Parliament is the Most Important Topic in Indian Polity
Let me ask you a question.
How many questions from the Indian Parliament appear in competitive exams?
- UPSC Prelims: 4-6 questions every year
- SSC CGL/CHSL: 3-5 questions
- State PSCs: 5-8 questions
- Banking (IBPS, SBI): 2-4 questions
- Railways (RRB NTPC): 3-5 questions
No other single topic in Indian Polity is tested more frequently.
Why? Because Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. It makes laws, controls finances, holds the government accountable, and represents the will of the people. Understanding Parliament means understanding how India is governed.
Every serious aspirant knows: If you want to score high in Polity, you must master Indian Parliament MCQs.
In this blog, I have created 100 original, exam-relevant, high-quality MCQs from scratch. These are not copied from any source. Each question is designed to test a unique aspect of Parliament – its composition, powers, procedures, officers, bills, committees, budget, and landmark constitutional provisions.
Use these MCQs as a self-assessment tool. Attempt them honestly. Identify your weak areas. Then revise. Repeat.
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2. How to Use These 100 MCQs for Maximum Results
Do not just read. Practice actively.
| Step | Action | Time |
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| 1 | Cover the answer key (hide it) | 10 seconds |
| 2 | Attempt all 100 questions in one sitting | 75-90 minutes |
| 3 | Check your answers | 20 minutes |
| 4 | Mark questions you got wrong or guessed | 10 minutes |
| 5 | Revise only those topics | 45 minutes |
| 6 | Retest yourself after 3 days | 45 minutes |
Now let us begin.
Part 1: Parliament – Basic Structure (Questions 1-15)
These Indian Parliament MCQs test your knowledge of the basic framework.
Question 1. The Parliament of India consists of which three components?
A) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Prime Minister
B) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President
C) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Supreme Court
D) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Council of Ministers
Question 2. Under which Article of the Constitution is the Parliament of India constituted?
A) Article 74
B) Article 79
C) Article 80
D) Article 81
Question 3. Who has the power to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) President
D) Vice President
Question 4. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed how many months?
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 8 months
Question 5. Which house of Parliament is called the “House of the People”?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Legislative Assembly
D) Legislative Council
Question 6. Which house of Parliament is called the “Council of States”?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Vidhan Sabha
D) Vidhan Parishad
Question 7. The Parliament of India is based on which model of legislature?
A) Unicameral
B) Bicameral
C) Tricameral
D) Quadricameral
Question 8. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Indian Parliament?
A) Making laws
B) Controlling the executive
C) Appointing judges of the Supreme Court
D) Passing the budget
Question 9. The first session of Parliament after general elections is called which session?
A) Budget Session
B) Monsoon Session
C) First Session
D) Session does not have a special name
Question 10. The President addresses both houses of Parliament assembled together at the beginning of which session?
A) Monsoon Session
B) Winter Session
C) First Session after each general election and first session of each year
D) Special Session
Question 11. The quorum required to conduct proceedings in either house of Parliament is what fraction of the total membership?
A) One-fifth
B) One-tenth
C) One-sixth
D) One-fourth
Question 12. The Parliament of India can make laws on subjects mentioned in which list?
A) Union List only
B) Union List and Concurrent List
C) Union List, Concurrent List, and State List (under certain conditions)
D) All three lists without any condition
Question 13. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Parliament?
A) Part IV
B) Part V
C) Part VI
D) Part VII
Question 14. The Parliament can establish a new state or change the boundaries of existing states under which Article?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 3
D) Article 4
Question 15. Which of the following is NOT a session of the Indian Parliament?
A) Budget Session
B) Monsoon Session
C) Spring Session
D) Winter Session
Part 2: Lok Sabha – The House of the People (Questions 16-30)
These Indian Parliament MCQs focus on the lower house.
