Chapter 2: Legislature — Online MCQ Test
POLITICAL SCIENCE · CLASS 12th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Focusing on lawmaking bodies this chapter covers the structure composition powers and functions of the Indian Parliament and State Legislatures. Students analyze the legislative pr....
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Chapter 2: Legislature — Important Questions & Answers
What is the main function of the Legislature in a democracy?
- A. To interpret laws
- B. To make laws
- C. To enforce laws
- D. To conduct elections
Answer: B. To make laws
The Legislature is the law-making body of the government. Its primary function is to discuss, debate, and pass laws.
The Legislature is the law-making body of the government. Its primary function is to discuss, debate, and pass laws.
The Indian Parliament consists of which of the following?
- A. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- B. Prime Minister, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- C. President, Council of Ministers and Supreme Court
- D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies
Answer: A. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
According to the Constitution, Parliament has three parts: the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha.
According to the Constitution, Parliament has three parts: the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha.
Why is the Rajya Sabha called the permanent House?
- A. Its members are elected directly by the people
- B. It cannot be dissolved
- C. It has more members than Lok Sabha
- D. It controls the President
Answer: B. It cannot be dissolved
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution, though one-third of its members retire every two years.
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution, though one-third of its members retire every two years.
A committee of Parliament is important mainly because it:
- A. replaces Parliament during sessions
- B. helps in detailed scrutiny of bills and issues
- C. appoints the Prime Minister
- D. controls the judiciary
Answer: B. helps in detailed scrutiny of bills and issues
Committees work as smaller groups that examine bills and administrative matters in detail, making parliamentary work more effective.
Committees work as smaller groups that examine bills and administrative matters in detail, making parliamentary work more effective.
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?
- A. Public Accounts Committee - examines government expenditure
- B. Estimates Committee - suggests economy in administration
- C. Rules Committee - decides on constitutional amendments
- D. Privileges Committee - deals with breach of parliamentary privilege
Answer: C. Rules Committee - decides on constitutional amendments
The Rules Committee deals with procedures of the House, not constitutional amendments. Constitutional amendments are passed through a special legislative process.
The Rules Committee deals with procedures of the House, not constitutional amendments. Constitutional amendments are passed through a special legislative process.