The upper house of the Indian Parliament is called?
A
Lok Sabha
B
Vidhan Sabha
C
Rajya Sabha
D
Lok Adalat
Question 3Single Answer
The lower house of the Indian Parliament is known as?
A
Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Vidhan Parishad
D
Council of Ministers
Question 4Single Answer
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is?
A
250
B
500
C
545
D
552
Question 5Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha is a?
A
Permanent House
B
Temporary House
C
House dissolved every 5 years
D
House dissolved every 6 years
Question 6Single Answer
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is?
A
238
B
275
C
260
D
250
Question 7Single Answer
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
A
12
B
10
C
14
D
15
Question 8Single Answer
The maximum number of elected members in the Lok Sabha is?
A
530
B
540
C
543
D
552
Question 9Single Answer
The term of the Lok Sabha is?
A
5 years
B
4 years
C
6 years
D
7 years
Question 10Single Answer
Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?
A
Vice-President
B
Prime Minister
C
President
D
Speaker
Question 11Single Answer
Who presides over the Rajya Sabha?
A
President
B
Vice-President
C
Prime Minister
D
Speaker
Question 12Single Answer
Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A
Speaker
B
Prime Minister
C
President
D
Chief Justice
Question 13Single Answer
Money Bills can be introduced only in which house of Parliament?
A
Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Both Houses
D
Joint Session
Question 14Single Answer
Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
A
Speaker of Lok Sabha
B
Finance Minister
C
Prime Minister
D
President
Question 15Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha has no power in relation to?
A
Money Bills
B
Constitutional amendments
C
Non-financial bills
D
Impeachment of President
Question 16Single Answer
What is the minimum age to be a member of Lok Sabha?
A
25 years
B
21 years
C
30 years
D
35 years
Question 17Single Answer
What is the minimum age to be a member of Rajya Sabha?
A
21 years
B
25 years
C
35 years
D
30 years
Question 18Single Answer
The quorum to constitute a meeting of the Lok Sabha is?
A
One-fifth of total members
B
One-third of total members
C
Half of total members
D
One-tenth of total members
Question 19Single Answer
Who summons and prorogues the sessions of Parliament?
A
Prime Minister
B
Speaker
C
President
D
Home Minister
Question 20Single Answer
The President of India is elected by?
A
People directly
B
Members of Parliament
C
Prime Minister
D
Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures
Question 21Single Answer
The President holds office for how many years?
A
4 years
B
7 years
C
6 years
D
5 years
Question 22Single Answer
Who administers the oath of office to the President?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Speaker
Question 23Single Answer
The President can resign by addressing his resignation to?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 24Single Answer
Who acts as President when both President and Vice-President are not available?
A
Speaker of Lok Sabha
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Cabinet Secretary
Question 25Single Answer
The President of India can be impeached for?
A
Corruption
B
All of the above
C
Misuse of powers
D
Violation of the Constitution
Question 26Single Answer
The process of impeachment of the President can be initiated in?
A
Lok Sabha only
B
Either House of Parliament
C
Rajya Sabha only
D
Supreme Court
Question 27Single Answer
The President can declare a National Emergency under which Article?
A
Article 352
B
Article 350
C
Article 356
D
Article 360
Question 28Single Answer
The President can declare President’s Rule in a state under which Article?
A
Article 352
B
Article 356
C
Article 355
D
Article 360
Question 29Single Answer
Financial Emergency can be declared under?
A
Article 350
B
Article 352
C
Article 356
D
Article 360
Question 30Single Answer
During a National Emergency, the term of Lok Sabha can be extended by?
A
Three years at a time
B
Two years at a time
C
One year at a time
D
Six months at a time
Question 31Single Answer
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha before its term expires?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
Speaker
D
President
Question 32Single Answer
During National Emergency, whose approval is required for its continuation beyond one month?
A
Parliament
B
Prime Minister
C
Supreme Court
D
Governor
Question 33Single Answer
The maximum period a President’s Rule can remain in a State with Parliament’s approval is?
