1. Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of
Parliament ?
(a) Election Commissioner
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) A Committee set up by the Parliament
2. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year?
(a) Twice
(b) Once
(c) Thrice
(d) Four times
3. What is 'zero hour'?
(a) When the proposals of the opposition are considered
(b) When matters of utmost importance are raised
(c) Interval between the morning- and afternoon sessions
(d) When a Money Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha
4. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office till a new:
(a) Lok Sabha is formed
(b) Speaker is appointed by the President
(c) Speaker is elected when the new House meets
(d) Government is formed
5. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
(a) President
(b) Vice-President
(c) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Leader of Opposition
6. Parliament's expenditure is controlled by :
(a) President
(b) Finance Commission
(c) National Development Council
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General
7. Which of the following States has the largest percentage of reserved parliamentary
seats?
(a) Orissa
(b) Bihar
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
8. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
(a) He holds office during the pleasure of the President
(b) He needs not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a
member of the House within 6 months from the date of his election
(c) He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the expiry of its term
(d) If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy
Speaker
9. What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the
opposition party in the legislature?
(a) 20%
(b) 15%
(c) 10%
(d) No such limit
10. Which of the following is incorrect in respect of parliamentary control over the Budget?
(a) Parliament has no say in the preparation of the Budget
(b) Parliament has the power to increase expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund
(c) Parliament has no power to impose a tax without the President's recommendation
(d) Parliament cannot increase a tax without the President's recommendation