3. The Parliament (Polity Quiz)

3. The Parliament (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 11

  . How many members are nominated by the President in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively
  A. 14, 4
  B. 4, 12
  C. 12, 2
  D. 2, 12

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Point to Know-
  Lok Sabha- Maximum strength is 552. Out of which 530 members from states and 20 members from Union Territories and 2 members from Anglo- Indian community are nominated by President
  Rajya Sabha- It has maximum 250 seats. Out of which 238 seats selected by states & Union Territories and 12 members nominated by President.

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• 12

  Highest law making body is-
  A. Supreme court
  B. Parliament
  C. Legislative council
  D. President

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Highest law making body is Parliament which includes Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

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• 13

  What is the importance of Question Hour?
  i. It is a way of controlling executive by the Parliament
  ii. A way to get to know the opinion of the people
  iii. For healthy functioning of democracy

  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of these

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The Parliament, while in session, begins with a question hour.
  The question hour is an important mechanism through which MPs can elicit information about the working of the government. This is a very important way through which the Parliament controls the executive.
  This is a very important way to know the opinion of the people through their representatives in the Parliament, i.e. the MPs.
  The Opposition parties play a critical role in the healthy functioning of a democracy. They highlight drawbacks in various policies and programmes of the government and mobilise popular support for their own policies.

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• 14

  Which of the following is true?
  A. Parliament approval is necessary in matters dealing with finances
  B. Representative democracy cannot always produce a perfect reflection of society
  C. Every year our representative pass several new laws and revise existing ones
  D. All of the above

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  In all matters dealing with finances, the Parliament’s approval is crucial for the government
  It has been observed that representative democracy cannot produce a perfect reflection of society. There is a realisation that when interests and experiences separate us it is important to ensure that communities that have been historically marginalised are given adequate representation.

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• 15

  Who have central role in controlling, guiding and informing Parliament?
  A. MLA
  B. MP
  C. Chief Justice of India
  D. Comptroller General of India

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The MPs as representatives of the people have a central role in controlling, guiding and informing Parliament and this is a key aspect of the functioning of Indian democracy.

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• 16

  Sometimes a law can be constitutionally valid and legal, but it can be continues to be unacceptable to the people. In such a case what people can do?
  A. They can’t do anything after law has passed
  B. They can approach the court
  C. They can criticise the law or hold public meeting or write in newspaper
  D. Both B and C

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Sometimes a law can be constitutionally valid and hence legal, but it can continue to be unpopular and unacceptable to people because they feel that the intention behind it is unfair and harmful.
  Hence, people might criticise this law, hold public meetings, write about it in newspapers, report to TV news channels etc.
  People who think that the law is not fair can approach the court to decide on the issue. The court has the power to modify or cancel laws if it finds that they don’t adhere to the Constitution.

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• 17

  When was the EVMs were used throughout the country for the first time?
  A. 2000
  B. 2004
  C. 2009
  D. 2014

  Answer - B

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• 18

  Which among the following is the role of a Parliament?
  i. To select the MLAs
  ii. To make laws
  iii. To select National Government

  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Functions of the Parliament are-
  • To select the National government
  • To control, guide and inform the government
  • Law making

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• 19

  Minimum number of MPs required to show majority in Lok Sabha is
  A. 256
  B. 272
  C. 301
  D. 340

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552. Out of which 530 members from states and 20 members from Union Territories and 2 members from Anglo- Indian community are nominated by President
  Presently – 545 members (530 + 13 + 2)
  Majority required for the house is 272

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• 20

  Usually Lok Sabha is elected after how many years?
  A. 4
  B. 5
  C. 6
  D. 7

  Answer - B

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