Parliament — Set 1
Indian Polity · संसद · Questions 1–10 of 120
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the constitution of Parliament?
Correct Answer: D. Article 79
Article 79 of the Constitution provides for the constitution of Parliament. It states that the Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses. These two houses are the Council of States and the House of the People.
The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A. President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha. Although the President is not a member of either House, he is an integral part of the Parliament. He performs legislative functions like summoning sessions and giving assent to bills.
What is the maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: A. 250
The maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250. Out of these, 238 members are representatives of states and union territories. The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President.
The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by whom?
Correct Answer: B. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation. The single transferable vote method is used for this purpose.
Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. Fourth Schedule
The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha. It specifies the number of seats allocated to each state and union territory. This allocation is generally based on the population of the respective state.
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the current statutes?
Correct Answer: B. 550
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at 550 members. This includes 530 members from the states and 20 members from the union territories. The provision for nominating two Anglo-Indians was removed by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act.
The Lok Sabha elections are based on which principle?
Correct Answer: C. Territorial Representation (First Past the Post)
Lok Sabha elections are based on the principle of territorial representation. The country is divided into territorial constituencies for direct elections. The candidate who secures the most votes is declared elected under the First Past the Post system.
What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: C. 6 years
The term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years. It is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. One-third of its members retire every two years.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
Correct Answer: B. 61st Amendment Act, 1988
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988 lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. This change came into force in 1989. It aimed to encourage youth participation in the democratic process.
Who is the final authority to decide whether a member of Parliament is subject to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule?
Correct Answer: D. Chairman or Speaker of the House
The Chairman or Speaker of the respective House is the final authority to decide on disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. This schedule deals with the anti-defection law. The decision of the presiding officer is subject to judicial review.