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Union Parliament – Application-Based MCQs (50 Questions)
1️⃣ If Lok Sabha is dissolved, which of the following continues to function?
A) President B) Rajya Sabha C) Supreme Court D) None
2️⃣ A bill on environment protection involves which list under Parliament's powers?
A) State List B) Union List C) Concurrent List D) None
3️⃣ If a conflict arises between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on an Ordinary Bill, what is the
procedure?
A) President's Rule B) Joint Sitting C) Lok Sabha prevails automatically D) Bill is dropped
4️⃣ During a National Emergency, Parliament can make laws on:
A) State List B) Concurrent List only C) Only Union List D) Cannot make laws
5️⃣ If the Speaker of Lok Sabha resigns, the resignation is addressed to:
A) President B) Prime Minister C) Deputy Speaker D) Vice President
6️⃣ The President returns a non-money bill for reconsideration, and if passed again, he:
A) Can withhold assent again B) Must give assent C) Can send to Supreme Court D) Can dissolve
Parliament
7️⃣ If there is a tie on voting in Lok Sabha, who casts the deciding vote?
A) President B) Vice President C) Speaker D) Prime Minister
8️⃣ Parliament exercises control over the executive through:
A) Judicial review B) Question Hour and motions C) Veto power D) Financial commissions
9️⃣ In case of a deadlock on a non-money bill, the final decision is taken in:
A) Rajya Sabha B) Lok Sabha C) Joint Sitting D) President's discretion
10️⃣ When can Parliament legislate on matters in the State List without a proclamation of
emergency?
A) Never B) With Governor’s consent C) When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution D) When Lok Sabha
passes a resolution
11️⃣ If Parliament passes a law conflicting with a state law on a concurrent subject, which will
prevail?
A) State Law B) Parliament Law C) President decides D) Supreme Court decides
12️⃣ If a member of Parliament is found guilty of defection, he/she is disqualified by:
A) President B) Election Commission C) Speaker or Chairman D) Supreme Court
13️⃣ The process of impeachment of the President requires the involvement of:
A) Supreme Court only B) Lok Sabha only C) Both Houses of Parliament D) Cabinet only
14️⃣ During a Financial Emergency, the power of Parliament over state finances becomes:
A) Limited B) Supreme C) Equal to states D) Suspended
15️⃣ If Parliament is not in session, the President can issue:
A) Resolution B) Proclamation C) Ordinance D) Referendum
16️⃣ If there is a disagreement between two Houses on an amendment bill, what happens?
A) It lapses B) Joint Sitting is called C) Lok Sabha decision prevails D) Sent to the President directly
17️⃣ To pass a constitutional amendment affecting federal structure, Parliament requires:
A) Simple majority B) 2/3rd majority and half of state ratification C) President’s assent only D)
Governor’s approval
18️⃣ If the Prime Minister loses majority in Lok Sabha, Parliament can:
A) Dissolve automatically B) Continue with the same government C) Pass a no-confidence motion to
remove government D) Ask President to take over
19️⃣ If a Money Bill is rejected by Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha can:
A) Drop the Bill B) Ignore Rajya Sabha’s view and proceed C) Amend the Bill as per Rajya Sabha D)
Send to the President directly
20️⃣ If Parliament enacts a law under Article 249, its duration is:
A) Unlimited B) One year C) Five years D) Six months
21️⃣ If the Parliament passes an Appropriation Bill, it means:
A) Tax rates are increased B) Money is withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund C) Money is
deposited into the Reserve Bank D) Budget is rejected
22️⃣ If the President addresses the Parliament jointly, it usually happens during:
A) Budget Session B) Monsoon Session C) Winter Session D) Special Session
23️⃣ If a citizen feels a law made by Parliament violates Fundamental Rights, they can approach:
A) Parliament B) Prime Minister C) Supreme Court D) President
24️⃣ In a case of President’s Rule, Parliament can legislate on:
A) Only Union List B) State List for that state C) Concurrent List only D) Not possible
25️⃣ If a question requires urgent answer in Parliament, it can be asked under:
A) Short Notice Question B) Starred Question C) Unstarred Question D) Supplementary Question
26️⃣ When Parliament discusses matters of urgent public importance without prior notice, it is
during:
A) Question Hour B) Zero Hour C) Adjournment Motion D) Budget Discussion
27️⃣ The Speaker’s certification of a Money Bill can be challenged in:
A) Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) Supreme Court D) It cannot be challenged
28️⃣ If a constitutional amendment bill is passed in one House but rejected in the other, it:
A) Lapses B) Is sent to the President C) Can be reconsidered D) Requires a joint sitting
29️⃣ If Parliament wishes to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court, it can do so by:
A) Simple legislation B) Constitutional amendment C) Presidential order D) Judicial decision
30️⃣ During the Budget session, the Parliament primarily focuses on:
A) Law making B) Reviewing government schemes C) Financial business D) Passing ordinances
31️⃣ If the Rajya Sabha wants to create an All-India Service, it must pass a resolution by:
A) Simple majority B) 2/3rd majority C) 3/4th majority D) Unanimous vote
32️⃣ If Parliament enacts a law under the Residuary Powers, it is under which Article?
