Q61. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the various types of grants made by Parliament.
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.
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Q62. Which of the following defines the primary difference between Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees in Parliament?
Explanation
Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees are distinguished by their duration and purpose. Standing Committees are permanent bodies that are constituted periodically and work continuously. In contrast, Ad hoc Committees are temporary and created for specific tasks. Once an Ad hoc Committee completes its assigned job and submits its report, it ceases to exist. This structural difference defines their respective roles.
Q63. Who appoints the chairpersons of the Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha?
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha holds the authority to appoint the chairpersons of all Parliamentary Committees within the lower house. If the Speaker themselves is a member of a committee, they automatically become the chairman. This power ensures that the committees function under the guidance of the presiding officer, maintaining the organized and disciplined operation of legislative oversight.
Q64. Read the following statements regarding Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) carefully:
Statement I: There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, out of which 16 work under the Lok Sabha and 8 under the Rajya Sabha.
Statement II: The main objective of the DRSCs is to secure more accountability of the Executive to the Parliament, particularly financial accountability.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, out of which 16 work under the Lok Sabha and 8 under the Rajya Sabha.
Statement II: The main objective of the DRSCs is to secure more accountability of the Executive to the Parliament, particularly financial accountability.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, divided between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Sixteen committees work under the Lok Sabha’s jurisdiction, while eight function under the Rajya Sabha. Their primary goal is to enhance executive accountability to Parliament, especially regarding financial matters and departmental functioning. Both statements accurately describe the current structure and objective of these committees.
Q65. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| Parliamentary Committee | Total Number of Members |
|---|---|
| A. Public Accounts Committee | i. 30 |
| B. Estimates Committee | ii. 22 |
| C. Committee on Public Undertakings | iii. 31 |
| D. Departmentally Related Standing Committee | iv. 22 |
Explanation
The membership of parliamentary committees varies by their specific functions. The Estimates Committee is the largest with 30 members. Both the Public Accounts Committee and the Committee on Public Undertakings have 22 members, comprising representatives from both Houses. Departmentally Related Standing Committees typically have 31 members. Matching these numbers is crucial for understanding the scale and representation of these legislative committees.
Q66. Which of the following Parliamentary Committees is NOT chaired by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha directly chairs the Business Advisory Committee, the Rules Committee, and the General Purposes Committee. However, the Public Accounts Committee is not chaired by the Speaker. Since 1967, a convention has been established where the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is selected from the Opposition. This ensures impartial scrutiny of the government’s financial expenditures.
Q67. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Committee on Public Undertakings?
Explanation
The Committee on Public Undertakings performs vital oversight by examining the reports and accounts of public enterprises. It also reviews the reports submitted by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding these undertakings. Ministers cannot be members of this committee, and its chairman is appointed from the Lok Sabha members. Its work focuses on the efficiency and commercial prudence of enterprises.
Q68. Consider the following statements regarding the Estimates Committee:
I. It is the largest committee of Parliament, consisting of 30 members.
II. Its members are drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha.
III. The chairman of the committee is invariably appointed from the ruling party.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is the largest committee of Parliament, consisting of 30 members.
II. Its members are drawn exclusively from the Lok Sabha.
III. The chairman of the committee is invariably appointed from the ruling party.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members, making it the largest parliamentary committee. All its members are elected exclusively from the Lok Sabha. By convention, the chairman is always appointed from the ruling party. This committee focuses on suggesting economies in expenditure and improvements in organization. All the provided statements regarding its size, composition, and leadership are factually correct.
Q69. The Public Accounts Committee was first set up in 1921 in the wake of the provisions of which of the following?
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee has its historical roots in the colonial era. it was first established in 1921. This creation was a result of the provisions introduced by the Government of India Act, 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. Since its inception, the committee has played a critical role in ensuring financial accountability of the executive to the legislature.
Q70. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Reason (R): The PAC examines the annual audit reports of the CAG, which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Reason (R): The PAC examines the annual audit reports of the CAG, which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
Explanation
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is often described as the guide, friend, and philosopher of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). This is because the PAC’s primary task is to examine the annual audit reports prepared by the CAG. The CAG assists the committee during its deliberations to help understand complex financial data. Both statements are true and correctly linked.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 61 | (c) Exceptional Grant is granted for a specific purpose that forms part of the current service of any financial year. |
| 62 | (d) Standing Committees are permanent and constituted periodically, whereas Ad hoc Committees are temporary and cease to exist after completing their assigned task. |
| 63 | (a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 64 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 65 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 66 | (a) Public Accounts Committee |
| 67 | (c) It examines the reports and accounts of public undertakings and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General on them. |
| 68 | (d) I, II and III |
| 69 | (b) The Government of India Act, 1919 |
| 70 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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.