Parliament questions for UPSC Prelims

Consider the following statements with reference to the two houses of the Parliament: 1. The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Only the speaker of the Lok Sabha in consultation with the central government can dissolve the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the composition of the Rajya Sabha: 1. All states are given equal representation in the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

With reference to the consultative committees, consider the following statements: 1. These committees provide a forum for informal discussions between the ministers and the members of Parliament on policies and programs of the government. 2. These committees are constituted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding qualifications for a person to be chosen as a member of the Parliament: 1. Candidates contesting an election to the Rajya Sabha from a particular state should be an elector in that particular state. 2. A person of scheduled castes or scheduled tribes can contest from a seat not reserved for them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to parliamentary proceedings in India: 1. The Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either house or any joint sitting of both houses. 2. A minister, who is not a member of either house, cannot participate in the proceedings of any house. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP): 1. The office of the LoP is a constitutional office. 2. The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the House is recognized as the LoP in that house. 3. The LoP is also entitled to the salary, allowances, and other facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following bills lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha? 1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha 2. A bill passed by both houses but pending the assent of the President 3. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following have been explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as a ground for disqualification for being elected as a member of parliament? 1. Holds any office of profit under the Union or state government. 2. Undischarged insolvent 3. Punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability, dowry, and Sati. Select the correct answer using the code given below.