Practice Parliament – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha:

1. It can have a maximum of 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President.

2. About one-third of its members retire every year.

3. The representatives of the States are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies by single transferable vote.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II:

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Consider the following statements regarding a Money Bill:

1. The Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha.

2. If the Rajya Sabha does not return it within 14 days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

3. The President may call a joint sitting if the two Houses disagree on a Money Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:

1. The Speaker addresses the letter of resignation to the President.

2. The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha, after at least 14 days' notice.

3. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office until the first meeting of the new House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II:

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Consider the following statements about the Union Budget process:

1. Expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is not voted upon but may be discussed.

2. Demands for grants are voted upon by both Houses of Parliament.

3. No demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. During Zero Hour, ministers are bound to reply to the matters raised by members.

2. Whether a member has defected is finally decided by the Election Commission.

3. A member found guilty of defection loses membership of the House and cannot hold a political office such as that of a minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Lok Sabha:

1. The five-year term of the Lok Sabha is counted from the date on which the results of the general election are declared.

2. The Lok Sabha may have not more than 530 members from the States and not more than 20 members from the Union territories.

3. While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, Parliament may by law extend the term by up to one year at a time, but not beyond six months after the Proclamation ceases to operate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Under Article 79, the President is a constituent part of Parliament along with the two Houses.

2. The minimum age for membership is 25 years for the Lok Sabha and 30 years for the Rajya Sabha.

3. A person seeking membership of Parliament must take the oath set out in the Third Schedule before a person authorised by the Election Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.