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
Q31. Read the following statements regarding Financial Bills carefully: Statement I: All Money Bills are Financial Bills, but all Financial Bills are not Money Bills. Statement II: A Financial Bill under Article 117(1) can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha without the recommendation of the President. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Every Money Bill is a Financial Bill but not every Financial Bill is a Money Bill, so Statement I is correct. A Financial Bill under Article 117(1) can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and only on the President’s recommendation, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q32. Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process of a Money Bill: I. It can be introduced only by a minister and not by a private member. II. The Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill. III. The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration of the Houses. IV. There is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses to resolve a deadlock over a Money Bill. V. The endorsement of the Speaker is required when it is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Money Bills are subject to unique legislative rules. They can only be introduced by ministers, and the Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend them. There is no provision for a joint sitting to resolve disagreements. While the Speaker must endorse them, the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration. The President usually gives assent because the bill was introduced on his recommendation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q33. Which of the following subjects is the odd one out, as it does not qualify a bill to be deemed a Money Bill under Article 110?
Explanation
Article 110 defines Money Bills based on specific financial subjects like taxation, borrowing, and fund appropriation. However, the article explicitly states that bills dealing with the imposition of fines, pecuniary penalties, or fees for licenses are not considered Money Bills. Such matters fall under ordinary legislative procedures. Identifying this distinction is crucial for understanding the specialized nature of financial legislation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q34. Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha can authorize Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List. What majority is required to pass such a resolution in the Rajya Sabha?
Explanation
Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha can authorize Parliament to legislate on a subject in the State List. This power is exercised when it is deemed necessary in the national interest. For such a resolution to be valid, it must be supported by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting. This special majority reflects the federal importance.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q35. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
Constitutional Provision
Subject Matter
A. Article 108
i. Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest
B. Article 110
ii. Definition of Money Bills
C. Article 249
iii. All-India Services
D. Article 312
iv. Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases
Explanation
The Constitution contains specific articles for different parliamentary procedures. Article 108 provides for joint sittings of both Houses. Article 110 defines Money Bills. Article 249 empowers the Rajya Sabha to authorize legislation on state subjects in the national interest. Article 312 covers the creation of All-India Services. Correctly matching these articles is essential for understanding the distribution of legislative power.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q36. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the creation of new All-India Services.
Explanation
Article 312 allows Parliament to create new All-India Services if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority. This process is a specific legislative power and does not constitute a formal Constitutional Amendment under Article 368. The Rajya Sabha initiates this because these services affect both the Union and the States, making its role vital for the federal structure.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q37. A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 (legislating on a State List subject in national interest) remains in force for what maximum initial period?
Explanation
A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 allows Parliament to make laws on a State List subject. This resolution initially remains in force for a maximum period of one year. However, it can be renewed for additional periods of one year each through subsequent resolutions. This time limit ensures that the temporary transfer of power is scrutinized.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q38. Consider the following statements regarding the special powers of the Rajya Sabha: I. It can initiate the removal of the Vice- President of India. II. It has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in authorizing the creation of a new All-India Service. III. It can empower Parliament to make laws on State List subjects for the whole or any part of India. IV. If a national emergency is declared when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the proclamation must be approved by the Rajya Sabha alone. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha holds several special powers, including initiating the Vice-President’s removal and authorizing laws on State List subjects. It also approves emergency proclamations if the Lok Sabha is dissolved. However, the power to create All-India Services is a special power of the Rajya Sabha, not an equal power shared with the Lok Sabha. Therefore, only the other statements are correct.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q39. Read the following statements carefully: Statement I: The Rajya Sabha is given special powers under Articles 249 and 312. Statement II: These special powers are intended to protect the interests of the states and uphold the federal structure of the Constitution. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Articles 249 and 312 grant the Rajya Sabha unique powers that distinguish it from the Lok Sabha. These provisions enable the upper house to authorize national legislation on state subjects and create All-India Services. The primary intent behind these special powers is to safeguard state interests and maintain the federal balance. Consequently, both statements are correct regarding the purpose.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q40. Arrange the following steps in the correct order for the creation of a new All-India Service under Article 312: I. Parliament enacts a law to create the new service. II. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution declaring it necessary in the national interest. III. The resolution is supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. IV. A proposal is initiated in the Rajya Sabha. Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
Creating a new All-India Service follows a specific procedural path. It begins with a proposal initiated within the Rajya Sabha. The House must then pass a resolution supported by at least two-thirds of the members present and voting. This resolution declares the new service necessary for the national interest. Finally, Parliament enacts a formal law to establish the service.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
31
(a) Statement I is correct, and Statement II is incorrect.
32
(b) III only
33
(b) The imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties.
34
(a) Not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting
35
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
36
(d) The creation of a new All-India Service requires a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368.
37
(c) One year
38
(b) I, III and IV
39
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
40
(a) IV, II, 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.