A
6 months
B
1 year
C
3 years
D
Indefinite
Question 34Single Answer
Which Article provides for the office of the President of India?
A
Article 52
B
Article 50
C
Article 54
D
Article 60
Question 35Single Answer
Who elects the Vice-President of India?
A
Elected members of Parliament only
B
Members of both Houses of Parliament
C
Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
D
President
Question 36Single Answer
What is the term of office of the Vice-President of India?
A
4 years
B
Till age of 65 years
C
6 years
D
5 years
Question 37Single Answer
Who acts as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A
Vice-President
B
Prime Minister
C
President
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 38Single Answer
In case of a vacancy in the office of Vice-President, who performs his duties?
A
President
B
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice of India
Question 39Single Answer
The real executive power in India is vested in?
A
President
B
Parliament
C
Council of Ministers
D
Prime Minister
Question 40Single Answer
Who is the head of the Council of Ministers?
A
President
B
Speaker
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice
Question 41Single Answer
The Prime Minister is appointed by?
A
President
B
Lok Sabha
C
Rajya Sabha
D
Supreme Court
Question 42Single Answer
The Council of Ministers holds office during the pleasure of?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Lok Sabha
D
Parliament
Question 43Single Answer
The principle of collective responsibility means?
A
All ministers work independently
B
All ministers are responsible to Prime Minister only
C
Only the Prime Minister is responsible
D
All ministers are jointly responsible to Lok Sabha
Question 44Single Answer
The President exercises his powers with the aid and advice of?
A
Parliament
B
Supreme Court
C
Governors
D
Council of Ministers
Question 45Single Answer
The number of Ministers including the Prime Minister shall not exceed what percent of the strength of Lok Sabha?
A
10%
B
15%
C
12%
D
20%
Question 46Single Answer
The Prime Minister must be a member of?
A
Either House of Parliament
B
Rajya Sabha only
C
Lok Sabha only
D
State Legislature
Question 47Single Answer
The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to?
A
President
B
Parliament
C
Rajya Sabha
D
Lok Sabha
Question 48Single Answer
Which Article provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President?
A
Article 74
B
Article 75
C
Article 76
D
Article 77
Question 49Single Answer
Which Article deals with the appointment of Prime Minister and other Ministers?
A
Article 74
B
Article 76
C
Article 75
D
Article 78
Question 50Single Answer
The Attorney General of India is appointed by?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Parliament
D
Chief Justice
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Social Studies/Social Science
Question 51Single Answer
The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of?
A
Parliament
B
Prime Minister
C
President
D
Lok Sabha
Question 52Single Answer
The minimum number of times Parliament must meet in a year is?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Four
D
Five
Question 53Single Answer
The joint sitting of both Houses is presided over by?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Vice-President
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 54Single Answer
The maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than?
A
3 months
B
4 months
C
6 months
D
8 months
Question 55Single Answer
Who has the power to adjourn the Lok Sabha?
A
Speaker
B
President
C
Prime Minister
D
Vice-President
Question 56Single Answer
The President’s address to Parliament at the beginning of the first session after each general election is mentioned in which Article?
A
Article 84
B
Article 85
C
Article 87
D
Article 86
Question 57Single Answer
The Budget is presented in Parliament by?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Speaker
Question 58Single Answer
After the Lok Sabha is dissolved, who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
A
Prime Minister
B
Speaker of previous Lok Sabha
C
President
D
Finance Minister
Question 59Single Answer
Who appoints the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A
President
B
Members of Lok Sabha
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice
Question 60Single Answer
The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by?
A
Chief Justice
B
President
C
Prime Minister
D
Members of Lok Sabha
Question 61Single Answer
Who can remove the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Lok Sabha by majority
D
Rajya Sabha
Question 62Single Answer
The Speaker continues in office till?
A
Any of the above
B
Resignation
C
Removal by Lok Sabha
D
Dissolution of Lok Sabha
Question 63Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill for maximum?
A
30 days
B
14 days
C
60 days
D
90 days
Question 64Single Answer
The first Lok Sabha was constituted in?
