MCQs for Parliament Paper: One of the important paper i.e Parliament related questions is been given by UPSC Pathfinder of Pioneer Academy because The Parliament is the ultimate legislative body in every nation. Around the world, Parliaments in every country have the authority to enact new laws, amend current laws, repeal outdated ones, and make new laws.

1. Which of the following are correct regarding the Money Bill?

1. If a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is not returned to it within a period of 2 weeks of its transmission to the Rajya Sabha, it
shall be deemed to have been passed by both the Houses

2. Its rejection in the Rajya Sabha means the defeat of the Government

3. To be introduced in Parliament, it requires the recommendation of the President

4. It has to be introduced in the Lok Sabha

Codes :

a) 3 and 4
b) 1,3 and 4
c) 2,3 and 4
d) 1,3 and 4

ans : (b)

2. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?

1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission

2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee

3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1,3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

ans : (c)

3. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?

a) Department of Revenue
b) Department of Economic Affairs
c) Department of Financial Services
d) Department of Expenditure

ans : (b)

4. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

a) The President of India
b) The Parliament of India
c) The Prime Minister of India
d) The Union Finance Minister

ans : (b)

5. The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

a) On its own initiative
b) Only if he seeks such advice
c) Only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
d) Only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country

ans : (b)

6. Consider the following statements:

1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither I nor 2

ans : (a)

7. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

1. Adjournment motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary questions

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

ans : (d)

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.

2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

ans : (b)

9. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the
satisfaction of all.
b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of 60 the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

ans : (c)

10. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

ans : (a)