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SSC Stenographer 2026 – 11 September 2026 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q1. Which Article describes the composition of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) Article 79
  2. (b) Article 80
  3. (c) Article 81
  4. (d) Article 82
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 80

Answer: Option 2 — Article 80
Article 80 lays down the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
The next article, 81, does the same for the Lok Sabha — the pair is the standard trap.
Revision note — Parliament, Articles 79-82
• Article 79: Parliament consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
• Article 80: Rajya Sabha has at most 250 members — 238 elected by the State and UT legislatures and 12 nominated by the President from literature, science, art and social service.
• Present strength is 245 (233 elected + 12 nominated).
• Elected members are chosen by the elected MLAs by proportional representation through the single transferable vote; the Fourth Schedule allots the seats.
• Rajya Sabha is a permanent House — never dissolved; one-third retire every second year; term six years; minimum age 30.
• Article 81: composition of the Lok Sabha; Article 82: readjustment of seats after every census (delimitation).
• The Vice-President is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 89); it alone can pass resolutions under Art 249 and Art 312.
Do not mix these up
• Article 80 vs Article 81 — 80 is the Rajya Sabha, 81 the Lok Sabha; the Council of States is named first in Article 79 and comes first here too.
• Maximum strength 250 vs actual strength 245 — 250 is the constitutional ceiling, 245 the seats actually filled.
Also asked from this topic: the number of members the President nominates to the Rajya Sabha (12); the Article governing allocation of Rajya Sabha seats (Article 80).
SSC Stenographer 2026 – 11 September 2026 Shift 2 · Lok Sabha

Q2. Which Article deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Article 75
  2. (b) Article 77
  3. (c) Article 79
  4. (d) Article 81
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 81

Answer: Option 4 — Article 81
Article 81 provides for the composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) — its maximum strength and the population basis on which seats go to the States.
Revision note — Lok Sabha (Article 81)
• Maximum strength 550: not more than 530 from the States and 20 from the Union Territories; present strength 543, all elected.
• The two nominated Anglo-Indian seats were abolished by the 104th Amendment (2020), so the older figure of 552 no longer applies.
• Seats are allotted to States in proportion to population; the ratio was frozen on the 1971 Census by the 42nd Amendment and the freeze extended to 2026 by the 84th Amendment (2001).
• Article 82 provides the readjustment of seats after each census.
• Article 330 reserves seats for Scheduled Castes (84) and Scheduled Tribes (47).
• In April 2026 the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 were introduced to restore population-proportional allocation of seats to the States.
• Term five years (Art 83), extendable one year at a time during a National Emergency; minimum age 25; a Money Bill can be introduced only here (Art 109).
• Neighbouring articles: Art 75 Council of Ministers, Art 77 conduct of Government business, Art 79 constitution of Parliament, Art 80 Rajya Sabha.
Do not mix these up
• Article 81 vs Article 82 — 81 is the composition; 82 is the delimitation after a census.
• Article 75 vs Article 81 — Article 75 deals with the Council of Ministers, whose size the 91st Amendment (2003) capped at 15 per cent of the Lok Sabha.
Also asked from this topic: the basis for allotting Lok Sabha seats to States (population); seats reserved for SCs and STs (84 and 47).
SSC Stenographer 2026 – 9 September 2026 Shift 1 · Composition of Parliament

Q3. The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

  1. (a) Only Lok Sabha
  2. (b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  3. (c) President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) Only Rajya Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Answer: Option 3 — President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Article 79 defines Parliament as the President together with the two Houses — the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Revision note — Composition of Parliament
• Article 79 — Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha. Learn the article number; it is asked directly.
• The President is not a member of either House, yet is an integral part of Parliament: no Bill becomes law without the President's assent (Article 111).
• Article 80 — the Rajya Sabha: maximum 250, of whom 238 are elected by the state and UT assemblies and 12 nominated by the President.
• Article 81 — the Lok Sabha: maximum 550, that is 530 from the states and 20 from the Union Territories.
• The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House: it is never dissolved, one third of its members retire every two years, and a member's term is 6 years. The Lok Sabha's normal term is 5 years.
• The Indian Parliament is bicameral, a feature taken from the British system.
Do not mix these up
• Parliament vs the two Houses — the commonest trap here. The two Houses alone are not Parliament; Article 79 adds the President.
• Article 79 vs 80 vs 81 — 79 is the composition of Parliament, 80 of the Rajya Sabha, 81 of the Lok Sabha.
Also asked from this topic: what Parliament consists of under Article 79 (President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha);
the number of Houses in the Indian Parliament (two);
the amendment capping the Council of Ministers at 15 per cent of Lok Sabha strength (91st Amendment, 2003).
SSC Stenographer 2026 – 9 September 2026 Shift 1 · Composition of Parliament

Q4. The Constitution of Parliament comes under:

  1. (a) Article 72
  2. (b) Article 75
  3. (c) Article 77
  4. (d) Article 79
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 79

Answer: Option 4 — Article 79
Article 79 is headed Constitution of Parliament: there shall be a Parliament for the Union consisting of the President and two Houses — the Council of States and the House of the People.
Revision note — Parliament, Articles 79 onwards
• Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha. The President is a part of Parliament although he sits in neither House.
• Article 79 opens Part V, Chapter II of the Constitution, the chapter on Parliament.
• Article 80 — composition of the Rajya Sabha: maximum 250 members, 238 from States and Union Territories and 12 nominated by the President for literature, science, art and social service.
• Article 81 — composition of the Lok Sabha: maximum 550 elected members, 530 from States and 20 from Union Territories.
• Article 83 — duration of the Houses: the Lok Sabha runs 5 years; the Rajya Sabha is never dissolved, one-third retiring every 2 years.
• Article 84 — qualifications for membership: citizen of India, 30 years for the Rajya Sabha and 25 years for the Lok Sabha.
• Nearby articles worth fixing: Article 72 — the President's pardoning power.
• Article 75 — appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers; Article 77 — conduct of business of the Government.
Do not mix these up
• Article 79 vs Article 80/81 — Article 79 says what Parliament is; Articles 80 and 81 say how each House is composed.
• Article 72 vs Article 161 — Article 72 is the President's pardoning power; Article 161 is the Governor's.
• Article 74 vs Article 75 — Article 74 creates the Council of Ministers to aid and advise; Article 75 governs their appointment and responsibility.
Also asked from this topic: what Parliament consists of under Article 79 (President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha); the number of Houses (two); the Article on the Rajya Sabha's composition (Article 80);
the members nominated by the President (12).
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 20 June 2026 Shift 1 · Parliament - institutions, records and digital resources

