Introduction:
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of India, responsible for making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the functioning of the government. It is a bicameral institution consisting of the President, the Lok Sabha (House of the People), and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Established under the Constitution of 1950, it plays a vital role in maintaining democracy and ensuring accountability. The Parliament discusses national issues, passes budgets, and enacts laws for the welfare of citizens. It reflects the democratic spirit of India by providing a platform where elected representatives debate and decide on important matters affecting the nation.
Here are 50+ Important Parliament of India MCQs:
Q.1 The Parliament of India consists of what?
A) Lok Sabha only
B) Rajya Sabha only
C) President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha
D) Prime Minister + Council
Answer: C) President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha
Q.2 Which Article of the Constitution deals with Parliament?
A) Article 52
B) Article 79
C) Article 110
D) Article 368
Answer: B) Article 79
Q.3 The Lok Sabha is also known as?
A) Upper House
B) Council of States
C) House of the People
D) Federal Chamber
Answer: C) House of the People
Q.4 The Rajya Sabha is also known as:
A) House of Commons
B) Council of States
C) Lower House
D) People’s Assembly
Answer: B) Council of States
Q.5 What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?
A) 545
B) 552
C) 500
D) 530
Answer: B) 552
Q.6 What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
A) 238
B) 245
C) 250
D) 260
Answer: C) 250
Q.7 What is the maximum tenure of Lok Sabha?
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) Permanent
Answer: B) 5 years
Q.8 Rajya Sabha is a:
A) Temporary House
B) Permanent House
C) Dissolvable House
D) Executive body
Answer: B) Permanent House
Q.9 One-third members of Rajya Sabha retire after every how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 6 years
Answer: B) 2 years
Q.10 What is the minimum age to become member of Lok Sabha?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: C) 25 years
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Q.11 What is the minimum age to become member of Rajya Sabha?
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
Answer: B) 30 years
Q.12 Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Speaker
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C) Speaker
Q.13 The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is:
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Vice President
D) Speaker
Answer: C) Vice-President
Q.14 The first session of Parliament is summoned by whom?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) President
Q.15 Joint sitting of Parliament is presided by whom?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Chief Justice
Answer: C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.16 Money Bill can be introduced only in:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Either House
D) Joint Session
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
Q.17 Who certifies a Money Bill?
A) President
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Prime Minister
D) Finance Minister
Answer: B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.18 Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill for:
A) 7 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) Cannot delay
Answer: B) 14 days
Q.19 No-confidence motion can be introduced in:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both Houses
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
Q.20 Which house controls the executive?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) President
D) Judiciary
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
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Q.21 Union Budget is presented in:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both Houses
D) Cabinet
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
Q.22 Which type of bill can be introduced in either House?
A) Money Bill
B) Financial Bill
C) Ordinary Bill
D) Budget Bill
Answer: C) Ordinary Bill
Q.23 Deadlock between two Houses is resolved by:
A) Supreme Court
B) President
C) Joint Sitting
D) Election
Answer: C) Joint Sitting
Q.24 Who summons the joint sitting?
A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker
C) President
D) Vice President
Answer: C) President
Q.25 Consider the following:
- Money Bill can be amended by Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha may accept or reject recommendations
Which of the following option is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None
Answer: B) 2 only
Q.26 Which of the following is NOT a power of Rajya Sabha?
A) Initiate Money Bill
B) Discuss Budget
C) Participate in impeachment
D) Approve Constitutional Amendment
Answer: A) Initiate Money Bill
Q.27 Which Article deals with Money Bill?