Question 16. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
A) 545 members
B) 550 members
C) 552 members
D) 560 members
Question 17. How many members are currently nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community? (Note: This provision has been extended periodically; answer based on original provision before 2020)
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 0
Question 18. Under which Article are the seats allocated to states in the Lok Sabha?
A) Article 81
B) Article 82
C) Article 83
D) Article 84
Question 19. The normal term of the Lok Sabha is how many years?
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Question 20. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its term?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker
C) President on the advice of the Prime Minister
D) Chief Justice of India
Question 21. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
A) 21 years
B) 25 years
C) 30 years
D) 35 years
Question 22. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A) 21 years
B) 25 years
C) 30 years
D) 35 years
Question 23. The Lok Sabha elections are conducted by which body?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister’s Office
C) Election Commission of India
D) Supreme Court of India
Question 24. The first Lok Sabha was constituted in which year?
A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1953
Question 25. Which Lok Sabha had the shortest duration?
A) 5th Lok Sabha
B) 6th Lok Sabha
C) 12th Lok Sabha
D) 16th Lok Sabha
Question 26. A money bill can only be introduced in which house of Parliament?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Either house
D) Joint sitting of both houses
Question 27. The Lok Sabha has special powers over which of the following compared to the Rajya Sabha?
A) Money bills
B) Constitutional amendments
C) Impeachment of President
D) Removal of judges
Question 28. The maximum gap between two sessions of the Lok Sabha cannot exceed how many months?
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 8 months
Question 29. A person cannot be a member of both houses of Parliament simultaneously. This is mentioned in which Article?
A) Article 99
B) Article 100
C) Article 101
D) Article 102
Question 30. If a person is elected to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, what happens?
A) They can choose which house to serve in
B) They must serve in both
C) They are automatically disqualified from both
D) The President decides
Part 3: Rajya Sabha – The Council of States (Questions 31-45)
These Indian Parliament MCQs focus on the upper house.
Question 31. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution?
A) 238 members
B) 245 members
C) 250 members
D) 252 members
Question 32. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
Question 33. The nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen from which fields?
A) Literature, science, art, and social service only
B) Only from business and industry
C) Only from sports and entertainment
D) Any field, no restriction
Question 34. The term of a Rajya Sabha member is how many years?
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Question 35. How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years?
A) One-half
B) One-third
C) One-fourth
D) One-sixth
Question 36. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which house?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Both houses
D) Neither house
Question 37. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Chairman?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 38. Are the states equally represented in the Rajya Sabha?
A) Yes, all states have equal seats
B) No, representation is based on population
C) Yes, but only for small states
D) No, representation is based on land area
Question 39. Which state has the highest number of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) West Bengal
Question 40. Can the Rajya Sabha be dissolved completely?
A) Yes, by the President
B) Yes, by the Prime Minister
C) No, it is a permanent house
D) Yes, after every general election
Question 41. The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in which matter?
A) Money bills
B) Constitutional amendments
C) Vote of confidence
D) Introducing ordinary bills (except money bills)
Question 42. If the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a special majority declaring that a subject in the State List has become of national importance, for how long can Parliament legislate on that subject?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) It becomes permanent until revoked
Question 43. A person can become a Rajya Sabha member even if they are not a resident of the state they represent. True or False?
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the President permits
D) Only if the Supreme Court approves
Question 44. The Rajya Sabha can create new All India Services if it passes a resolution supported by how many members?
A) Simple majority
B) Majority of total membership and majority of members present and voting (special majority)
C) Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
D) Unanimous consent
Question 45. Who administers the oath of office to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice President)?
A) President
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) The outgoing Chairman
Part 4: Speaker and Presiding Officers (Questions 46-60)
These Indian Parliament MCQs test your knowledge of the guardians of Parliament.
Question 46. Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker
D) Vice President
Question 47. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by whom?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister
C) Members of the Lok Sabha
D) Chief Justice of India
Question 48. Who presides over a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Question 49. The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by what majority?