Q5. From which year onward does PDL (Parliament Digital Library) have the digitized archives of legislative debates?

  1. (a) 1900
  2. (b) 1953
  3. (c) 1854
  4. (d) 1947
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1854

Parliament Digital Library (PDL)
PDL is a digital repository of parliamentary documents and debates.
It contains digitized archives of legislative debates from1854 onwards.
This marks the beginning of systematic recording of parliamentary proceedings in India.
Answer: Option 3 → 1854
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 June 2026 Shift 1 · Rajya Sabha

Q6. What factors have caused the number of Rajya Sabha seats assigned to States and Union Territories to fluctuate since 1952?

  1. (a) Decisions of the Supreme Court
  2. (b) Reorganization and formation of new States
  3. (c) Change in the President’s powers
  4. (d) Economic reforms
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Reorganization and formation of new States

Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation
Constitutional Provision: Article 80 allocates Rajya Sabha seats to States based on population.
Key Factor: Since 1952, India underwent majorState Reorganization:
• 1956 - States Reorganisation Act (linguistic basis)
• Formation of new states: Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, etc.
• Recent: Telangana (2014), J&K reorganization (2019)
Each reorganization changed state boundaries and populations, requiring seat reallocation.
Supreme Court decisions, Presidential powers, and economic reforms do not affect seat distribution.
Answer: Option 2 → Reorganization and formation of new States
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 June 2026 Shift 2 · Parliamentary committees

Q7. The Committee on Government Assurances primarily deals with ______ .

  1. (a) Monitoring of government expenditure in Parliament
  2. (b) Examining Rules under Article 312
  3. (c) Promises and undertakings made by Ministers in Parliament
  4. (d) Policy review of public enterprises
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Promises and undertakings made by Ministers in Parliament

Committee on Government Assurances
Function: Scrutinizes assurances, promises, and undertakings given by Ministers on the floor of the House.
Ensures that Ministers fulfill commitments made during debates, question hour, and discussions.
Reports to Parliament on implementation status of such assurances.
Answer: Option 3 → Promises and undertakings made by Ministers in Parliament
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 1 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q8. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that, until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament shall be one-tenth of the total number of members of the House?

  1. (a) Article 96
  2. (b) Article 99
  3. (c) Article 102
  4. (d) Article 100
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 100

Topic:Quorum in Parliament
Article 100of the Constitution deals with voting in Parliament,
decisions on questions, and quorum requirements.
Key Provision:
Quorum =1/10th of total membersof each House
(until Parliament provides otherwise by law)
Other Articles:
Article 96 → Vice-President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Article 99 → Oath/Affirmation by members
Article 102 → Disqualifications for membership
Answer: Option 4 → Article 100
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 3 · Parliamentary committees

Q9. Which of the following is a Parliamentary committee?

  1. (a) A panel of MPs selected by the House or Speaker
  2. (b) A committee formed by the President
  3. (c) A panel of civil servants
  4. (d) A judicial panel of judges
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A panel of MPs selected by the House or Speaker

Parliamentary Committees
Definition: Committees formed by Parliament to examine bills, budgets, and government functioning in detail.
Composition: Members of Parliament (MPs) from Lok Sabha and/or Rajya Sabha.
Formation: Selected by the House itself or appointed by the Speaker/Chairman.
Types: Standing Committees, Ad-hoc Committees, Joint Committees.
Examples: Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, Subject Committees.
Answer: Option 1 → A panel of MPs selected by the House or Speaker
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 1 · Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Q10. Who among the following administers oath of Pro Tem Speaker during initial sitting of newly elected Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Cabinet Secretary
  2. (b) Chief Justice of India
  3. (c) President of India
  4. (d) Vice President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) President of India

Pro Tem Speaker - Oath Administration
Pro Tem Speaker is a temporary speaker appointed for the first sitting of newly elected Lok Sabha.
ThePresident of Indiaadministers the oath of office to the Pro Tem Speaker.
Pro Tem Speaker then administers oath to other newly elected members of Lok Sabha.
After all members take oath, a permanent Speaker is elected.
Answer: Option 3 → President of India
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 3 · Parliamentary committees

Q11. How many Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) are there in the Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) 24
  2. (b) 31
  3. (c) 15
  4. (d) 21
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 24

Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
These are permanent parliamentary committees that examine demands for grants and bills related to specific ministries/departments.
Distribution:
Rajya Sabha: 8 committees
Lok Sabha: 16 committees
Total DRSCs = 8 + 16 = 24
Answer: Option 1 → 24
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 14 June 2026 Shift 3 · Joint sitting

Q12. Joint Sitting of both the houses of the Parliament is summoned by:

  1. (a) Prime Minister of India
  2. (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. (c) Chairman Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) President of India

Topic: Joint Sitting of Parliament
Constitutional Provision: Article 108
Joint sitting is summoned by thePresident of Indiaon the advice of the government.
It is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Called when a deadlock occurs between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on a bill.
Answer: Option 4 → President of India
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 13 June 2026 Shift 3 · Parliamentary committees

Q13. What is the primary purpose of a Parliamentary Committee in India?

