Indian Parliament Quiz

The term "federal setup" in India indicates:

• A centralized government system

• A system with a division of powers between national and state governments

• A system of state rule without national interference

• A monarchy-based administration

Which of the following is NOT true about the Lok Sabha?

• It is the lower house of Parliament

• Its members are directly elected by the people

• The term is 5 years unless dissolved earlier

• The President can dissolve it only with the Speaker's consent

The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:

• 18 years

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

The quorum required to conduct proceedings in the Lok Sabha is:

• One-third of the total membership

• One-fourth of the total membership

• One-tenth of the total membership

• Half of the total membership

The main purpose of the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha is to:

• Conduct debates

• Allow members to ask questions to the Prime Minister

• Allow members to ask questions to ministers about the functioning of their ministries

• Vote on bills

Which motion can lead to the resignation of the government in the Lok Sabha?

• Adjournment motion

• Censure motion

• No-confidence motion

• Cut motion

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is:

• Elected by members of both houses

• Appointed by the President

• Elected solely by the Lok Sabha members

• Nominated by the Prime Minister

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

• Deciding whether a bill is a money bill

• Casting vote in case of a tie

• Supervising the parliamentary debates

• Presiding over Rajya Sabha sessions

The Rajya Sabha is considered a permanent body because:

• It cannot be dissolved

• It has no fixed term

• One-third of its members retire every two years

• Its members are nominated for life

Who is the Presiding Officer of the Rajya Sabha?

• The Prime Minister

• The Vice President of India

• The Chief Justice of India

• The Speaker of the Lok Sabha