UPSC Ki Taiyari

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari   Q-1. Which authority recommends the principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India?  A) Public Accounts Committee B) Union Ministry of Finance C) Finance Commission✓ D) Inter State Council Q-2. Which of the following is true regarding the 'No Confidence Motion' in the Parliament? 1. There is no mention of it in the Constitution. 2. A period of 6, months must lapse between the introduction of one No Confidence 'Motion and another. 3. At least 100 persons must support such motion before it is introduced in the House. 4. It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. A) 2 and 4✓ B) 1, 2, 3, and 4 C) 1, 2, and 3 D) 1 and 4 Q-3. How many times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament? A) Twice B) Once✓ C) Thrice D) Never Q-4. The term of the Lok Sabha: A) cannot be extended B) can be extended for another full term of 5 years C) can be extended for an unlimite...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari: Q-1. Which of the following can be abolished, but not dissolved?  A) Rajya Sabha B) Municipal Bodies C) State Legislative Council✓ D) None of the above Q-2. The Rajya Sabha has a life of:  A) 2 years B) 6 years C) 7 years D) Permanency✓ Q-3. The budget in normal circumstances, is presented to the Parliament on : A) The first day of February✓ B) 15th March C) The last day of March D) 1st April Q-4. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?  A) The Public Accounts Committee B) The Estimates Committee✓ C) The Committee on Public Undertakings D) The Committee on Petitions Q-5. Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for: A) 30 days B) 60 days✓ C) 90 days D) 120 days

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following is correct? A) Lok Sabha can be dissolved before 5 years✓ B) Lok Sabha can be extended only upto 6 years C) Lok Sabha is never dissolved' before 5 years D) All members of Lok Sabha are elected Representatives Q-2. If the Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, then which of the following is correct? A) Lok Sabha may or may not accept its recommendation✓ B) Lok Sabha may not consider it at all C) President calls a joint session for passing of the Bill D) Bill is sent for further consideration Q-3. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to : A) their performance as office bearers of cultural societies B) their role played in political set up of the country C) the recommendations made by the Vice-President D) their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service✓ Q-4. Under which of the following circumstances an elected member of Parliament may be dis...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to A) the Comptroller and Auditor- General B) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha✓ C) the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs D) the President of India Q-2. Of the following statements, which one is not correct? A) The Rajya Sabha is powerless in money matter B) Money Bills originate in the Rajya Sabha✓ C) The Rajya Sabha has to pass Bills within 14 days after they are passed by the Lok sabha D) The Rajya Sabha may pass or return the Money Bill with some recommendations to the Lok Sabha Q-3. 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 Q-4. 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 t...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. In which of the Parliamentary Financial Committees is the Rajya Sabha not represented? A) Public Accounts Committee B) Estimates Committee✓ C) Committee on Public Undertakings D) Expenditure Committee Q-2. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament? A) Department of Revenue B) Department of Economic Affairs✓ C) Department of Financial Services D) Department of Expenditure Q-3. With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? A) A money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha B) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill C) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement✓ D) The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants Q-4. While a proclamation of Emerqency is in operation, the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended by not exc...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. 1. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India. 2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States. 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 Q-2. Consider the following statements : 1. The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade. 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 Q-3. Consider the following statements on Parliamentary Committees: 1. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not associated with the Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings. 2. Members of the Committee on Esti...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Consider the following statements: 1. Salary and allowances of the Speaker for Lok Sabha are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. In the Warrant' of Precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks higher than all the Union Cabinet Ministers other than Prime Minister. 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 Q-2. Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India? 1. Public Accounts Committee. 2. Estimates Committee. 3. Committee on Public Undertakings. A) I and III B) I and 11 C) II and III D) I, II and III✓ Q-3. Consider the following statements: 1. The expenditure to be incurred by the Government and the revenue to be collected by way of taxes must be approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 2. The charge of impeachment against the President of India can be brought about by only Lok Sabha and not Rajya Sabha. Wh...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament. without the recommendation of: A) the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament B) the legislatures of the States concerned C) Supreme Court D) President✓ Q-2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List. 2. Resolution approving the Proclamation of Emergency are passed only by the Lok Sabha. 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 Q-3. Which of the following non-members of Parliament has the right to address it ? A) Solicitor-General of India B) Chief Justice of India C) Attorney General of India✓ D) Chief Election Commissioner Q-4. How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of 'no conf...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following is correct? A) All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies B) Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President C) While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting✓ D) The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister Q-2. Which parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition? A) Committee Assurances B) Estimates Committee D) Privileges Committee D) Public Accounts Committee✓ Q-3. Who presides over the Lok Sabha if neither the Speaker nor the Deputy Speaker is available? A) A member of the House of People appointed by the President B) A member chosen by Council of Ministers C) The senior most ...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following actions are not performed by the President? A) Proroguing Parliament B) Convening a joint sitting if requested C) Dissolving the Rajya Sabha✓ D) Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament Q-2. The total number of members in a Legislative Council should not exceed that of a Legislative Assembly by : A) 1/3✓ B) 2/3 C) 1/2 D) 1/4 Q-3. The Chairman of the Public. Accounts Committee of the Parliament is appointed by: A) Prime Minister B) President C) Finance Minister D) Speaker of Lok Sabha✓ Q-4. The quorum for Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is A) One-twelfth of the .total number of members of the House B) One-sixth of the total number of members of the House C) One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House✓ D) Two-third of the total number of members of the House Q-5. Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency? A) Kangra B) Ka...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has: A) both a real and a nominal executive B) a system of collective responsibility C) bicameral legislature D) the system of judicial review✓ Q-2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until 'Immediately before the first meeting of the Hous'. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 1 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3✓ Q-3. Identify the...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. When a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the Speaker: I. does not take part in the proceedings of the House. II. has no right to vote. III. has a right to speak in the House even though he shall not preside. A) I only B) I and II C) II only D) III only✓ Q-2. Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because: A) it does not participate in the passing of money bill B) No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha C) Both of the above✓ D) None of the above Q-3. Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a State without the authority of the legislature? A) Public Accounts Committee B) Comptroller and Auditor-General of India✓ C) Finance Commission D) None of the above Q-4. Which one of the following statements is not correct? A) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based✓ B...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following best defines the Parliamentary term 'Crossing the Floor' ? A) Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian✓ B) An attempt to occupy the seat of some other Parliamentarian C) Leaving a House by a minister in between in order to attend the other House D) Walk out by some Parliamentarians in order to boycott the proceedings of the House Q-2. When can the Speaker exercise his right to vote in the House? A) Whenever he desires B) Whenever the House desires C) Only in the event of equality of votes✓ D) Whenever his party directs Q-3. Prorogation of the House means: A) a House has been brought in session B) the session of the House has been terminated✓ C) the House itself stands terminated D) None of the above Q-4. Which of the following is true? 1. A Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha lapses on the dissolution ofLok Sabha. 2...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Joint sittings of the two Houses of Parliament are held to: A) elect the President of India B) elect the Vice-President of India C) adopt a Constitution amending Bill D) consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree✓ Q-2. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every: A) One year B) Second year✓ C) Third year D) Fifth year Q-3. A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within: A) 14 days✓ B) 21 days C) 1 month D) 3 months Q-4. What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? A) 35 years B) 30 years✓ C) 25 years D) 40 years Q-5. What is the minimum age for being the member of the Parliament? A) 21 years B) 25 years✓ C) 30 years D) 35 years