  1. (a) To amend provisions of the Constitution
  2. (b) To appoint ministers to executive offices
  3. (c) To examine bills and policies in detail
  4. (d) To supervise elections across the country
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) To examine bills and policies in detail

Parliamentary Committees in India
Parliamentary Committees are specialized bodies formed by Parliament to examine legislative and administrative matters in detail.
Key Functions:
• Detailed examination of bills before Parliament
• Scrutiny of government policies and expenditure
• Review of ministry performance and implementation
Committees provide expert analysis that helps Parliament make informed decisions on complex matters.
Answer: Option 3 → To examine bills and policies in detail
SSC GD 2026 – 27 May 2026 Shift 3 · Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Q14. The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by which of the following?

  1. (a) President
  2. (b) Prime Minister
  3. (c) Joint session of Parliament
  4. (d) Resolution passed by majority in Lok Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Resolution passed by majority in Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: Resolution passed by majority in Lok Sabha — Option (d)
The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority (majority of all then members) of Lok Sabha. About Removal of Lok Sabha Speaker: Constitutional provision: Article 94 of the Indian Constitution; Procedure for removal: A resolution for removal must be signed and submitted by at least 50 members of Lok Sabha; 14 days advance notice must be given before moving such a resolution; The resolution must be passed by an effective majority — that is, a majority of ALL the then members of the House (not just those present and voting); This is a higher threshold than a simple majority; Grounds for vacation of office: The Speaker ceases to be a member of Lok Sabha; Resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; Is removed by resolution passed by effective majority of Lok Sabha; About the Speaker: Elected by members of Lok Sabha from amongst themselves; Convention: Usually from the ruling party; Deputy Speaker: Elected similarly; presides in the absence of the Speaker; Constitutional position: The Speaker is the custodian of the rights and privileges of the House; represents the dignity and authority of Lok Sabha; About India's Lok Sabha Speakers: First Speaker: G. V. Mavalankar (1952-1956); Current Speaker: Om Birla (since 2019); Historical context of Speaker's removal: No Speaker of Lok Sabha has ever been removed through this procedure in Indian parliamentary history; The procedure is similar to that for removal of the President — both require majority of all members.
Option (a) President — Incorrect: The President of India does NOT remove the Speaker of Lok Sabha; the Speaker is elected by members of Lok Sabha and can only be removed by a resolution passed by effective majority in Lok Sabha (Article 94); the President has no role in removing the Speaker.
Option (b) Prime Minister — Incorrect: The Prime Minister does NOT have the constitutional power to remove the Speaker of Lok Sabha; the Speaker holds a constitutional office independent of the executive (PM); the Speaker can only be removed by a resolution passed by effective majority of Lok Sabha members.
Option (c) Joint session of Parliament — Incorrect: A joint session of both Houses of Parliament is NOT the method for removing the Speaker; joint sessions are held for passing certain bills (under Article 108) or for the address of the President; the Speaker's removal requires a resolution passed in Lok Sabha only, by effective majority of its members — not a joint session.
SSC GD 2026 – 25 May 2026 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q15. In India, Rajya Sabha has powers equal to Lok Sabha in _____.

  1. (a) Money Bill
  2. (b) Constitutional Amendment Bill
  3. (c) No-confidence motion
  4. (d) Election of President
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Constitutional Amendment Bill

Correct Answer: Constitutional Amendment Bill — Option (b)
In India, Rajya Sabha has powers equal to Lok Sabha in passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill. About Rajya Sabha's equal powers in Constitutional Amendment Bill: Article 368 of the Constitution deals with the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution; For a Constitutional Amendment Bill: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha must pass it separately (no joint sitting possible); Each house must pass it by a special majority — 2/3 of members present and voting AND majority of total membership; Rajya Sabha has an EQUAL say — it can reject or amend a constitutional amendment bill; The Bill must be passed by both houses separately — if Rajya Sabha rejects it, the Bill fails (unlike ordinary bills where a joint session can be called); About other powers and differences: Money Bill (Article 110): Lok Sabha has DOMINANT power — a Money Bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations within 14 days, which Lok Sabha can accept or reject; Rajya Sabha has NO equal power here; No-confidence motion: Can only be passed in Lok Sabha against the Council of Ministers; Rajya Sabha has NO jurisdiction over no-confidence motions; Election of President (Article 54): Both houses participate BUT the vote is weighted by state representation — not exactly 'equal' in the same legislative sense; Special powers of Rajya Sabha: Rajya Sabha alone can pass resolutions (Art. 249) to allow Parliament to legislate on State List subjects; Rajya Sabha alone votes to create new All India Services (Art. 312).
Option (a) Money Bill — Incorrect: Rajya Sabha does NOT have equal powers in Money Bills — Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha can only suggest amendments within 14 days; if Lok Sabha disagrees, Rajya Sabha's amendments are rejected; Lok Sabha has supreme power in Money Bills.
Option (c) No-confidence motion — Incorrect: No-confidence motion (Vote of No Confidence) can only be moved in Lok Sabha, not in Rajya Sabha; the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to Lok Sabha (not Rajya Sabha); Rajya Sabha has no role in no-confidence motions.
Option (d) Election of President — Incorrect: While both houses participate in the election of the President, the vote is proportionally weighted (based on state population and number of MLAs) — it is not a case where Rajya Sabha has 'equal' legislative powers in the same sense as Constitutional Amendment Bills. The candidate selected this incorrect option.
SSC GD 2026 – 20 May 2026 Shift 2 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q16. Which of the following questions is NOT asked in the Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) Starred Question
  2. (b) Unstarred Question
  3. (c) Urgent Question
  4. (d) Short Notice Question
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Urgent Question