A) Simple majority
B) Special majority
C) Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
D) Absolute majority of total membership
Question 50. Who serves as the Speaker if the office of Speaker becomes vacant and the new Lok Sabha has not been constituted?
A) Deputy Speaker automatically becomes Speaker
B) President appoints a temporary Speaker
C) Prime Minister presides
D) The oldest member of the house (Protem Speaker)
Question 51. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is subordinate to the Speaker. True or False?
A) True – the Deputy Speaker reports to the Speaker
B) False – the Deputy Speaker is directly responsible to the house, not the Speaker
C) Only during budget session
D) Only when the Speaker is absent
Question 52. What is the Protem Speaker?
A) A temporary Speaker appointed when the regular Speaker is absent
B) A Speaker who presides only over the first session after general elections
C) A Speaker who handles only money bills
D) The Deputy Speaker with additional powers
Question 53. The Speaker’s decision on whether a bill is a money bill is:
A) Can be challenged in the Supreme Court
B) Can be challenged in the High Court
C) Can be challenged in the President’s office
D) Final and cannot be challenged in any court
Question 54. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses their resignation letter to whom?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Deputy Speaker
D) Chief Justice of India
Question 55. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha when the Vice President (Chairman) is absent?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 56. The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected by whom?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Members of Rajya Sabha
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 57. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by whom?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Members of Lok Sabha
D) Speaker
Question 58. When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is being discussed, can the Speaker preside?
A) Yes, always
B) No, the Deputy Speaker presides
C) Only if the Speaker gives permission
D) The President presides
Question 59. Who presides over the Lok Sabha when both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent?
A) A panel of chairpersons appointed by the Speaker
B) The Prime Minister
C) The President appoints a temporary Speaker
D) The house is adjourned
Question 60. The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by whom?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice
Part 5: Legislative Process – Bills and Acts (Questions 61-75)
These Indian Parliament MCQs test your understanding of how laws are made.
Question 61. What is the difference between a bill and an act?
A) A bill is proposed law; an act is passed law
B) A bill is passed law; an act is proposed law
C) Both are the same
D) A bill applies only to states; an act applies to whole of India
Question 62. What are the four stages through which an ordinary bill passes in each house of Parliament?
A) First Reading, Second Reading, Third Reading, Fourth Reading
B) Introduction, Discussion, Voting, Presidential Assent
C) First Reading, Second Reading (clause by clause), Third Reading, Transmission to other house
D) Proposal, Debate, Amendment, Approval
Question 63. A money bill is defined under which Article of the Constitution?
A) Article 109
B) Article 110
C) Article 111
D) Article 112
Question 64. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a money bill?
A) It deals only with taxation, borrowing, or expenditure from Consolidated Fund
B) It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
C) The Rajya Sabha must pass it within 14 days
D) The Rajya Sabha can amend it freely
Question 65. If the Rajya Sabha does not return a money bill within 14 days, what happens?
A) The bill is rejected
B) The bill is deemed to have been passed by both houses
C) The President decides
D) A joint sitting is called
Question 66. A financial bill that contains provisions other than those listed in Article 110 is called what?
A) Money bill
B) Financial bill category I or II
C) Constitutional amendment bill
D) Ordinary bill
Question 67. A constitutional amendment bill under Article 368 requires what special majority?
A) Simple majority
B) Majority of total membership + two-thirds of members present and voting in each house
C) Unanimous consent
D) Only presidential approval
Question 68. For which type of constitutional amendments is the ratification of half the state legislatures required?
A) All constitutional amendments
B) Amendments affecting the federal structure (election of President, distribution of powers, etc.)
C) No amendment requires state ratification
D) Only amendments related to fundamental rights
Question 69. Who has the power to call a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock on an ordinary bill?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker
C) President
D) Chief Justice of India
Question 70. In the history of Indian Parliament, how many joint sittings have been held so far?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Question 71. What happens to a bill if the President does not sign it, return it, or withhold assent? (No time limit mentioned in Constitution)
A) It becomes law after 14 days
B) It becomes law after 30 days
C) It lapses
D) The President has pocket veto – bill may never become law
Question 72. The President has a “suspensive veto” power. What does this mean?