A) Article 248 B) Article 249 C) Article 250 D) Article 251
33️⃣ If Parliament passes a law inconsistent with Article 14, it can be declared invalid by:
A) President B) Prime Minister C) Supreme Court D) Speaker
34️⃣ The term 'adjournment' in Parliament means:
A) Ending a session permanently B) Ending a sitting temporarily C) Dissolution of Parliament D)
Starting a session
35️⃣ If the budget is not passed by Parliament, it leads to:
A) Dissolution of Parliament B) Government resignation C) Constitutional crisis D) Impeachment of
President
36️⃣ The President can address a joint sitting of Parliament under which condition?
A) During emergency only B) On New Year C) At the commencement of the first session each year
D) Before dissolving Lok Sabha
37️⃣ If a minister loses membership of Parliament, they must get re-elected within:
A) 3 months B) 6 months C) 9 months D) 1 year
38️⃣ Parliament can increase the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under:
A) Article 138 B) Article 131 C) Article 139 D) Article 140
39️⃣ The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of:
A) Speaker B) Prime Minister C) Supreme Court D) Cabinet Secretary
40️⃣ If Parliament makes a law under Article 252, it applies to:
A) All states B) Union Territories only C) Only those states which passed resolutions D) President’s
approval
41️⃣ If a bill originates in Rajya Sabha, it is first sent to:
A) President B) Lok Sabha C) Supreme Court D) Prime Minister
42️⃣ In case of inconsistency between Central and State laws on a Concurrent subject, which
prevails?
A) State law B) Central law C) President decides D) Supreme Court
43️⃣ If a Lok Sabha member is absent for 60 days without permission, what happens?
A) Suspension B) Disqualification C) Seat declared vacant D) Warning issued
44️⃣ The Speaker of Lok Sabha can resign by writing to:
A) President B) Prime Minister C) Deputy Speaker D) Vice President
45️⃣ An MP raising an issue without prior notice in Parliament usually uses:
A) Zero Hour B) Question Hour C) Calling Attention Motion D) Special Mention
46️⃣ If Parliament wishes to change the name of a state, it can do so under which Article?
A) Article 3 B) Article 4 C) Article 5 D) Article 7
47️⃣ The Prime Minister is responsible to:
A) President B) Supreme Court C) Parliament, especially Lok Sabha D) People directly
48️⃣ The Public Accounts Committee ensures:
A) Planning of expenditure B) Funds are used as per Parliament’s decision C) Law and order D)
Creation of new funds
49️⃣ If Parliament enacts a law affecting state boundaries, it requires:
A) State’s consent B) Governor’s consent C) President’s recommendation D) Cabinet approval
50️⃣ Parliament can reduce the jurisdiction of the High Courts by:
A) Simple law B) Constitutional amendment C) Presidential notification D) Supreme Court