A) Article 110
B) Article 112
C) Article 123
D) Article 356
Answer: A) Article 110
Q.28 Consider the following statements:
- Parliament can amend Constitution
- President cannot veto Constitutional Amendment Bill
Which of the following option is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) None
Answer: C) Both
Q.29 Which House has more power in financial matters?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both equal
D) President
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
Q.30 Which of the following can dissolve Lok Sabha?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) President
Q.31 Which House represents states of India?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Vidhan Sabha
D) Cabinet
Answer: B) Rajya Sabha
Q.32 Which House is called ‘Permanent House’?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Both
D) None
Answer: B) Rajya Sabha
Q.33 Which House can create All India Services?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) President
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) Rajya Sabha
Q.34 Special power of Rajya Sabha under Article 249 relates to:
A) Finance
B) State List legislation
C) Judiciary
D) Emergency
Answer: B) State List legislation
Q.35 Quorum of Parliament is:
A) 1/5th
B) 1/6th
C) 1/10th
D) 1/3rd
Answer: C) 1/10th
Q.36 Who administers oath to Members of Parliament?
A) Prime Minister
B) President or his nominee
C) Chief Justice
D) Speaker
Answer: B) President or his nominee
Q.37 The gap between two sessions of Parliament should not exceed more than?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 9 months
Answer: B) 6 months
Q.38 Parliament can legislate on State List during:
A) Emergency
B) President Rule
C) Rajya Sabha resolution
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Q.39 Who addresses the first session after general election?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Vice President
Answer: B) President
Q.40 Which House is more powerful in practice?
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both equal
D) Judiciary
Answer: B) Lok Sabha
Q.41 Which body scrutinizes government expenditure?
A) Election Commission
B) Public Accounts Committee
C) Finance Commission
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Q.42 Speaker votes in Lok Sabha when:
A) Always
B) Never
C) Tie occurs
D) Budget session
Answer: C) Tie occurs (also known as Casting Vote)
Q.43 Which Bill cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha?
A) Ordinary Bill
B) Money Bill
C) Constitutional Bill
D) Amendment Bill
Answer: B) Money Bill
Q.44 Who appoints the Prime Minister?
A) Chief Justice
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Parliament
Answer: B) President
Q.45 Which session of parliament discusses Budget?
A) Monsoon
B) Winter
C) Budget Session
D) Special Session
Answer: C) Budget Session
Q.46 Which committee is related to estimates of expenditure?
A) PAC
B) Estimates Committee
C) Finance Committee
D) Audit Committee
Answer: B) Estimates Committee
Q.47 Which organ makes laws in India?
A) Judiciary
B) Executive
C) Legislature
D) Election Commission
Answer: C) Legislature
Q.48 Who said, ‘Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government?
A) B. N. Rau
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.49 Who decides the Office of Profit?
A) President or Governor
B) Union of Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) Union Public Service Commission
Answer: A) President or Governor
Q.50 Where was the first Parliamentary form of Government formed?
A) France
B) Switzerland
C) Britain
D) USA
Answer C) Britain
Q.51 Who among the following forms the advisory Committees of the Parliament?
A) President
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Vice President of India
Answer: B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.52 The Speaker of Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to whom?
A) The President
B) The Prime Minister
C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.53 The Golden jubilee of Indian Parliament was celebrated on?
A) 1st May 2000
B) 26th January 2002
C) 15th August 1997
D) 13th May 2002
Answer: D) 13th May 2002
Q.54 Union Parliament was attacked by terrorists on?
A) 2nd December, 2001
B) 13th December, 2001
C) 15th December, 2001
D) 20th December, 2001
Answer: B) 13th December, 2001
Q.55 Which non-member can participate in the business of either House of Parliament?
A) The Vice President
B) The Attorney General
C) The Solicitor General
D) The Chief Justice of India
Answer B) The Attorney General
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Parliament of India stands as the cornerstone of the country’s democratic system, ensuring that the voice of the people is heard and respected. It plays a crucial role in law-making, policy formulation, and holding the executive accountable. Through debates, discussions, and legislative processes, it safeguards the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Despite challenges, the Parliament continues to evolve and adapt to changing times. Its effective functioning is essential for good governance and national development, making it a vital institution that upholds the spirit of democracy and strengthens the unity and integrity of India.
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