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Chapter 13 Legislature — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the main law-making body of the Union government in India?

Answer: B. Parliament — Parliament is the chief legislative body at the Union level. It makes laws for the country and exercises control over the executive.

Q: The Rajya Sabha is also known as the _______.

Answer: B. Council of States — Rajya Sabha means Council of States. It represents the states in the Union legislature.

Q: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which House of Parliament?

Answer: B. Lok Sabha — The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It must enjoy the confidence of the lower house to remain in office.

POLITICAL SCIENCE · Grade 11 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 11 POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 13 Legislature, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the main law-making body of the Union government in India?

A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament ✓
C. Election Commission
D. Comptroller and Auditor General

Answer: B. Parliament
Parliament is the chief legislative body at the Union level. It makes laws for the country and exercises control over the executive.

The Rajya Sabha is also known as the _______.

A. House of the People
B. Council of States ✓
C. Lower House
D. Assembly of States

Answer: B. Council of States
Rajya Sabha means Council of States. It represents the states in the Union legislature.

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which House of Parliament?

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha ✓
C. Both Houses equally
D. President only

Answer: B. Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It must enjoy the confidence of the lower house to remain in office.

Which of the following best explains why the Rajya Sabha is called a permanent House?

A. It cannot be dissolved and one-third of its members retire every two years ✓
B. Its members are elected directly by all citizens
C. It has more members than the Lok Sabha
D. It controls the executive more than the Lok Sabha

Answer: A. It cannot be dissolved and one-third of its members retire every two years
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House because it is never dissolved as a whole. However, one-third of its members retire every two years.

In the context of parliamentary accountability, which of the following sequences is most appropriate?

A. Question Hour → Budget discussion → Committee scrutiny → Government answer ✓
B. Government answer → Question Hour → Election → Ordinance
C. Committee scrutiny → Dissolution → Question Hour → Budget
D. President's speech → Judicial review → Election → Adjournment

Answer: A. Question Hour → Budget discussion → Committee scrutiny → Government answer
Parliament uses Question Hour, budget discussions, and committee scrutiny to question the executive and examine its performance. These are key tools of accountability.