Correct Answer: Urgent Question — Option (c)
In the Indian Parliament, the types of questions that ARE asked include: Starred Questions: Questions that members wish to ask orally, marked with an asterisk (*); they require oral answers and supplementary questions can be asked; Unstarred Questions: Written questions that get written answers; supplementary questions cannot be asked; Short Notice Questions: Questions relating to matters of urgent public importance asked with shorter notice than the prescribed minimum of 10 days; Private Member Questions: Questions addressed to private members (not ministers) regarding Bills introduced by them. 'Urgent Question' is NOT a recognized or formally defined type of question in the Indian Parliamentary procedure under the Rules of Procedure of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. The concept of urgency is addressed through Short Notice Questions, not a separate category called 'Urgent Question'.
Option (a) Starred Question — Incorrect: Starred Questions ARE a recognized type of parliamentary question in India; they are oral questions marked with an asterisk and members can ask supplementary questions on them.
Option (b) Unstarred Question — Incorrect: Unstarred Questions ARE a recognized type of parliamentary question in India; they receive written answers and no supplementary oral questions are permitted.
Option (d) Short Notice Question — Incorrect: Short Notice Questions ARE a recognized parliamentary procedure in India; they are questions on matters of urgent public importance asked with less than 10 days' notice, which is the minimum normally required.
SSC GD 2026 – 19 May 2026 Shift 1 · Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Q17. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice President?

  1. (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  2. (b) President of India
  3. (c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) Prime Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha — Option (c)
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64 of the Constitution). In the absence of the Vice President (Chairman), the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the sessions. The Deputy Chairman is elected by the Rajya Sabha members from among themselves (Article 89). The Deputy Chairman enjoys the same powers as the Chairman while presiding. Currently, the position of Deputy Chairman is provided under Article 89 of the Indian Constitution. The Deputy Chairman cannot preside while a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration.
Option (a) Speaker of Lok Sabha — Incorrect: The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha (lower house), not the Rajya Sabha (upper house); these are two separate constitutional offices.
Option (b) President of India — Incorrect: The President does not preside over Parliamentary sessions; under Article 64, the Vice President is Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and in their absence, the Deputy Chairman presides.
Option (d) Prime Minister — Incorrect: The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and is a member of either house; presiding over Rajya Sabha is not a function of the Prime Minister.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 9 May 2026 Shift 3 · Composition of Parliament

Q18. What is the highest forum for discussion and debate on public issues and national policy in India?

  1. (a) Election Commission
  2. (b) President’s Office
  3. (c) Supreme Court
  4. (d) Parliament
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Parliament

Topic: Indian Parliament
Parliamentis the supreme legislative body of India.
It is the highest forum for discussion and debate on public issues and national policy.
Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha (House of the People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
It debates laws, policies, budgets, and national matters.
Answer: Option 4 → Parliament
SSC GD 2026 – 7 May 2026 Shift 2 · Membership, qualifications and disqualifications

Q19. What is the minimum age to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) 18 years
  2. (b) 21 years
  3. (c) 25 years
  4. (d) 30 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 25 years

Correct Answer: 25 years — Option (c)
According to Article 84(b) of the Indian Constitution, the minimum age to contest elections for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is 25 years. A candidate must be at least 25 years of age on the date of scrutiny of nominations. For the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the minimum age is 30 years. For State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha), the minimum age is also 25 years. The minimum voting age in India is 18 years (lowered from 21 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment in 1988).
Option (a) 18 years — Incorrect: 18 years is the minimum voting age (franchise age), not the age to contest elections for Lok Sabha.
Option (b) 21 years — Incorrect: There is no elected constitutional body in India for which 21 years is the minimum age to contest; 25 years is required for Lok Sabha.
Option (d) 30 years — Incorrect: 30 years is the minimum age to contest for the Rajya Sabha, not the Lok Sabha.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 7 May 2026 Shift 2 · Parliamentary committees

Q20. The members of the Railway Convention Committee are nominated by which of the following authorities of India?

  1. (a) The President of India
  2. (b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  3. (c) The Prime Minister of India
  4. (d) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Railway Convention Committee
Parliamentary committee examining railway finances and determining dividend payable by railways to general revenues.
Composition: Members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Nomination Authority:Speaker of Lok Sabha nominates all members including those from Rajya Sabha.
Similar to other parliamentary committees where Speaker has primary authority.
Answer: Option 2 → The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
SSC GD 2026 – 30 April 2026 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q21. Which of the following correctly describes the permanent nature of Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) The President can dissolve it.
  2. (b) The Prime Minister can dissolve it.
  3. (c) One-third of its members retire every two years.
  4. (d) It is dissolved every six years.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) One-third of its members retire every two years.

Correct Answer: One-third of its members retire every two years — Option (c)
Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved. To ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire every two years, and new members are elected to fill those vacancies. Each member serves a six-year term.
Option (a) — Incorrect: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha (lower house), not the Rajya Sabha.
Option (b) — Incorrect: The Prime Minister has no constitutional power to dissolve Rajya Sabha.
Option (d) — Incorrect: Rajya Sabha is never dissolved; it is a permanent body.
SSC GD 2026 – 30 April 2026 Shift 3 · Joint sitting

Q22. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the joint sitting of Parliament provided?

  1. (a) Article 107
  2. (b) Article 108
  3. (c) Article 109
  4. (d) Article 110
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 108

Correct Answer: Article 108 — Option (b)
Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). A joint sitting is convened by the President when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or if the Houses disagree on amendments, or more than six months have elapsed without the bill being passed by the other House.
Option (a) Article 107 — Incorrect: Article 107 deals with the procedure for passing bills in Parliament, not joint sittings.
Option (c) Article 109 — Incorrect: Article 109 deals with the special procedure for Money Bills.
Option (d) Article 110 — Incorrect: Article 110 defines what constitutes a Money Bill.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q23. As per Article 80 of the Constitution of India, which of the following indicates the number of members appointed by the President to the Council of States?

