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Unit 6: Legislature — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the Lower House of the Parliament of India?

Answer: B. Lok Sabha — Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Indian Parliament. It represents the people directly through elected representatives.

Q: The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is:

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.

Q: The main purpose of having a bicameral legislature is to:

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.

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Unit 6: Legislature — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 11 FIRST PUC POLITICAL SCIENCE — Unit 6: Legislature, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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