Question 1 Medium Level 60
Why has Lok Sabha been given greater control over the budget? A Because it directly represents the people B Because it is a permanent House C Because its members are elected by State Assemblies D Because it is part of judiciary
Correct answer: A Budget is linked with people's taxes and expenditure. Exam tip: remember the link between budget and people's House.
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How does the presence of Rajya Sabha include viewpoints of small and large States? A It gives States a voice in national law making B It keeps States outside Parliament C It gives representation only to Lok Sabha D It ends the Central Government
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha is a platform of federal representation. Exam tip: remember States' voice in Parliament.
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Asking the government to account for expenditure in Parliament is linked with which function? A Financial control B Formation of the executive C Judicial appointment D Election campaigning
Correct answer: A Parliament supervises the government’s income and expenditure and holds it accountable for the use of public money. Therefore, asking the government to account for spending is part of financial control. Formation of the executive concerns making a government, while judicial appointment is not a function of checking expenditure. Exam tip: link questions on the budget, grants, and public spending with financial control.
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How does the balance of powers between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha strengthen Indian democracy? A By giving place to both people's representation and States' representation B By giving all powers to only one House C By turning Parliament into a court D By ending people's role
Correct answer: A Both Houses serve different democratic needs. Exam tip: remember the balanced meaning of bicameralism.
View question details Question 5 Medium Level 61
How does the power to ask questions in Lok Sabha help MPs? A In seeking information and accountability on government work B In changing court judgments C In dissolving Rajya Sabha D In closing polling stations
Correct answer: A Asking questions is a tool of parliamentary control over government. Exam tip: connect questions with accountability.
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What is the purpose of nominated members in Rajya Sabha? A To bring expertise from fields like art, literature, science, and social service B To cancel Lok Sabha elections C To directly remove the government D To introduce Money Bills
Correct answer: A Nominated members can bring special knowledge and experience to Parliament. Exam tip: remember the purpose of nominated members.
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Why would imposing tax without Parliament's approval be democratically wrong? A Because consent of people's representatives is necessary B Because only courts can impose taxes C Because tax has no relation with government D Because Rajya Sabha does not understand taxes
Correct answer: A Tax is taken from people, so approval of representatives is necessary. Exam tip: remember no taxation without representation.
View question details Question 8 Medium Level 61
Why is the Speaker of Lok Sabha important in matters related to Money Bills? A Because the Speaker can decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not B Because the Speaker conducts Rajya Sabha elections C Because the Speaker fixes President's salary D Because the Speaker becomes a Supreme Court judge
Correct answer: A The Speaker has an important role in identifying a Money Bill. Exam tip: remember Speaker and Money Bill.
View question details Question 9 Medium Level 61
The gradual change of Rajya Sabha maintains which benefit in governance? A Continuity and experience B Immediate dissolution C End of Lok Sabha D Stopping of Budget
Correct answer: A Some Rajya Sabha members retire periodically, so the House continues. Exam tip: remember continuity.
View question details Question 10 Medium Level 61
Lok Sabha's direct popular mandate makes it stronger in which area? A In forming government and financial control B In running courts C In removing Rajya Sabha members D In creating Election Commission
Correct answer: A Lok Sabha is directly elected, so its role is strong in government and money matters. Exam tip: remember direct mandate.
View question details Question 11 Medium Level 61
If Rajya Sabha suggests amendments to an ordinary Bill, what may be its purpose? A To make the Bill better and more balanced B To abolish Lok Sabha C To change voter list D To write court judgment
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha can improve the Bill through amendments. Exam tip: remember the revising role.
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What is the effect if a no-confidence motion succeeds in Lok Sabha? A The government may have to resign B Rajya Sabha is dissolved C Supreme Court closes D Presidential election stops
Correct answer: A The government depends on Lok Sabha's confidence. Exam tip: connect no-confidence with government survival.
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How is parliamentary debate useful for the public? A The public learns about policies, laws, and the government's reasoning B The public loses its right to vote C The public begins making decisions directly in place of MPs D The government has to keep the Budget and public schemes secret
Correct answer: A During parliamentary debates, MPs present arguments for and against bills, policies, and government decisions. This helps the public understand government plans, their effects, and different viewpoints, thereby increasing transparency. Debate does not take away the public’s right to vote. Exam tip: link parliamentary debate with accountability, transparency, and public awareness.
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How can the voice of states in Rajya Sabha influence national laws? A By bringing states' interests and problems into debate B By stopping Lok Sabha elections C By taking away court power D By removing voters
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha connects federal interests with national law-making. Exam tip: remember states' voice.
View question details Question 15 Medium Level 61
What is the purpose of having several readings of a Bill in Parliament? A To discuss and examine the Bill step by step B To keep the Bill secret C To stop voting D To dissolve courts
Correct answer: A Readings allow systematic consideration of a Bill. Exam tip: remember the legislative process.
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During Budget discussion, what can MPs examine? A Government income, expenditure, and priorities B Voters' private choices C Court punishments D Size of election symbol
Correct answer: A Budget discussion examines the government's financial policy. Exam tip: remember Budget scrutiny.
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If Parliament makes laws and judiciary examines their constitutionality, which principle does this show? A Separation of powers and checks and balances B Monarchy C One-party rule D Hereditary office
Correct answer: A Parliament is powerful but limited by the Constitution and judicial review. Exam tip: remember checks and balances.
View question details Question 18 Medium Level 61
What democratic element enters law-making because Parliament has people's representatives? A Public consent and representation B Private command C Military control D Hereditary right
Correct answer: A Representatives can bring people's concerns into law-making. Exam tip: connect representation with law-making.
View question details Question 19 Medium Level 61
Why is the difference in powers between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha useful in democracy? A It balances popular representation and federal review B It stops law-making C It stops people from voting D It abolishes judiciary
Correct answer: A Lok Sabha is the direct voice of people and Rajya Sabha plays a federal review role. Exam tip: remember complementary roles.
View question details Question 20 Medium Level 61
Why can Rajya Sabha's delay or amendment suggestion on an ordinary Bill be useful in democracy? A Because it gives an opportunity for reconsideration and improvement of the Bill B Because Lok Sabha is permanently closed C Because Money Bill starts in Rajya Sabha D Because judiciary writes laws
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha can improve law quality by giving second thought. Exam tip: remember the role of revising chamber.
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