  1. (a) Ten
  2. (b) Fourteen
  3. (c) Twenty
  4. (d) Twelve
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Twelve

Article 80: Composition of Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
Total Maximum Strength: 250 members
• 238 members: Elected representatives from States and UTs
•12 members: Nominated by the President
Nominated Members Criteria:
Persons with special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service.
Answer: Option 4 → Twelve
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 3 · Membership, qualifications and disqualifications

Q24. In accordance with Article 84 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is the minimum age a person must meet to qualify for membership of the House of the People?

  1. (a) Twenty-one years
  2. (b) Twenty-five years
  3. (c) Eighteen years
  4. (d) Thirty years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Twenty-five years

Article 84: Qualifications for Membership of Parliament
Article 84 of the Constitution specifies qualifications for membership of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
Minimum Age Requirements:
• Lok Sabha (House of the People):25 years
• Rajya Sabha (Council of States):30 years
Other qualifications include being a citizen of India and not holding any office of profit.
Answer: Option 2 → Twenty-five years
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · Parliamentary privileges

Q25. Which authority is empowered under the Constitution to define the powers, privileges, and immunities of the members of each House of Parliament and their committees?

  1. (a) President of India
  2. (b) Parliament itself
  3. (c) Supreme Court
  4. (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Parliament itself

Topic:Powers and Privileges of Parliament
Article 105(3)of the Constitution empowers Parliament to define by law the powers, privileges, and immunities of each House and its members and committees.
Until Parliament makes such law, these are governed by the system prevailing in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament.
Parliament enacted theParliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959and other related laws under this provision.
Answer: Option 2 → Parliament itself
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 March 2026 Shift 3 · Joint sitting

Q26. Article _________ describes the procedure for joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament in certain cases.

  1. (a) Article 115
  2. (b) Article 104
  3. (c) Article 108
  4. (d) Article 94
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 108

Article 108 provides for joint sitting of both Houses when there is a deadlock.
Key Points:
• Joint sitting presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
• Convened by the President of India.
• Cannot be held for Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills.
• Used only 3 times historically: Dowry Prohibition (1961),
Banking Laws (1978), POTA (2002).
Related Articles:
• Art 94 → Vacation of Speaker/Deputy Speaker.
• Art 104 → Disqualification for voting.
• Art 115 → Supplementary grants.
Answer: Option 3 → Article 108
RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 – 20 February 2026 · Parliamentary committees

Q27. Which of the following statements about Parliamentary Committees is TRUE?

  1. (a) There are no temporary Parliamentary Committees.
  2. (b) All Parliamentary Committees are permanent.
  3. (c) Ad Hoc Committees are permanent in nature.
  4. (d) Standing Committees are reconstituted from time to time and are permanent.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Standing Committees are reconstituted from time to time and are permanent.

Standing Committees of Parliament are permanent and are reconstituted periodically, usually annually.
These Committees handle ongoing responsibilities and scrutinise bills, budgets, and government functions.
Ad Hoc Committees are temporary and formed for specific tasks; they are not permanent.
Therefore, statement 4 is true as it correctly describes Standing Committees.
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are false as there are both permanent and temporary committees, and Ad Hoc Committees are not permanent.
Hence, the correct option is 4.
Final answer: Option 4
RRB JE CBT-1 2025-26 – 20 February 2026 · Rajya Sabha

Q28. Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the power of the Rajya Sabha from the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Rajya Sabha can initiate a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
  2. (b) Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on State subjects
  3. (c) Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha in all financial matters
  4. (d) Rajya Sabha can amend Money Bills
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on State subjects

Option 2 is correct as per the Indian Constitution.
The Rajya Sabha can authorise Parliament to make laws on State subjects under Article 249.
This power is unique to Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha cannot do this alone.
Option 1 is incorrect because only Lok Sabha can initiate a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
Option 3 is incorrect because Rajya Sabha has limited powers in financial matters; Money Bills are primarily controlled by Lok Sabha.
Option 4 is incorrect since only Lok Sabha can amend Money Bills, as per Article 109.
Hence, the correct differentiation is reflected in Option 2.
Final answer: Option 2
SSC MTS 2025 – 17 February 2026 Shift 3 · Rajya Sabha

Q29. In the Rajya Sabha, the total number of women members in 1952 was _____.

  1. (a) 15
  2. (b) 22
  3. (c) 41
  4. (d) 52
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 15

In 1952, when the first Rajya Sabha was constituted, there were 15 women members out of a total of 216 members. This reflects the limited representation of women in Parliament during the early years after independence. 22, 41, and 52 are all incorrect figures.
SSC MTS 2025 – 13 February 2026 Shift 3 · Money bills and financial bills

Q30. Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution deals with the special provisions as to financial bills?

  1. (a) Article 123
  2. (b) Article 121
  3. (c) Article 119
  4. (d) Article 117
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 117

Article 117 of the Indian Constitution deals with special provisions relating to financial bills. It specifies that bills which contain provisions for imposing taxes, borrowing by the government, appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of India, or custody of money require prior recommendation of the President before being introduced in Parliament.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Article 123: Relates to the President's power to promulgate ordinances during recess of Parliament.
- Article 121: Deals with restrictions on discussion in Parliament regarding the conduct of judges.
- Article 119: Deals with regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business.
SSC MTS 2025 – 10 February 2026 Shift 2 · Budget in Parliament

Q31. A 'Cut Motion' in Indian parliament is related to _____.

