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Chapter 2: Legislature — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the main function of the Legislature in a democracy?

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.

Q: The Indian Parliament consists of which of the following?

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.

Q: Why is the Rajya Sabha called the permanent House?

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.

Q: A committee of Parliament is important mainly because it:

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.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 2: Legislature, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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