A
1952
B
1949
C
1947
D
1950
Question 65Single Answer
Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
B
G.V. Mavalankar
C
Balram Jakhar
D
Somnath Chatterjee
Question 66Single Answer
How many types of emergencies are provided in the Indian Constitution?
A
Three
B
Two
C
Four
D
Five
Question 67Single Answer
Which emergency can be declared on the grounds of war or external aggression?
A
President’s Rule
B
National Emergency
C
Financial Emergency
D
Political Emergency
Question 68Single Answer
When a National Emergency is in force, which fundamental rights are suspended automatically?
A
Article 14
B
Article 19
C
Article 21
D
All Fundamental Rights
Question 69Single Answer
Financial Emergency can be proclaimed when?
A
War occurs
B
Financial stability is threatened
C
Failure of constitutional machinery
D
None of the above
Question 70Single Answer
Under Financial Emergency, the President can?
A
Reduce salaries of government employees
B
Suspend Parliament
C
Dismiss judges
D
Dissolve Rajya Sabha
Question 71Single Answer
The President can issue ordinances under which Article?
A
Article 121
B
Article 130
C
Article 125
D
Article 123
Question 72Single Answer
The maximum duration of an ordinance is?
A
3 months
B
6 weeks from reassembly of Parliament
C
6 months
D
1 year
Question 73Single Answer
Who is known as the real executive authority in India?
A
President
B
Chief Justice
C
Cabinet
D
Prime Minister
Question 74Single Answer
Who advises the President on appointment of Ministers?
A
Speaker
B
Parliament
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice
Question 75Single Answer
The Cabinet system in India is based on which country’s model?
A
USA
B
Australia
C
Canada
D
UK
Question 76Single Answer
Who is the link between the President and the Council of Ministers?
A
Vice-President
B
Speaker
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice
Question 77Single Answer
The President can be removed from office by?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
Supreme Court
D
Parliament through impeachment
Question 78Single Answer
The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of?
A
President
B
Vice-President
C
Entire Council of Ministers
D
Parliament
Question 79Single Answer
The term ‘Cabinet’ is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
A
Article 74
B
Article 352(3)
C
Article 352
D
Article 75
Question 80Single Answer
Which of the following is not a part of Parliament?
A
Governor
B
Lok Sabha
C
Rajya Sabha
D
President
Question 81Single Answer
The President of India is elected by which system?
A
Single transferable vote
B
Direct election by citizens
C
Simple majority
D
Proportional representation by simple majority
Question 82Single Answer
What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
A
35 years
B
30 years
C
25 years
D
40 years
Question 83Single Answer
The President is the?
A
Real executive
B
Nominal executive
C
Judicial head
D
Head of Legislature
Question 84Single Answer
The President of India can send a message to?
A
Lok Sabha
B
Both Houses of Parliament
C
Rajya Sabha
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 85Single Answer
In case of a dispute regarding the election of the President, it is referred to?
A
Parliament
B
Supreme Court
C
Election Commission
D
Vice-President
Question 86Single Answer
The Prime Minister is described in the Constitution as?
A
Head of the Government
B
Head of the State
C
Nominal executive
D
Constitutional head
Question 87Single Answer
The Prime Minister can remain in office as long as he enjoys the confidence of?
A
Rajya Sabha
B
President
C
Parliament
D
Lok Sabha
Question 88Single Answer
Which Article of the Constitution mentions the duties of the Prime Minister?
A
Article 74
B
Article 75
C
Article 77
D
Article 78
Question 89Single Answer
The Prime Minister is also known as?
A
Head of State
B
First among equals
C
Commander-in-Chief
D
None of these
Question 90Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Prime Minister?
A
Advising the President
B
Leading the Cabinet
C
Coordinating ministries
D
Administering oath to Ministers
Question 91Single Answer
The Prime Minister is appointed under which Article of the Constitution?
A
Article 74
B
Article 76
C
Article 75(1)
D
Article 77
Question 92Single Answer
The President is the Supreme Commander of?