  1. (a) reducing budget demands
  2. (b) removing a judge
  3. (c) amending the Constitution
  4. (d) dissolving the House
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) reducing budget demands

Correct Answer: 1 – reducing budget demands.
A Cut Motion is a parliamentary procedure used in the Lok Sabha to reduce (cut) the amount of a demand for grants in the Union Budget. It is a mechanism for the opposition to express disapproval of the government's spending proposals. There are three types of Cut Motions: Disapproval of Policy Cut, Economy Cut, and Token Cut.
Removing a judge (Option 2) is done through an impeachment motion under Article 124 of the Constitution.
Amending the Constitution (Option 3) is done through a Constitutional Amendment Bill under Article 368.
Dissolving the House (Option 4) is done by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
SSC MTS 2025 – 9 February 2026 Shift 2 · Legislative procedure - ordinary bills

Q32. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills in parliament?

  1. (a) Article 101
  2. (b) Article 105
  3. (c) Article 107
  4. (d) Article 103
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 107

Correct Answer: 3 – Article 107.
Article 107 of the Indian Constitution deals with the provisions regarding the introduction and passing of Bills in Parliament.
Article 101 relates to vacation of seats (disqualification of members).
Article 105 deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of Houses of Parliament and their members.
Article 103 relates to the decision on questions as to disqualification of members.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 6 January 2026 Shift 3 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q33. Which parliamentary period begins around noon, following the Question Hour, enabling members to raise urgent matters without prior notice?

  1. (a) Question hour
  2. (b) Debating hour
  3. (c) Zero hour
  4. (d) Complain hour
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Zero hour

The correct answer is (c) Zero hour.
Zero Hour is an informal parliamentary device in India that begins immediately after Question Hour (around noon). During Zero Hour, members of Parliament can raise urgent matters of public importance without any prior notice to the Chair or the government. It is unique to Indian parliamentary practice and is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.
(a) Question hour: The first hour of a parliamentary sitting (11 AM to 12 noon) where members ask questions to ministers about their departments; this precedes Zero Hour, not the other way around.
(b) Debating hour: Not a formal parliamentary term in India; debates take place during various legislative sessions.
(d) Complain hour: Not a parliamentary term in India; 'Zero Hour' is the correct term for urgent matters raised without prior notice.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 5 January 2026 Shift 1 · Money bills and financial bills

Q34. The Speaker has a special power to certify a bill, declaring it cannot be blocked by the Rajya Sabha. What is this bill called?

  1. (a) A Money Bill
  2. (b) A Constitutional Amendment Bill
  3. (c) An Ordinary Bill
  4. (d) A Private Member's Bill
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A Money Bill

The correct answer is (a) A Money Bill.
A Money Bill (Article 110) is certified by the Speaker and deals exclusively with financial matters like taxation and borrowing. Once certified, the Rajya Sabha can only suggest amendments (which Lok Sabha may accept or reject), making it effectively impossible for Rajya Sabha to block it.
(b) A Constitutional Amendment Bill: Requires a special majority in BOTH Houses; Rajya Sabha can block it.
(c) An Ordinary Bill: Can be blocked by Rajya Sabha; a joint sitting may be called to resolve deadlock.
(d) A Private Member's Bill: Introduced by a non-minister MP; not certified by Speaker for special passage.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 5 January 2026 Shift 2 · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q35. According to the Constitution, what is the maximum permissible gap between two sessions of Parliament to ensure regular legislative functioning?

  1. (a) 3 months
  2. (b) 4 months
  3. (c) 6 months
  4. (d) 12 months
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 6 months

The correct answer is (c) 6 months.
Article 85(1) of the Indian Constitution states that the President shall summon each House of Parliament at such intervals that the gap between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the next session shall not be more than six months. This ensures Parliament meets at least twice a year.
(a) 3 months: Not the constitutional provision; the maximum gap allowed is 6 months.
(b) 4 months: Not the constitutional provision.
(d) 12 months: A 12-month gap would mean Parliament could meet as infrequently as once a year, which contradicts the constitutional requirement.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 3 January 2026 Shift 3 · Leader of Opposition and parliamentary terms

Q36. Rahul Gandhi was recognized as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP). This post was vacant for 10 years (2014-2024) because no opposition party had?

  1. (a) 10% of the total seats
  2. (b) 20% of the total seats
  3. (c) 50% of the total seats
  4. (d) A leader from a national party
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 10% of the total seats

Under Lok Sabha rules, to be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition, a political party must hold at least 10% of the total seats (i.e., 55 seats in a 543-member Lok Sabha). No party met this threshold from 2014–2024, leaving the post vacant.
(a) Incorrect: 20% is not the required threshold for LoP recognition under Parliamentary convention.
(b) Incorrect: 50% is far above the actual requirement; no single opposition party could hold half the seats.
(c) Incorrect: Being a national party is not the sole criterion; the 10% seat threshold is the key requirement.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 30 December 2025 Shift 2 · Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Q37. Who presided over the 18th Lok Sabha as the Speaker in 2025?

  1. (a) Om Birla
  2. (b) Meenakshi Lekhi
  3. (c) Kiren Rijiju
  4. (d) Rajnath Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Om Birla

Om Birla is the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, elected in 2024, and presided over the Lok Sabha's proceedings in 2025. He represents the Kota constituency in Rajasthan as a BJP Member of Parliament.
(b) Incorrect: Meenakshi Lekhi is a BJP politician who served as a Minister of State, not the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
(c) Incorrect: Kiren Rijiju served as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Law, not as the Lok Sabha Speaker.
(d) Incorrect: Rajnath Singh is the Defence Minister of India, not the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 23 December 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q38. Which Article of the Indian Constitution governs the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

  1. (a) Article 81
  2. (b) Article 80
  3. (c) Article 88
  4. (d) Article 102
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 80

The correct answer is Article 80 (Option 2).
Article 80 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). It specifies the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha (250 members — 238 elected by state/UT assemblies and 12 nominated by the President), and how seats are allocated among states.
Option 1 - Article 81: Article 81 governs the composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha), not the Rajya Sabha.
Option 3 - Article 88: Article 88 gives ministers and the Attorney-General the right to speak in either House; it does not deal with Rajya Sabha seat allocation.
Option 4 - Article 102: Article 102 deals with disqualifications for membership of Parliament; not the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · Joint sitting

Q39. Who presides over the joint sitting of Parliament?

