INDIAN POLITY

PARLIAMENT & STATE LEGISLATURE PREVIOUS YEAR

QUESTIONS
Year No. of
Question
2019 2
2018 4
2017 5
2016 2
2015 4
2014 2
2013 6
2012 6
2011 4
TOTAL 35

2019
1. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement
of the first session of the year.
2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha
rule on that matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from
disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
3. The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

2018

1. Consider the following statements:

1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognized for the first time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot he
recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees
scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the power to make regulations, rules, sub-rules,
by-laws etc. conferred by the Constitution of delegated by the Parliament are being properly
exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?
(a) Committee on Government Assurances
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislations

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 (c) Rules Committee
(d) Business Advisory Committee
3. Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition,
abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.
(b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the
Contingency Fund of India.
(c) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of moneys out of the Contingency Fund of
India.
(d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing money or giving of any guarantee by the
Government of India.
4. Consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to the
member of the Assembly.
2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office
immediately.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2017

1. The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

(a) the executive and legislature work independently.
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
(c) the executive remains responsible to the legislature.
(d) the head of the government cannot be changed without election.
2. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through
1. Adjournment motion
2. Question hour
3. Supplementary question
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
3. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1. A private member’s bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but
only nominated by the President of India.
2. Recently, a private member’s bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time
in its history.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50
percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s
post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
(a) anyone residing in India
(b) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
(c) any citizen of India, whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
(d) any citizen of India

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 2016

1. 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 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
2. The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national
interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
(a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
(b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
(c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
(d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting

2015
1. Consider the following statements:
1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the
Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular
State.
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
2. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people.
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution.
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved.
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha.

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
4. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be
passed by
(a) a simple majority of members present and voting.
(b) three-fourth majority of members present and voting.
(c) two-third majority of the Houses.
(d) absolute majority of the Houses.
2014

1. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

(a) The Committee on Public Accounts
(b) The Committee on Estimates
(c) The Committee on Public Undertakings
(d) The Committee on Petitions
2. Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 2013
1. Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. Consists of not more than 25 members of the Lok Sabha.
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government.
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the
parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that
House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right
in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. 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.

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5. Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the
Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution,
the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international
treaties
(a) With the consent of all the States.
(b) With the consent of the majority of States.
(c) With the consent of the States concerned.
(d) Without the consent of any State.

2012

1. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

(a) To allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
(b) To let opposition members collect information from the ministers.
(c) To allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant.
(d)To postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of
some members.
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election
disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the
Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) None
3. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/ She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/ She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become
a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy
Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
4. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the
Constitution of India?
(a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State.
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create
one or more All India Services.
(c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the
President after his/her retirement.
(d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of
Election Commissioners.
5. Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament.
2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation
Bill.
3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account.
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against
macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office.
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 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
6. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament
during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

2011

1. 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
2. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the
conduct of Government business are credited to the
(a) Contingency Fund of India
(b) Public Account
(c) Consolidated Fund of India
(d) Deposits and Advances Fund
3. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,
(a) the Budget is modified and presented again.
(b) the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions.
(c) the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign.
(d) the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers.
4. What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?
1. The provision of a vote-on-account is used by a regular Government, while an interim budget
is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A vote-on-account only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an interim
budget includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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