Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: RAS Prelims MCQs
100 RAS Prelims MCQs on Parliament cover the composition of both Houses, the election of members, the legislative process, Money Bills and Financial Bills, the no-confidence motion and Parliament’s power to make laws on State subjects. The articles and numbers are asked directly, and the statements test the exact difference between the Houses.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q91. Read the following statements regarding parliamentary privileges carefully: Statement I: Members of Parliament cannot be arrested during the session of Parliament and 40 days before the beginning and 40 days after the end of a session. Statement II: This privilege of freedom from arrest applies to both civil and criminal cases. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Members of Parliament are privileged from arrest for a period including 40 days before and after a session. However, this immunity is strictly limited to civil cases. It does not provide any protection against arrest in criminal cases or under preventive detention laws. Therefore, while the first statement about the time frame is correct, the second statement regarding criminal cases.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q92. Consider the following statements regarding collective and individual parliamentary privileges: I. Parliament has the right to publish its reports, debates, and proceedings and also the right to prohibit others from publishing them. II. Parliament can exclude strangers from its proceedings and hold secret sittings. III. Parliament can punish members as well as outsiders for breach of its privileges or its contempt. IV. A member can refuse to give evidence and appear as a witness in a case pending in a court when Parliament is in session. V. The privileges of Parliament are fully codified in a comprehensive law enacted by Parliament. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Parliamentary privileges include the right to publish proceedings, exclude strangers, and punish for contempt. Members can also refuse to testify while the House is in session. However, these privileges are not yet fully codified in a single law. They continue to be based on constitutional provisions, common law, and conventions. Therefore, the statement claiming that they are fully codified is.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q93. Which of the following authorities or individuals does NOT enjoy the privileges of Parliament?
Explanation
Parliamentary privileges are designed to protect those who participate in the proceedings of the Houses. This includes members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as well as the Attorney General and ministers who can speak in the House. Although the President is an integral part of Parliament, they do not enjoy these specific privileges, as they do not participate.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q94. Identify the correct pair distinguishing between a breach of privilege and contempt of the House.
Explanation
A breach of privilege specifically refers to the violation of the established rights and immunities of individual members or the House. In contrast, contempt of the House is a broader concept. It includes any act that obstructs the House in its duties or lowers its dignity and authority. Understanding this distinction is vital for interpreting how Parliament protects its institutional integrity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q95. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
Stage of Legislative Process
Action Taken
A. First Reading
i. Detailed scrutiny and clause-by-clause consideration of the bill
B. Second Reading
ii. Introduction of the bill and publication in the Gazette
C. Third Reading
iii. Debate confined to the acceptance or rejection of the bill as a whole
D. Assent stage
iv. The President gives or withholds consent, or returns the bill
Explanation
The legislative process consists of several key stages. The first reading involves the introduction and publication of the bill. The second reading is where detailed scrutiny and clause-by-clause consideration happen. The third reading focuses on whether to accept or reject the bill entirely. Finally, the assent stage involves the President giving or withholding consent. Matching these actions outlines the lawmaking cycle.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q96. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the differences in the legislative process between an Ordinary Bill and a Constitution Amendment Bill.
Explanation
Ordinary Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills have different requirements. Ordinary Bills pass with simple majorities, while amendment bills need special majorities. deadlocks on ordinary bills can be resolved through joint sittings, which are not allowed for amendment bills. However, both types of bills can be introduced by either a minister or a private member. Therefore, the second statement is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q97. During which stage of the legislative process in a House of Parliament is a bill usually referred to a Select Committee or a Joint Committee?
Explanation
A bill is typically referred to a Select Committee or a Joint Committee during the second reading stage. This occurs specifically after the general discussion on the bill’s principles is completed. The committee then conducts a detailed examination of the provisions before the bill returns to the House for clause-by-clause consideration. This stage is crucial for thorough legislative scrutiny.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q98. Consider the following options available to the President when an Ordinary Bill is presented for his assent: I. He may give his assent to the bill. II. He may withhold his assent to the bill. III. He may return the bill for reconsideration of the Houses. IV. He may refer the bill to the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion and bind the Parliament to its advice. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
When an Ordinary Bill is presented to the President, several options are available. The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return the bill for reconsideration. However, the President does not have the power to refer a bill to the Supreme Court in a way that binds Parliament to the court’s advice. Therefore, the first three statements accurately describe options.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q99. A bill was passed by the Lok Sabha but is pending in the Rajya Sabha. At this point, the Lok Sabha is dissolved. What happens to the bill?
Explanation
The dissolution of the Lok Sabha affects pending legislation in various ways. If a bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is still pending in the Rajya Sabha at the time of dissolution, it automatically lapses. This means the legislative process for that bill must start again in the new Lok Sabha. This rule ensures that a new mandate.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q100. Arrange the stages of an Ordinary Bill in a single House of Parliament in the correct chronological order: I. Third Reading II. First Reading III. Clause-by-clause consideration IV. General discussion on the principles of the bill V. Report stage Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The passage of an Ordinary Bill within a single House follows a specific path. It begins with the First Reading for introduction. This is followed by a general discussion. Then, the bill undergoes the report stage and clause-by-clause consideration. The process concludes with the Third Reading for final approval. Correctly arranging these steps is essential for understanding the internal legislative procedure.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
91
(a) Statement I is correct, and Statement II is incorrect.
92
(b) V only
93
(c) The President of India
94
(d) Breach of privilege - Violation of specific rights of members; Contempt of the House - Any act lowering the dignity or authority of the House
95
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
96
(b) An Ordinary Bill can be introduced by a minister or a private member, while a Constitution Amendment Bill can only be introduced by a minister.
97
(b) During the general discussion phase of the Second Reading
98
(b) I, II and III
99
(c) The bill lapses entirely.
100
(a) II, IV, V, III, I
Key facts from Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Article 79 provides for a Parliament consisting of the President and two Houses; the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 550.
Elected members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, and the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body not subject to dissolution.
A successful no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha forces the whole Council of Ministers to resign.
Article 110 defines a Money Bill; every Money Bill is a Financial Bill, but not every Financial Bill is a Money Bill.
Under Article 249, a two-thirds majority resolution of the Rajya Sabha lets Parliament legislate on a State List subject for one year at a time.
The constituent power of Parliament is its power to amend the Constitution.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
This page has 100 practice MCQs on Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which Article defines a Money Bill?
Article 110. It lists the matters, such as taxation and borrowing, that make a bill a Money Bill. The Lok Sabha Speaker decides whether a bill is a Money Bill, and the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations.
What happens if a no-confidence motion is passed?
The entire Council of Ministers must resign, because under Article 75 it is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister tenders the resignation of the government to the President.
Can the Rajya Sabha be dissolved?
No. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. One-third of its members retire every second year, so it continues without being dissolved, unlike the Lok Sabha, which can be dissolved.