  1. (a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  2. (b) President
  3. (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. (d) Prime Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Under Article 118(4) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. In their absence, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha presides. Option 3 is correct.
Option 1 is wrong: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (i.e., the Vice President of India) presides over Rajya Sabha sessions, not joint sittings of Parliament.
Option 2 is wrong: The President of India summons the joint sitting under Article 108 when there is a deadlock between the two Houses, but does not preside over it.
Option 4 is wrong: The Prime Minister leads the government and the Cabinet but has no constitutional role in presiding over joint sittings of Parliament.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 1 · Membership, qualifications and disqualifications

Q40. What is the minimum age required to become a Member of Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) 18 years
  2. (b) 21 years
  3. (c) 25 years
  4. (d) 30 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 25 years

Under Article 84(b) of the Indian Constitution, a person must be not less than 25 years of age to be eligible for membership of the Lok Sabha (House of the People). For Rajya Sabha membership, the minimum age is 30 years (Article 84(b)). For state Vidhan Sabha membership, the minimum age is also 25 years.
Option 1 is incorrect: 18 years is the voting age (as per Article 326), not the age for becoming a Member of Parliament.
Option 2 is incorrect: 21 years is not the minimum age for Lok Sabha membership.
Option 4 is incorrect: 30 years is the minimum age for becoming a Member of the Rajya Sabha, not the Lok Sabha.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 19 December 2025 Shift 2 · Budget in Parliament

Q41. Which body is responsible for approving India's Union Budget before it can be implemented?

  1. (a) Lok Sabha
  2. (b) Rajya Sabha
  3. (c) Finance Ministry
  4. (d) NITI Aayog
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is responsible for approving the Union Budget. Under Article 109 and Article 110 of the Constitution, a Money Bill (which includes the Union Budget / Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill) can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has no power to amend or reject a Money Bill — it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject. The budget becomes law only after Lok Sabha passes it.
Option 2 is incorrect: The Rajya Sabha cannot approve or reject the Union Budget. It only has an advisory role on Money Bills, with its recommendations not binding on Lok Sabha.
Option 3 is incorrect: The Finance Ministry prepares and presents the Union Budget, but it does not have the constitutional authority to approve it — that power lies with Parliament (specifically Lok Sabha).
Option 4 is incorrect: NITI Aayog is a policy advisory body with no constitutional role in the budget approval process.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 1 · Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Q42. Who presides over the Lok Sabha sessions?

  1. (a) Chief Justice of India
  2. (b) Prime Minister of India
  3. (c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. (d) President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over all sessions of the Lok Sabha. The Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves. The Speaker maintains order during proceedings, puts matters to vote, certifies Money Bills, and decides on matters of parliamentary procedure (Article 93).
Option (a) is incorrect: The Chief Justice of India heads the judiciary and has no role in presiding over Parliament.
Option (b) is incorrect: The Prime Minister is the head of the executive (the Cabinet); the PM does not preside over Lok Sabha.
Option (d) is incorrect: The President of India addresses joint sittings but does not preside over Lok Sabha sessions.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q43. Which house of Parliament is called the Upper House?

  1. (a) Lok Sabha
  2. (b) Rajya Sabha
  3. (c) Vidhan Sabha
  4. (d) Gram Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament. It is a permanent house that cannot be dissolved; one-third of its members retire every two years. It represents the states and Union Territories of India. The Lok Sabha is the Lower House (House of the People), while Vidhan Sabha and Gram Sabha are state-level and village-level bodies respectively.
Option 1 is incorrect: Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Indian Parliament, directly elected by the people.
Option 3 is incorrect: Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of a State Legislature, not of the Parliament.
Option 4 is incorrect: Gram Sabha is a village-level body consisting of all voters of a village, not a house of Parliament.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 18 December 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q44. Which article empowers the president to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) Article 83
  2. (b) Article 84
  3. (c) Article 85
  4. (d) None
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) None

No article empowers the President to dissolve the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house of the Indian Parliament and cannot be dissolved at all. Article 83(1) specifically states that the Rajya Sabha shall not be subject to dissolution. One-third of its members retire every two years, ensuring continuity. Only the Lok Sabha can be dissolved (under Article 85 by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister).
Option 1 is incorrect: Article 83 deals with the duration of both Houses of Parliament; it explicitly states Rajya Sabha is permanent.
Option 2 is incorrect: Article 84 lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament; it has nothing to do with dissolution.
Option 3 is incorrect: Article 85 empowers the President to prorogue or dissolve the Lok Sabha (not the Rajya Sabha) and to summon Parliament.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 8 December 2025 Shift 3 · Rajya Sabha

Q45. Which Indian state does S. Jaishankar represent in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Gujarat
  4. (d) Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat . Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s current External Affairs Minister, was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. After his retirement as Foreign Secretary, he joined politics and was nominated to the Union Cabinet in 2019. To continue as a Cabinet Minister, he required membership in Parliament, and hence he was elected to the Rajya Sabha representing Gujarat. His selection reflects the political practice of nominating technocrats and experts to the Upper House, ensuring their participation in governance without requiring them to contest Lok Sabha elections directly.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 7 December 2025 Shift 1 · Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Q46. What is the role of the Speaker in case of a tied vote in the Lok Sabha election?

