Unit 6: Legislature — Online MCQ Test
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Unit 6: Legislature — Important Questions & Answers
Which of the following is the Lower House of the Parliament of India?
- A. Rajya Sabha
- B. Lok Sabha
- C. Legislative Council
- D. Legislative Assembly
Answer: B. Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Indian Parliament. It represents the people directly through elected representatives.
Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Indian Parliament. It represents the people directly through elected representatives.
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is:
- A. 500
- B. 245
- C. 250
- D. 552
Answer: C. 250
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members, including nominated members. This is the constitutional limit provided in the Indian Constitution.
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members, including nominated members. This is the constitutional limit provided in the Indian Constitution.
The main purpose of having a bicameral legislature is to:
- A. Reduce the role of citizens in politics
- B. Ensure review and reflection in law-making
- C. Replace the executive branch
- D. Give equal powers to the judiciary
Answer: B. Ensure review and reflection in law-making
Bicameralism allows a second chamber to review legislation carefully. It helps in checking haste and improves the quality of laws.
Bicameralism allows a second chamber to review legislation carefully. It helps in checking haste and improves the quality of laws.
Which of the following statements about Legislative Council is correct?
- A. It is present in all Indian states
- B. It is the lower house of the state legislature
- C. It is a permanent chamber in states that have bicameral legislature
- D. It can dissolve itself every five years
Answer: C. It is a permanent chamber in states that have bicameral legislature
The Legislative Council is a permanent chamber in states where it exists. It is not dissolved like the Legislative Assembly.
The Legislative Council is a permanent chamber in states where it exists. It is not dissolved like the Legislative Assembly.
If a student says, 'The upper house in Parliament can reject a Money Bill passed by the lower house,' which option best corrects the statement?
- A. Correct, because both Houses have equal powers on Money Bills
- B. Incorrect, because Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill
- C. Correct, because the President decides Money Bills directly
- D. Incorrect, because only the Supreme Court can decide on Money Bills
Answer: B. Incorrect, because Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill
The Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill. It can only recommend changes, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject them.
The Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill. It can only recommend changes, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject them.