A) President can completely reject a bill
B) President can return the bill for reconsideration by Parliament
C) President can suspend the bill indefinitely
D) President can send the bill to Supreme Court
Question 73. A bill that lapses (dies) when the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the end of its term is called what?
A) A pending bill that is not passed
B) A money bill only
C) A constitutional amendment bill only
D) A bill that has been rejected
Question 74. Which bills do NOT lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
A) Ordinary bills pending in Lok Sabha
B) Ordinary bills pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha
C) Money bills pending in Rajya Sabha
D) Bills passed by both houses but pending presidential assent
Question 75. The annual financial statement of the government is popularly known as what?
A) Finance Bill
B) Budget
C) Money Bill
D) Appropriation Bill
Part 6: Parliamentary Committees (Questions 76-85)
These Indian Parliament MCQs test your knowledge of committees that make Parliament work.
Question 76. Which committee is called the “continuous vigilance committee” of Parliament?
A) Estimates Committee
B) Public Accounts Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings
D) Business Advisory Committee
Question 77. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has how many members?
A) 15 members (10 from Lok Sabha, 5 from Rajya Sabha)
B) 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha)
C) 25 members (20 from Lok Sabha, 5 from Rajya Sabha)
D) 30 members (20 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha)
Question 78. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is appointed from which party?
A) Ruling party
B) Opposition party (by convention)
C) President’s choice
D) Prime Minister’s choice
Question 79. The Estimates Committee examines the estimates included in the budget. How many members does it have?
A) 15 members
B) 20 members
C) 25 members
D) 30 members
Question 80. Which committee examines the working of public sector undertakings?
A) Estimates Committee
B) Public Accounts Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings
D) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Question 81. Which committees are called “Departmentally Related Standing Committees” (DRSCs)? How many are there?
A) 12 committees (6 Lok Sabha, 6 Rajya Sabha)
B) 24 committees (16 Lok Sabha, 8 Rajya Sabha)
C) 24 committees (17 Lok Sabha, 7 Rajya Sabha)
D) 30 committees (20 Lok Sabha, 10 Rajya Sabha)
Question 82. Which committee examines bills without referring them to the floor of the house?
A) Rules Committee
B) Business Advisory Committee
C) Select Committee or Joint Committee
D) Committee on Absence of Members
Question 83. The Business Advisory Committee is responsible for:
A) Allocating time for government business in the house
B) Advising the Speaker on parliamentary rules
C) Managing the budget of Parliament
D) Handling parliamentary staff
Question 84. The Committee on Privileges deals with:
A) Salary and allowances of MPs
B) Breach of parliamentary privileges and contempt of the house
C) Foreign affairs
D) Defense matters
Question 85. Which of the following is an Ad Hoc Committee (temporary) and not a Standing Committee?
A) Public Accounts Committee
B) Estimates Committee
C) Railway Convention Committee
D) Committee to inquire into a specific scandal (like 2G spectrum)
Part 7: Budget, Motions, and Parliamentary Privileges (Questions 86-95)
These Indian Parliament MCQs cover financial and procedural aspects.
Question 86. The budget is presented in the Lok Sabha in which month traditionally?
A) January
B) February
C) March
D) April
Question 87. The Railway Budget was merged with the General Budget in which year?
A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2017
D) 2018
Question 88. What is a “Cut Motion”?
A) Motion to reduce the time for debate
B) Motion to reduce the amount of a demand for grant
C) Motion to cancel a bill
D) Motion to adjourn the house
Question 89. What is the difference between a “No Confidence Motion” and a “Censure Motion”?
