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Chapter 4 CIVICS : The Union Legislature — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the composition of the Parliament of India?

Answer: A. Article 79 — Article 79 states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses.

Q: What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution?

Answer: B. 250 — The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250 members.

Q: Which of the following statements about the Lok Sabha is correct?

Answer: B. It is known as the House of the People. — The Lok Sabha is called the House of the People and its members are directly elected for a five-year term.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the composition of the Parliament of India?

A. Article 79 ✓
B. Article 80
C. Article 81
D. Article 82

Answer: A. Article 79
Article 79 states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses.

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution?

A. 245
B. 250 ✓
C. 545
D. 552

Answer: B. 250
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250 members.

Which of the following statements about the Lok Sabha is correct?

A. It is a permanent house that cannot be dissolved.
B. It is known as the House of the People. ✓
C. Its members are elected for a term of six years.
D. The President is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.

Answer: B. It is known as the House of the People.
The Lok Sabha is called the House of the People and its members are directly elected for a five-year term.

Why is the Rajya Sabha considered a permanent house?

A. It can never be dissolved by the President.
B. One-third of its members retire every two years. ✓
C. It does not require elections to form.
D. Its members are appointed for life.

Answer: B. One-third of its members retire every two years.
Because one-third of the members retire every two years, it ensures the continuity of the house.

Identify the scenario: If the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, what is the legal implication?

A. The bill automatically lapses.
B. The bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. ✓
C. The President must call a joint session immediately.
D. The Lok Sabha must re-introduce the bill.

Answer: B. The bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
Under Article 109, the Rajya Sabha has 14 days to suggest changes to a money bill; if they fail to do so, it passes automatically.

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