Top 150+ Solved Union Legislature MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The Chairman of the Public. Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by:
a. Prime Minister
b. President
c. Finance Minister
d. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q. The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is [CDS 2009]
a. One-twelfth of the .total number of members of the House
b. One-sixth of the total number of members of the House
c. One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House
d. Two-third of the total number of members of the House
Q. Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency?[IAS 2008]
a. Kangra
b. Kachchh
c. Ladakh
d. Bhilwara
Q. Which of the following is correct? [IAS 1994]
a. All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies
b. Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President
c. While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting
d. The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister
Q. Which parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition?
a. Committee Assurances
b. Estimates Committee
c. Privileges Committee
d. Public Accounts Committee
Q. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? [Asstt Grade 1992]
a. A member of the House of People appointed by the President
b. A member chosen by Council of Ministers
c. The senior most member of the Rajya Sabha
d. The senior most member of the Lok Sabha
Q. In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the: [NDA 1994]
a. President
b. Vice-President
c. Speaker of Lok Sabha
d. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. A Bill pending in the Legislature of 3 State shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House or Houses thereof. 2. A Bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been' 'passed by the Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in theParliament. without the recommendation of: [Central Excise 1993]
a. the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament
b. the legislatures of the States concerned
c. Supreme Court
d. President
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it ?
a. Solicitor-General of India
b. Chief Justice of India
c. Attorney General of India
d. Chief Election Commissioner
Q. Who among the following decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill ornot? [Asstt Grade 1994]
a. President
b. Speaker of Lok Sabha
c. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d. Finance Minister
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant' of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2008]
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Q. Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India? [IAS 1992] 1. Public Accounts Committee. 2. Estimates Committee. 3. Committee on Public Undertakings.
a. I and III
b. I and 11
c. II and III
d. I, II and III