Test your knowledge with this challenging MCQ on Parliament! Put your thinking cap on and see how much you know about legislative bodies.
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country, consisting of two houses: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). It serves as the cornerstone of India’s democratic system, responsible for enacting laws, overseeing the government’s functioning, and representing the diverse interests of the nation’s populace.
The Lok Sabha, with its members elected directly by the people while the Rajya Sabha comprises members chosen indirectly, representing the states and union territories.
MCQ on Parliament
1. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha (House of the People)?
A) 500
B) 545
C) 552
D) 550
Answer: B) 545
2. Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker
C) President
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) Speaker
3. What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 4 years
Answer: C) 6 years
4. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
A) Article 80
B) Article 81
C) Article 79
D) Article 82
Answer: A) Article 80
5. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: A) President
6. What is the tenure of a normal session of the Indian Parliament?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 3 months
D) 6 months
Answer: C) 3 months
7. How many members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
Answer: B) 12
8. Who is the head of the Parliamentary Committees in India?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) President
D) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Answer: B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
9. The Lok Sabha is also known as:
A) House of Lords
B) House of Commons
C) House of Representatives
D) Upper House
Answer: C) House of Representatives
10 What is the minimum age for becoming a member of the Lok Sabha?
A) 21 years
B) 25 years
C) 30 years
D) 35 years
Answer: B) 25 years
11. What is the quorum to hold a meeting of either House of Parliament?
A) One-tenth of the total membership of the House
B) One-third of the total membership of the House
C) One-half of the total membership of the House
D) One-fourth of the total membership of the House
Answer: A) One-tenth of the total membership of the House
12. What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament?
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 9 months
Answer: C) 6 months
13. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
14. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the Indian Parliament?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
15. How many members can be nominated by the President of India to the Lok Sabha?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 2
Answer: D) 2