A) No confidence motion can be moved only against the Council of Ministers; censure motion can be against an individual minister
B) Censure motion must state reasons; no confidence motion need not
C) Both A and B are correct
D) There is no difference
Question 90. How many members are required to support a No Confidence Motion for it to be admitted in the Lok Sabha?
A) 30 members
B) 50 members
C) 100 members
D) 10 members
Question 91. What is a “Calling Attention Motion”?
A) Motion to call the President to Parliament
B) Motion to call a minister to the house to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance
C) Motion to call the Prime Minister for questioning
D) Motion to call the Supreme Court for consultation
Question 92. “Zero Hour” in Parliament refers to:
A) The time when no business is conducted
B) The time between the end of question hour and the beginning of regular business (usually 12 noon to 1 PM)
C) The last hour before adjournment
D) The hour when only opposition speaks
Question 93. Who decides whether a question is admissible during Question Hour?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker
C) President
D) Leader of the House
Question 94. Parliamentary privilege is available to:
A) Only MPs
B) Only the President
C) MPs and also to non-members who participate in parliamentary proceedings (like ministers who are not MPs)
D) Only the Speaker
Question 95. The term “Lame Duck Session” refers to:
A) Session after general elections when the old Lok Sabha meets before the new one is formed
B) Session when many members are absent
C) Session held during emergency
D) Session that is adjourned early
Part 8: Miscellaneous – Disqualification, Anti-Defection, and More (Questions 96-100)
The final set of Indian Parliament MCQs.
Question 96. Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), a member of Parliament can be disqualified if they voluntarily give up membership of their party or vote against the party whip. Who decides on disqualification?
A) President
B) Speaker/Chairman of the house
C) Supreme Court
D) Election Commission
Question 97. The Supreme Court in which landmark case held that the Speaker’s decision under the Anti-Defection Law is subject to judicial review?
A) Kesavananda Bharati case
B) Kihoto Hollohan case (1992)
C) Maneka Gandhi case
D) Indira Sawhney case
Question 98. A person can be disqualified from being an MP under Article 102 on which grounds?
A) Holding office of profit
B) Unsound mind
C) Undischarged insolvent
D) All of the above
Question 99. Which amendment restored the original term of the Lok Sabha to 5 years after the emergency period?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 61st Amendment
Question 100. The Parliament can make laws on state subjects during a proclamation of National Emergency under which Article?
A) Article 250
B) Article 249
C) Article 352
D) Article 356
9. Answer Key with Detailed Explanations
Here are the answers. No cheating. Attempt all 100 questions first.
Answer 1. B) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President (Article 79)
Answer 2. B) Article 79
Answer 3. C) President (Article 85)
Answer 4. C) 6 months (Article 85 – at least two sessions must be held every year, maximum gap 6 months)
Answer 5. B) Lok Sabha
Answer 6. B) Rajya Sabha
Answer 7. B) Bicameral (two houses)
Answer 8. C) Appointing judges of the Supreme Court (this is done by the President in consultation with the collegium)
Answer 9. C) First Session
Answer 10. C) First Session after each general election and first session of each year
Answer 11. B) One-tenth (Article 100)
Answer 12. C) Union List, Concurrent List, and State List (under certain conditions like Article 249, Article 250, Article 252)
Answer 13. B) Part V (The Union – Chapter II: Parliament)
Answer 14. C) Article 3
Answer 15. C) Spring Session (The three sessions are Budget (Feb-May), Monsoon (July-Aug/Sep), Winter (Nov-Dec))
Answer 16. C) 552 members (530 from states + 20 from UTs + 2 nominated from Anglo-Indian community – nomination ended in 2020)
Answer 17. B) 2 (This provision was extended from time to time; 104th Amendment 2019 extended it till 2020. Currently there is no nominated member)
