The Parliament MCQ: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
Which of the following statement correctly describes a 'Hung Parliament'?
- AA Parliament in which no party has a clear majority
- BThe Prime Minister has resigned but the Parliament is not dissolved
- CThe Parliament lacks the quorum to conduct business
- DA lame duck Parliament
Question 2 of 25
Until Parliament by law otherwise provide which one of the following constitutes quorum of meeting of either House of the Parliament?
- AOne-tenth of the total number of members of the House
- BOne-fourth of the total number of members of the House
- COne-third of the total number of members of the House
- DTwo-third of the total number of members of the House
Question 3 of 25
Japan's Parliament is known as ___
- ADiet
- BDail
- CYuan
- DShora
Question 4 of 25
Chinese Parliament is known as___
- ANational People's Congress
- BNational Assembly
- CThe National Parliament of China
- DThe House of Democracy of China
Question 5 of 25
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
- AOnly Lok Sabha
- BOnly Rajya Sabha
- CEither House of the Parliament
- DAny Legislative Assembly
Question 6 of 25
How many members of the Anglo-Indian Community can be nominated by the Persident of India to the Parliament?
- A1
- B2
- C5
- D8
Question 7 of 25
The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article No. ______ of Indian Constitution.
- A73
- B112
- C36
- D370
Question 8 of 25
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing International treaties____
- AWith the consent of all the State
- BWith the consent of all the majority of States
- CWith the consent of all the State concerned
- DWithout the consent of any State
Question 9 of 25
Which non-member can participate in the business of either House of Parliament?
- AThe Vice-President
- BThe Solicitor General
- CThe Attorney-General
- DThe Chief Justice of India
Question 10 of 25
Who said, 'Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government'?
- AB. R. Ambedkar
- BB. N. Rau
- CJawahar Lal Nehru
- DRajendra Prasad
Question 11 of 25
Where was the first Parliamentary form of Government formed?
- ABritain
- BBelgium
- CFrance
- DSwitzerland
Question 12 of 25
Economic Survey is presented in Parliament every year___
- ABefore the presentation of budget for the coming year
- BAfter the presentation of budget for the coming year
- CAfter the presentation of finance bill
- DAnd has no relation with the presentation of budget
Question 13 of 25
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the Motion of Impeachment of the President of India?
- ABoth the Houses of the Parliament
- BLok Sabha
- CRajya Sabha
- DSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
Question 14 of 25
The quorum of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is____
- A1/5th of the total membership
- B1/6th of the total membership
- C1/8th of the total membership
- D1/10th of the total membership
Question 15 of 25
Secretariat of Parliament of India is___
- AUnder Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
- BUnder President
- CIndependent of the Government
- DUnder the Supreme Court
Question 16 of 25
The most inmortant feature of the Indian parliament is that ___
- AIt is the Union Legislature in India
- BIt also comprises of the President
- CIt is bicameral in nature
- DThe Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
Question 17 of 25
Which of the following has the powers to create a new all India Service?
- AParliament
- BUnion Public Service Commission
- CUnion Cabinet
- DMinistry of Personel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Question 18 of 25
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?
- AAttorney General of India
- BComptroller and Auditor-General of India
- CChief Election Commissioner of India
- DChief Justice of India
Question 19 of 25
Who decides dispute regarding disqualification of Members of Parliament?
- AThe President
- BThe Concerned House
- CThe Election Commission
- DThe President in consultation with the Election Commission
Question 20 of 25
A proclamation of emergency must be placed before the Parliament for its approval___
- AWithin 1 month
- BWithin 2 month
- CWithin 6 month
- DWithin 1 year
Question 21 of 25
The Indian Parliament consists of___
- ALok Sabha only
- BLok Sabha and the President
- CRajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
- DThe President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Question 22 of 25
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
- AThe President of India
- BThe Speaker of Lok Sabha
- CThe Prime Minister of India
- DThe Union Finance Minister
Question 23 of 25
What can be the maximum interval between two Sessions of Parliament?
- A3 months
- B4 months
- C6 months
- D9 months
Question 24 of 25
Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by___
- APowers of the President of India
- BJudicial review
- CLeader of the opposition
- DPowers of the Prime Minister of India
Question 25 of 25
In order to be recognised as an official Opposition Group in the Parliament, how many seats should it have?
- A1/3rd of the total strength
- B1/4th of the total strength
- C1/6th of the total strength
- D1/10th of the total strength