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India? A) 10 B) 11 C) 12✓ D) 13 Q-2. The time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed: A) 3 months B) 6 months✓ C) 9 months D) 1 year Q-3. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is : A) elected by the members of Rajya Sabha B) nominated by the President C) elected by members of both Houses of Parliament✓ D) elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly Q-4. The Union Territories get representation in: A) Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) both Houses of Parliament✓ D) None of the above Q-5. The quorum required to hold meetings of the legislative chambers is what fraction of the total membership of the House? A) 1/3 B) 1/4 C) 1/6 D) 1/10✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Who among the following has the final power to maintain order within the House of People ? A) Marshal of the House B) Prime Minister C) Speaker✓ D) Chief of Security Staff Q-2. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can be removed by a resolution: A) passed by 2/3rd majority of its total members present B) passed by a simple majority of its total members present✓ C) moved by Rajya Sabha but passed by Lok Sabha D) None of the above Q-3. If a member of Parliament voluntarily acquires the citizenship of a foreign· country : A) he will be penalized B) he will continue to be a member of Parliament C) he will be disqualified from membership✓ D) he will have a choice of renouncing either Q-. Which of the following is not true? A) A person can be a member of both Houses of Parliament✓ B) There is no bar to a person contesting to as many seats and as many legislatures as he likes C) A member of Lok Sabha ca...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The members of the Rajya Sabha are: A) elected indirectly✓ B) mostly nominated C) elected directly as well as indirectly D) elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States Q-2. The two Houses of Parliament enjoy co-equal power in all spheres except: 1. financial matters 2. responsibility of the Council of Ministers 3. amendment procedure 4. election of President A) III and IV B) II, III and IV C) I, II and III D) I and II✓ Q-3. At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed A) by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses B) by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses C) by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting✓ D) by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting Q-4. The privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament individual...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. By 'charged' expenditure is meant: A) expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India which is non-votable✓ B) expenditure incurred for which payment is pending C) expenditure that the President can incur without Parliament's approval D) the sum required to meet all expenditure proposed to be made from the Consolidated Fund of India Q-2. An Appropriation Bill: I. is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India. II. cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure. III. Includes only the expenditure charged on the Consoliated Fund of India. IV. is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India. A) I and III B) I, II and III C) I and II✓ D) I, II, III and IV Q-3. Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? I. Delhi II. Puducherry III. Lakshadweep IV. Chandigarh A) I, II and IV B) II and III C) I, II, III and IV D) I and II✓ Q-4. Consider the...

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha? 1. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha. 3. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution. 4. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent. 5. Bills returned by President for reconsideration. A) I, II and III B) I, III, IV and V✓ C) II, III and IV D) I, IV and V Q-2. A dissolution does not affect: A) a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha and sent to Lok Sabha B) a bill that originated in the Lok Sabha but has been sent to Rajya Sabha C) a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha but has not yet been sent to the Lok Sabha✓ D) Any of the above Q-3. If an unqualified or disqualified person sits and votes in Parliament: A) he is liable to be prosecuted and jailed B) he may be fin...

Dai ly Quiz F or UPSC Ki Taiy ari Q-1. In normal times, the Union Parliament: A) can legislate on any item in the State List if the President so desires B) can legislate on any item in the State List if the Lok Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority C) can legislate on any item in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect by 2/3rd majority✓ D) cannot legislate on any item in the State List Q-2. Which of the following is true? A) The Chairman and Deputy Chairman, both are not members of Rajya Sabha B) In the election of President, nominated members of State Legislative Assembly. do not take part while in the election of Vice-President they take part C) In the 1992 election of President of India, the members of Union Territories participated for the first time✓ D) India follows the British convention that the Finance Minister should be a member of Lower House Q-3. The representation to States in the Rajya Sabha ...