Free Central Government - 15 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

The quorum or minimum number of members required to hold the meeting of either house of Parliament is

A. One-fourth
B. One-third
C. One-fifth
D. One-tenth

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 2

The differences between the two houses of Parliament are resolved through

A. A joint session of the two houses
B. Mediatory efforts of the officers of the two houses
C. A joint committee of the two houses, specially constituted for this purpose
D. The mediation of minister for Parliamentary affairs

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 3

The public accounts committee submits its report to

A. The speaker of Lok Sabha
B. The comptroller and auditor general
C. The President of India
D. The minister for Parliamentary affairs

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 4

Which one of the following are the financial committees of Parliament in India?

 

1        Public accounts committee

 

 

2        Estimates committee

 

 

3         Committee on public undertakings

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding limitations on the authority of the Indian Parliament

1        Most of the important laws can be introduced in the Parliament with the prior consent of the President.

2        Parliament has to operate within the jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution.

3        The laws enacted by the Parliament can be declared as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court if they contravene the provisions of the constitution.

4        The authority of the Parliament is restrained due to grant of certain fundamental rights to the citizens by the constitution.

Of these statements

A. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
B. 1, 2, and 3 are correct
C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 6

In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote. In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is the same resolved?

A. The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks
B. The chairman of the Rajya Sabha can make use of his casting vote
C. The speaker can make use of his casting vote
D. The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 7

The final decision whether a member of the Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification under the defection law rests with

A. The speaker
B. The Election Commission
C. The Supreme Court
D. The President

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 8

The Parliament of India cannot be considered a sovereign body because

A. Its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution
B. Of the presence of certain fundamental rights of citizens in the constitution
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these

SOLUTION

Solution : C

The Parliament of India cannot be considered a sovereign body because (a)Its authority is confined to jurisdiction earmarked by the constitution (b)Of the presence of certain fundamental rights of citizens in the constitution

Question 9

Which of the following bodies is presided over by a non-member?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. State legislative assembly
D. All the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 10

Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not?

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Select Parliamentary committee

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 
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