Quiz on Democracy and the Indian Parliament

What is democracy primarily based on?

• Dictatorship

• Absolute monarchy

• Rule of the minority

• Rule of the majority

What does universal adult franchise allow?

• Voting for people with property

• Voting only for women

• Voting only for men

• Voting for all citizens above 18

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

• 300 members

• 552 members

• 400 members

• 500 members

Who has the power to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha?

• The Speaker of Lok Sabha

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Justice

• The President of India

What is the Preamble to the Constitution of India about?

• The duties of the citizens

• The rights of the states

• The power of the President

• The authority of the people

What was the period of the Emergency in India?

• 1975-1977

• 1980-1982

• 1965-1967

• 1990-1992

What does the term 'bicameral' refer to in the context of the Indian Parliament?

• One House

• Two Houses

• Three Houses

• Four Houses

What voting system is used for the Rajya Sabha elections?

• Single transferable vote

• First-past-the-post

• Majority vote

• Proportional representation

What is the role of Members of Parliament (MPs)?

• To run the military

• To enforce laws

• To represent the citizens

• To judge cases

What does the term 'sovereign' mean in the context of the people?

• Having no rights

• Being governed by foreign powers

• Being ruled by a king

• Having the right to vote