Question 1 Hard Level 59
How does Parliament express people's sovereignty while making laws? A Elected representatives decide on behalf of people B Judges vote for MPs C Governors alone make laws D Private companies run Parliament
Correct answer: A MPs are people's representatives and make laws. Remember representative democracy for exams.
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If Parliament does not question the government, what weakness will arise in democracy? A Government accountability will decrease B Judiciary will become more private C Rajya Sabha will not remain permanent D Money Bill will end
Correct answer: A Questions are a key tool of parliamentary control over government. Remember questions and accountability together.
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Why is the principle of majority in Lok Sabha decisive in government formation? A Because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha B Because the Lok Sabha has the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha C Because the judiciary elects the members of the Lok Sabha D Because the President cannot present the Budget without a majority party in the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: A In a parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, the Prime Minister and the Council must retain the confidence of a majority in the Lok Sabha to remain in office; if they lose it, the government may have to resign. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. Exam tip: link government formation and continuation in office with majority support in the Lok Sabha.
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Why is inclusion of smaller states' voice in Rajya Sabha important? A Regional interests get place in national decisions B Lok Sabha elections end C Parliament becomes private D Government stops being accountable
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha presents states' interests at national level. Remember federal balance for exams.
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What is the difference between Parliament's law-making power and control over government? A Law-making passes bills and control asks answers from government B Both are court judgments C Both are private business D Both have no democratic role
Correct answer: A Parliament makes laws and also keeps government accountable. Remember both functions separately for exams.
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Rajya Sabha not being fully dissolved reduces which problem? A Problem of break in parliamentary experience and continuity B Problem of Lok Sabha election C Introduction of Money Bill D Need for government formation
Correct answer: A Being a permanent House keeps experienced members and continuity in Parliament. Write continuity benefit in exams.
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If Rajya Sabha disagrees with Lok Sabha on an ordinary bill, what situation may arise? A Deadlock B No-confidence motion C Money Bill D Lok Sabha election
Correct answer: A Disagreement on an ordinary bill can create deadlock. Link deadlock with joint sitting for exams.
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Why does Budget discussion have special importance in parliamentary control? A It examines government expenditure and priorities B It ends Rajya Sabha C It appoints judiciary D It distributes election symbols
Correct answer: A Budget discussion brings government policies and spending under public scrutiny. Remember financial accountability.
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If a Money Bill is introduced first in Rajya Sabha, what problem would arise? A It would violate the procedure prescribed by the Constitution B Rajya Sabha would send it to Lok Sabha for recommendation C It would automatically become a valid Money Bill after the President's assent D Rajya Sabha could amend it and impose those amendments on Lok Sabha
Correct answer: A A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, and only with the President’s prior recommendation. Therefore, introducing it first in the Rajya Sabha would violate the constitutionally prescribed legislative procedure. Rajya Sabha may only return a Money Bill with recommendations; its amendments are not binding on Lok Sabha. Exam tip: Remember—Money Bill starts only in Lok Sabha, while Rajya Sabha has 14 days to make recommendations.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 59
What balance do Lok Sabha's limited term and Rajya Sabha's continuity provide together? A Fresh public mandate and institutional continuity B Private rule and secret law C Court rule and no elections D Fundless government and weak Parliament
Correct answer: A Lok Sabha reflects fresh mandate and Rajya Sabha provides continuity. Understand balance of both Houses for exams.
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Weak opposition in Parliament can affect which democratic function? A Critical scrutiny of government B Permanent nature of Rajya Sabha C Definition of Money Bill D Direct election of Lok Sabha
Correct answer: A Opposition scrutinizes government policies by asking questions. Remember critical scrutiny for exams.
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Proposing amendments to a bill in Parliament shows what? A Process of improving and refining law B Process of removing court C Process of dissolving Lok Sabha D Private process of stopping Money Bill
Correct answer: A Amendments can improve language or effect of a bill. Link amendments with improvement for exams.
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Even without direct power to remove government, how can Rajya Sabha influence the government? A Through debate, questions and review of bills B By stopping Lok Sabha elections C By always stopping Money Bills D By making President an MP
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha influences policy through debate and review. Remember indirect influence for exams.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 59
Parliament making laws and controlling Budget are parts of which broader role? A Control over governance by people's representatives B Operation of private trade C Giving court judgments D Running Election Commission
Correct answer: A Parliament keeps democratic control over both laws and money. Remember representative control for exams.
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Why is it important for MPs to raise local issues in the national Parliament? A Local problems may connect with national policy and resources B Lok Sabha becomes court C Rajya Sabha always dissolves D Ministers cannot remain MPs
Correct answer: A MPs bring problems of their constituencies to the national platform. Remember constituency representation for exams.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 59
Why are different powers given to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in a bicameral Parliament? A To balance popular representation, federal representation and financial accountability B To weaken Parliament C To always stop laws D To end judiciary
Correct answer: A Different powers clarify different roles of both Houses. Remember balance and role for exams.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 59
How does the combined role of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha strengthen democracy? A Voices of both people and states enter law-making B Only court makes laws C Government remains without accountability D People's opinion is removed
Correct answer: A Both Houses together provide wider representation and review. Understand Parliament as a representative institution for exams.
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What is the final democratic purpose of the powers of Parliament? A To keep laws, Budget and government under control of people's representatives B To make all decisions secret C To end states' voice D To run government without majority
Correct answer: A Parliament is the centre of representation, law-making and accountability. Treat it as an institution of democratic control for exams.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 59
If Rajya Sabha does not discuss states' interests, what effect will it have on the federal system? A States' voice will weaken in national decisions B Lok Sabha will automatically dissolve C Money Bill will be introduced in court D Parliament will become a private body
Correct answer: A Rajya Sabha is an important platform for federal representation. Remember states' voice and federalism together for exams.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 59
If Lok Sabha does not use its power to question the government, which parliamentary role will weaken? A Role of keeping the government accountable B Role of keeping Rajya Sabha permanent C Role of sending Money Bill to court D Role of making constituencies
Correct answer: A Questioning is a tool of Lok Sabha's control over the government. Remember the link between questions and accountability for exams.
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