A
Police Forces
B
Armed Forces
C
Defence Ministry
D
Military Administration
Question 93Single Answer
In the parliamentary system, who controls the executive?
A
Judiciary
B
President
C
Parliament
D
Election Commission
Question 94Single Answer
The President nominates how many members to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community?
A
1
B
2
C
None now (after 104th Amendment)
D
3
Question 95Single Answer
The President can nominate members to Rajya Sabha on the basis of their distinction in?
A
Politics and education
B
Literature, science, art and social service
C
Administration and law
D
Religion and philosophy
Question 96Single Answer
The President gives his resignation letter to?
A
Prime Minister
B
Chief Justice
C
Speaker
D
Vice-President
Question 97Single Answer
The Vice-President gives his resignation letter to?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Speaker
D
Chief Justice
Question 98Single Answer
The President’s rule can be imposed on the recommendation of?
A
Prime Minister
B
Governor
C
Parliament
D
Supreme Court
Question 99Single Answer
The Union Council of Ministers is constituted to aid and advise the?
A
President
B
Vice-President
C
Prime Minister
D
Parliament
Question 100Single Answer
The President can promulgate an ordinance when?
A
Parliament is in session
B
Parliament is not in session
C
Prime Minister advises so
D
Supreme Court directs
Question 101Single Answer
When was the office of President of India first filled?
A
1950
B
1951
C
1952
D
1949
Question 102Single Answer
Who was the first President of India?
A
V.V. Giri
B
S. Radhakrishnan
C
Zakir Hussain
D
Rajendra Prasad
Question 103Single Answer
The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on advice of?
A
Vice-President
B
Chief Justice
C
Speaker
D
Prime Minister
Question 104Single Answer
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of?
A
Rajya Sabha
B
Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)
C
Election Commission
D
Lok Sabha
Question 105Single Answer
The Prime Minister submits resignation to?
A
Rajya Sabha
B
Lok Sabha
C
President
D
Vice-President
Question 106Single Answer
The President of India addresses both Houses assembled together at?
A
First session after each general election
B
Joint Session
C
Budget Session
D
None of these
Question 107Single Answer
The Parliament of India exercises control over the executive through?
A
Question hour
B
All of the above
C
No-confidence motions
D
Adjournment motions
Question 108Single Answer
The President’s assent is necessary for?
A
Money Bills only
B
All Bills passed by Parliament
C
Ordinary Bills only
D
None of these
Question 109Single Answer
When both Houses disagree on a non-money bill, the deadlock is resolved by?
A
President
B
Supreme Court
C
Joint sitting of both Houses
D
Prime Minister
Question 110Single Answer
Who summons the Parliament?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
Speaker
D
President
Question 111Single Answer
The Prime Minister’s resignation implies the resignation of?
A
Cabinet Ministers only
B
None
C
President
D
All Ministers
Question 112Single Answer
Who presides over a joint session of Parliament?
A
Vice-President
B
President
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
Prime Minister
Question 113Single Answer
Who was India’s first Prime Minister?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C
Sardar Patel
D
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Question 114Single Answer
The Prime Minister is removed from office when?
A
President removes him
B
Rajya Sabha passes resolution
C
Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion
D
He resigns voluntarily
Question 115Single Answer
Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament?
A
Parliament
B
Supreme Court
C
Speaker
D
President in consultation with Election Commission
Question 116Single Answer
Money Bills require the recommendation of?
A
Prime Minister
B
Speaker
C
President
D
Finance Commission
Question 117Single Answer
Which of the following bills cannot originate in Rajya Sabha?
A
Constitutional Amendment Bill
B
Ordinary Bill
C
Money Bill
D
Any of these
Question 118Single Answer
The President’s power to pardon extends to?
A
Death sentences
B
Court martial cases
C
All offences under Union law
D
All of the above
Question 119Single Answer
Who advises the President in the appointment of Governors?
A
Chief Minister
B
Chief Justice
C
Prime Minister
D
Speaker
Question 120Single Answer
The President of India’s ordinance-making power is similar to that of?