Answer 18. A) Article 81
Answer 19. B) 5 years (Article 83)
Answer 20. C) President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Answer 21. B) 25 years (Article 84)
Answer 22. C) 30 years (Article 84)
Answer 23. C) Election Commission of India (Article 324)
Answer 24. C) 1952 (First general elections held 1951-52, first Lok Sabha constituted April 1952)
Answer 25. C) 12th Lok Sabha (1998-1999 – lasted only 13 months)
Answer 26. B) Lok Sabha (Article 109)
Answer 27. A) Money bills
Answer 28. C) 6 months
Answer 29. C) Article 101
Answer 30. A) They can choose which house to serve in
Answer 31. C) 250 members (238 elected + 12 nominated)
Answer 32. B) 12
Answer 33. A) Literature, science, art, and social service only
Answer 34. C) 6 years
Answer 35. B) One-third
Answer 36. B) Rajya Sabha
Answer 37. C) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer 38. B) No, representation is based on population
Answer 39. B) Uttar Pradesh (31 seats – maximum)
Answer 40. C) No, it is a permanent house
Answer 41. B) Constitutional amendments (both houses have equal powers; joint sitting not possible for constitutional amendments)
Answer 42. B) 1 year (can be extended by 1 year each time)
Answer 43. A) True
Answer 44. B) Majority of total membership and majority of members present and voting (special majority)
Answer 45. A) President
Answer 46. C) Speaker
Answer 47. C) Members of the Lok Sabha
Answer 48. C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer 49. A) Simple majority (Article 94 – resolution must be given 14 days notice)
Answer 50. D) The oldest member of the house (Protem Speaker)
Answer 51. B) False – the Deputy Speaker is directly responsible to the house, not the Speaker
Answer 52. B) A Speaker who presides only over the first session after general elections
Answer 53. D) Final and cannot be challenged in any court (Article 110)
Answer 54. C) Deputy Speaker
Answer 55. C) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer 56. C) Members of Rajya Sabha
Answer 57. C) Members of Lok Sabha
Answer 58. B) No, the Deputy Speaker presides
Answer 59. A) A panel of chairpersons appointed by the Speaker
Answer 60. C) Speaker
Answer 61. A) A bill is proposed law; an act is passed law
Answer 62. C) First Reading, Second Reading (clause by clause), Third Reading, Transmission to other house
Answer 63. B) Article 110
Answer 64. D) The Rajya Sabha can amend it freely (Rajya Sabha cannot amend money bills; can only recommend)
Answer 65. B) The bill is deemed to have been passed by both houses
Answer 66. B) Financial bill category I or II
Answer 67. B) Majority of total membership + two-thirds of members present and voting in each house
Answer 68. B) Amendments affecting the federal structure (election of President, distribution of powers, etc.)
Answer 69. C) President (Article 108)
Answer 70. C) 3 (Dowry Prohibition Bill 1961, Banking Service Commission Bill 1978, Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2002)
Answer 71. D) The President has pocket veto – bill may never become law
Answer 72. B) President can return the bill for reconsideration by Parliament
Answer 73. A) A pending bill that is not passed
Answer 74. D) Bills passed by both houses but pending presidential assent
Answer 75. B) Budget (Article 112 – Annual Financial Statement)
Answer 76. B) Public Accounts Committee
Answer 77. B) 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha)
Answer 78. B) Opposition party (by convention)
Answer 79. D) 30 members
Answer 80. C) Committee on Public Undertakings
Answer 81. C) 24 committees (17 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha)
Answer 82. C) Select Committee or Joint Committee
Answer 83. A) Allocating time for government business in the house
Answer 84. B) Breach of parliamentary privileges and contempt of the house
Answer 85. D) Committee to inquire into a specific scandal (like 2G spectrum)
Answer 86. B) February (traditionally last working day of February; since 2017, on February 1)
Answer 87. C) 2017
Answer 88. B) Motion to reduce the amount of a demand for grant
Answer 89. C) Both A and B are correct
