Polity

The Rajya Sabha is also known as?

A House of the People
B Council of States
C Lower House
D State Assembly

What is the maximum constitutional strength of the Rajya Sabha?

A 250
B 245
C 238
D 275

How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?

A 10
B 12
C 15
D 8

Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen for their contribution to?

A Politics only
B Literature, science, art, and social service
C Sports only
D Business only

What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member?

A 5 years
B 6 years
C 4 years
D Permanent, for life

What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years?

A Half
B One-third
C One-fourth
D All members

Is the Rajya Sabha subject to dissolution?

A Yes, every 5 years
B No, it is a permanent body
C Yes, whenever the Lok Sabha dissolves
D Only during emergency

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B The Vice President of India
C The President
D The Prime Minister

Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the Chairman's absence?

A The Deputy Chairman
B The Speaker
C The President
D The Prime Minister

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?

A 25 years
B 30 years
C 35 years
D 21 years

Rajya Sabha members representing states are elected by?

A Direct public vote
B Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, via proportional representation with a single transferable vote
C Members of the Lok Sabha
D The President

Under Article 312, the Rajya Sabha has a special power to?

A Pass a resolution empowering Parliament to create a new All-India Service
B Directly appoint judges
C Elect the President alone
D Dissolve the Lok Sabha

A bill (other than a Money Bill) becomes an Act after being?

A Passed by only the Lok Sabha
B Passed by both Houses of Parliament and receiving Presidential assent
C Passed only by the Rajya Sabha
D Approved by the Cabinet alone

In case of a deadlock between the two Houses over an ordinary bill, the deadlock is resolved by?

A The Supreme Court
B A Joint Sitting of both Houses, presided over by the Speaker
C The President alone
D The Prime Minister

Under which Article is a Joint Sitting of Parliament convened?

A Article 108
B Article 110
C Article 111
D Article 123

Can a Joint Sitting of Parliament be called for a Money Bill?

A No
B Yes, always
C Only with the President's special approval
D Only during an emergency

Under which Article does the President give assent to bills passed by Parliament?

A Article 111
B Article 110
C Article 108
D Article 123

What are the President's options when a non-Money Bill is presented for assent?

A Only to give assent
B Give assent, withhold assent, or return it for reconsideration
C Only to reject it outright
D Only to refer it to the Supreme Court

A Financial Bill (other than a Money Bill) can be introduced in?

A Either House, but only on the President's recommendation
B Only the Lok Sabha
C Only the Rajya Sabha
D It cannot be introduced

For how many days at most can the Rajya Sabha delay a Money Bill?

A 14 days
B 30 days
C 6 months
D 1 year

Under Article 249, Parliament can legislate on a State List subject in the national interest if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by?

A Simple majority
B A two-thirds majority of members present and voting
C Unanimous vote
D A referendum

The "first-past-the-post" electoral system is used for elections to?

A The Rajya Sabha
B The Lok Sabha (general elections)
C The office of President
D The office of Vice President

Who was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (as the first Vice President of India)?

A Zakir Husain
B Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C V.V. Giri
D B.D. Jatti

A "Whip" in Parliament is issued by?

A The Speaker
B A political party to its members, regarding voting instructions
C The President
D The Election Commission

Ordinary bills (other than Money Bills) can originate in?

A Only the Lok Sabha
B Only the Rajya Sabha
C Either House of Parliament
D Neither House