A
Governor of State
B
President of USA
C
Prime Minister of UK
D
Chief Justice of India
Question 121Single Answer
The Constitution vests the executive power of the Union in?
A
Prime Minister
B
Council of Ministers
C
President
D
Parliament
Question 122Single Answer
Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President?
A
Direct military command
B
Legislative
C
Executive
D
Judicial
Question 123Single Answer
The Cabinet meetings are presided over by?
A
President
B
Home Minister
C
Prime Minister
D
Defence Minister
Question 124Single Answer
The real executive authority under the Indian Constitution rests with?
A
President
B
Council of Ministers
C
Prime Minister
D
Cabinet
Question 125Single Answer
The advice tendered by the Council of Ministers to the President?
A
Is optional
B
Is binding
C
Can be ignored
D
Is not binding
Question 126Single Answer
The Prime Minister is responsible for?
A
Coordinating work of ministries
B
All of the above
C
Advising the President
D
Heading the Cabinet
Question 127Single Answer
Who is the chief spokesman of the government in Parliament?
A
Home Minister
B
Speaker
C
President
D
Prime Minister
Question 128Single Answer
Collective responsibility of the Cabinet means?
A
All are collectively responsible to Lok Sabha
B
All are collectively responsible to President
C
All ministers are responsible individually
D
None
Question 129Single Answer
The Cabinet is a subset of?
A
Parliament
B
Rajya Sabha
C
Council of Ministers
D
Prime Minister’s Office
Question 130Single Answer
Who allocates portfolios to the Ministers?
A
President
B
Speaker
C
Prime Minister
D
Cabinet Secretary
Question 131Single Answer
Which Article provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?
A
Article 74
B
Article 73
C
Article 75
D
Article 76
Question 132Single Answer
Which Minister acts as the leader of the House in Lok Sabha?
A
Prime Minister
B
Speaker
C
Home Minister
D
Vice-President
Question 133Single Answer
The minimum number of sessions Parliament must hold each year is?
A
One
B
Four
C
Three
D
Two
Question 134Single Answer
In which year was the first Financial Emergency declared in India?
A
1962
B
Never
C
1975
D
1991
Question 135Single Answer
The President’s salary is decided by?
A
Supreme Court
B
Finance Commission
C
Prime Minister
D
Parliament
Question 136Single Answer
Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Home Minister
D
Speaker
Question 137Single Answer
The President of India can appoint how many members to Lok Sabha before 104th Amendment?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 138Single Answer
The President’s veto powers do not apply to?
A
Money Bills
B
Ordinary Bills
C
Ordinances
D
Constitutional Amendments
Question 139Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A
Vice-President
B
President
C
Prime Minister
D
Speaker
Question 140Single Answer
The Rajya Sabha can initiate impeachment of?
A
Prime Minister
B
Vice-President
C
President
D
Speaker
Question 141Single Answer
The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President under which Article?
A
Article 73
B
Article 75
C
Article 77
D
Article 78
Question 142Single Answer
The power to summon or prorogue Parliament lies with?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Speaker
D
Vice-President
Question 143Single Answer
Who is known as the guardian of public purse?
A
Comptroller and Auditor General
B
Parliament
C
President
D
Finance Minister
Question 144Single Answer
The President’s address to Parliament at the commencement of the first session is a?
A
Convention
B
Constitutional obligation
C
Discretionary power
D
None
Question 145Single Answer
Who among the following takes part in the impeachment of the President?
A
Both Houses of Parliament
B
Rajya Sabha only
C
Lok Sabha only
D
Supreme Court only
Question 146Single Answer
The President must act according to the advice of Council of Ministers under?
A
42nd Amendment
B
52nd Amendment
C
46th Amendment
D
44th Amendment
Question 147Single Answer
How many times can a person be elected as President of India?
A
No limit
B
Twice
C
Only once
D
Thrice
Question 148Single Answer
Who is known as the real head of the Union executive?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Vice-President
D
Speaker
Question 149Single Answer
Who is responsible for the preparation of the Union Budget?