Answer 90. B) 50 members (Lok Sabha rule 198)
Answer 91. B) Motion to call a minister to the house to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance
Answer 92. B) The time between the end of question hour and the beginning of regular business (usually 12 noon to 1 PM)
Answer 93. B) Speaker
Answer 94. C) MPs and also to non-members who participate in parliamentary proceedings (like ministers who are not MPs)
Answer 95. A) Session after general elections when the old Lok Sabha meets before the new one is formed
Answer 96. B) Speaker/Chairman of the house (Tenth Schedule)
Answer 97. B) Kihoto Hollohan case (1992)
Answer 98. D) All of the above
Answer 99. B) 44th Amendment (1978) – restored 5-year term (the 42nd Amendment had extended it to 6 years during emergency)
Answer 100. A) Article 250
10. Common Mistakes Aspirants Make in Parliament Questions
After analyzing thousands of student answers, here are the most common errors in Indian Parliament MCQs:
| Mistake | Why It’s Wrong | Correct Understanding |
|---|---|---|
| Confusing Money Bill and Financial Bill | Many think all financial bills are money bills | Money bill (Article 110) is a subset. Financial bills (Article 117) are different |
| Thinking Rajya Sabha can be dissolved | Rajya Sabha is permanent | One-third members retire every 2 years; never dissolves completely |
| Forgetting the Speaker’s role in joint sitting | Some think President or Vice President presides | Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over joint sitting |
| Anglo-Indian nomination confusion | Many think 2 Anglo-Indian members still exist | Provision expired in 2020; currently no nominated members |
| Mixing up Articles 249, 250, 252, 253 | Different articles for different situations | Article 249 (Rajya Sabha resolution for national interest), Article 250 (emergency), Article 252 (two or more states request), Article 253 (treaties) |
11. Memory Tricks to Remember Parliament Facts
| Topic | Memory Trick |
|---|---|
| Maximum Lok Sabha strength | 552 (5+5+2 = 552: 530 states + 20 UTs + 2 Anglo-Indian – but 2 is gone now) |
| Maximum Rajya Sabha strength | 250 (2+5+0 = 250: 238 elected + 12 nominated) |
| Age for Lok Sabha | 25 years (L for Lok Sabha – 25) |
| Age for Rajya Sabha | 30 years (R for Rajya Sabha – 30) |
| Quorum (1/10th) | “One Tenth = One Tent” – 10 people can fit in a tent |
| PAC members | 22 members (15+7) – “15 from LS, 7 from RS” |
| Three joint sittings | “DSP” – Dowry Prohibition, Banking Service Commission, POTA |
| Anti-Defection – 10th Schedule | “10th Schedule = Tenth = Ten = Ten commandments of party loyalty” |
12. Conclusion – From 100 MCQs to Exam Success
Dosto, the Indian Parliament is not just a chapter in your textbook. It is the living, breathing institution that governs our democracy. Every MCQ you solve brings you one step closer to understanding how India is run.
These 100 Indian Parliament MCQs cover:
- ✅ All aspects of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- ✅ Speaker, Chairman, and presiding officers
- ✅ Bills, acts, budget, and legislative process
- ✅ Parliamentary committees of all types
- ✅ Motions, privileges, and anti-defection law
- ✅ Disqualification, sessions, and emergency provisions
Your 10-Day Action Plan:
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Revise all Parliament Articles (79-122) from your textbook |
| Day 2 | Focus on Lok Sabha composition and powers |
| Day 3 | Focus on Rajya Sabha composition and special powers |
| Day 4 | Master the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman |
| Day 5 | Understand the legislative process (bills) |
| Day 6 | Learn all parliamentary committees |
| Day 7 | Study budget, motions, and privileges |
| Day 8 | Solve these 100 MCQs again (timed – 75 minutes) |
| Day 9 | Identify weak areas and revise |
| Day 10 | Take a full mock test on Parliament |
Do not just memorize. Connect the dots. Why does the Rajya Sabha have special powers to create All India Services? Why is the Speaker’s certificate on money bills final? When you understand the why, you will never forget the what.
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