Chief Justice of India

33. The 'Leader of the House' in the Lok Sabha is usually:

A) President B) Prime Minister C) Speaker D) Leader of Opposition

34. Which of the following is NOT a privilege of a Member of Parliament?

A) Freedom from arrest in civil cases during the session B) Freedom from arrest in criminal cases during the session C) Freedom of speech within Parliament D) Immunity from legal proceedings for anything said in Parliament

35. The 'Budget' is presented in Parliament by the:

A) Prime Minister B) Finance Minister C) President D) Speaker

36. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the:

A) Rajya Sabha B) Lok Sabha C) Joint sitting of both Houses D) Either House

37. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

A) Vice-President B) Speaker of Lok Sabha C) Chief Justice of India D) Prime Minister

38. What is the maximum number of Anglo-Indian members that can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 0

39. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint sitting of Parliament in the absence of the:

A) President B) Vice-President C) Speaker D) Prime Minister

40. Which Article deals with the 'Council of States' (Rajya Sabha)?

A) Article 79 B) Article 80 C) Article 81 D) Article 82

41. The 'Parliamentary system' of government in India is borrowed from the constitution of:

A) United States of America B) United Kingdom C) Canada D) Australia

42. What is the minimum number of days a Member of Parliament must be absent from the House without permission to be disqualified?

A) 30 days B) 60 days C) 90 days D) 120 days

43. The 'Estimates Committee' is a committee of:

A) Lok Sabha only B) Rajya Sabha only C) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha D) Nominated members

44. Who is the constitutional head of the executive of the Union?

A) Prime Minister B) President C) Vice-President D) Cabinet Secretary

45. The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its normal term on the advice of the:

A) Vice-President B) Speaker C) Prime Minister D) Chief Justice of India

46. The power to decide on the disqualification of members of Parliament rests with the:

A) President B) Vice-President C) Prime Minister D) Presiding Officer of the respective House

47. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'House of the People' (Lok Sabha)?

A) Article 79 B) Article 80 C) Article 81 D) Article 82

48. The 'Question Hour' is a parliamentary device for:

A) Legislative scrutiny B) Executive accountability C) Financial oversight D) Judicial review

49. The term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha is:

A) 4 years B) 5 years C) 6 years D) Does not have a fixed term as it is a permanent body

50. What is the total number of members in the current Lok Sabha, including elected and nominated?

A) 543 B) 545 C) 550 D) 552

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