  1. (a) Decides based on personal preference
  2. (b) Votes to break the tie
  3. (c) Does not participate
  4. (d) Refers the decision to the President
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Votes to break the tie

In the Lok Sabha, the Speaker normally does not vote in the first instance. However, in case of a tie (equal number of votes in favour and against a motion) , the Speaker exercises the casting vote . This power is provided under Article 100 of the Constitution of India . The casting vote is used to break the deadlock and maintain the smooth functioning of the House. The Speaker’s decision in such cases is considered final and binding. Hence, the correct answer is Option 2: Votes to break the tie.
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 6 December 2025 Shift 3 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q47. According to the Constitution of India, what is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?

  1. (a) One-third of the total number of members of the House.
  2. (b) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House.
  3. (c) Fifty members in the Lok Sabha and Twenty-five members in the Rajya Sabha.
  4. (d) One-fourth of the total number of members of the House.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) One-tenth of the total number of members of the House.

According to Article 100(3) of the Indian Constitution , the quorum to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament is one-tenth of the total number of members of that House . If at any time during a meeting there is no quorum, the presiding officer must either adjourn the House or suspend the meeting until a quorum is met. The purpose of this rule is to ensure meaningful participation and to prevent decisions being made in the absence of sufficient members. The other options are incorrect because the Constitution clearly specifies "one-tenth" and not one-third, one-fourth, or fixed numbers.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 26 November 2025 Shift 2 · Money bills and financial bills

Q48. Which of the following article of Indian constitution deals with the definition of money bill?

  1. (a) Article 109
  2. (b) Article 110
  3. (c) Article 112
  4. (d) Article 117
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 110

Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines a Money Bill. It states the conditions under which a bill is classified as a Money Bill, which relates to taxation, government borrowing, Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, payment from the Consolidated Fund, and financial accounts of the Union.
Article 109: Procedure in respect of Money Bills; Article 112: Annual Financial Statement (Union Budget); Article 117: Special provisions regarding Financial Bills. Hence, Article 110 is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 2 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q49. What is the first hour of Lok Sabha proceedings called?

  1. (a) Public hour
  2. (b) Privilege hour
  3. (c) Question hour
  4. (d) Zero hour
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Question hour

Correct Answer: Question hour (Option 3)
The first hour of every sitting of the Lok Sabha is called the 'Question Hour'. During this time, members of parliament ask questions to ministers on matters of public importance, and ministers are required to provide answers. It is a key instrument of parliamentary accountability.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Public hour: No such formal term exists in Indian parliamentary procedure.
Option 2 - Privilege hour: There is no such official designation for an hour; privilege matters are addressed separately.
Option 4 - Zero Hour: Zero Hour follows Question Hour and is the time when members raise urgent matters of public importance without prior notice. It is not the first hour.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 3 · Rajya Sabha

Q50. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of ___.

  1. (a) 4 years
  2. (b) 5 years
  3. (c) 6 years
  4. (d) Till dissolution
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 6 years

Correct Answer: 6 years (Option 3)
Members of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) are elected for a term of 6 years. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body — it cannot be dissolved. One-third of its members retire every two years and are replaced. The total strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 (238 elected representatives of states/UTs + 12 nominated by the President).
4 years — incorrect; no major Indian legislative house has a 4-year term for members.
5 years — this is the term of Lok Sabha members (and the Lok Sabha itself).
Till dissolution — Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, so 'till dissolution' does not apply to it.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 1 · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q51. President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but _____ months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.

  1. (a) twelve
  2. (b) three
  3. (c) six
  4. (d) nine
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) six

Under Article 85(1) of the Indian Constitution, the President shall summon each House of Parliament, but not more than 6 months shall intervene between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the next session. This means Parliament must meet at least twice a year. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (twelve months): The maximum gap is 6 months, not 12. Option 2 (three months): The Constitution specifies 6 months, not 3. Option 4 (nine months): Incorrect; the constitutional limit is 6 months between two sessions.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 1 · Money bills and financial bills

Q52. Rajya Sabha is required to return a Money Bill passed and transmitted by Lok Sabha within a period of _____ days from the date of its receipt.

  1. (a) 7 days
  2. (b) 14 days
  3. (c) 1 month
  4. (d) 20 days
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 14 days

Under Article 109(2) of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha is required to return a Money Bill passed and transmitted to it by the Lok Sabha within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return the bill within 14 days, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses at the expiry of the said period. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (7 days): The constitutional provision is 14 days, not 7 days. Option 3 (1 month): Overstated; the Rajya Sabha must return it within 14 days. Option 4 (20 days): Incorrect; the specified period in the Constitution is 14 days.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 20 November 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q53. How many members can the President of India nominate to the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) 10
  2. (b) 12
  3. (c) 14
  4. (d) 15
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 12

Correct Answer: 12 (Option 2)
Under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, the President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. These members are nominated from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - 10: Incorrect number; the Constitution specifies 12, not 10.
Option 3 - 14: Incorrect number.
Option 4 - 15: Incorrect number.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 2 · Money bills and financial bills

Q54. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?

  1. (a) President
  2. (b) Speaker of the House of the People
  3. (c) Prime Minister
  4. (d) Finance Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Speaker of the House of the People

Correct Answer: Speaker of the House of the People (Option 2)
Under Article 110(3) of the Indian Constitution, if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha Speaker) shall be final. This power of the Speaker is not subject to judicial review, making it a constitutional privilege of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
The President, Prime Minister, and Finance Minister do not have the authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q55. What is the minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) 25
  2. (b) 30
  3. (c) 35
  4. (d) 21
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 30

The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is 30 years, as provided under Article 84 of the Indian Constitution. The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is 25 years. The minimum voting age is 18 years. The age of 21 is not relevant to parliamentary membership under present constitutional provisions.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 14 November 2025 Shift 2 · Budget in Parliament

Q56. There is a constitutional requirement in India to present the annual financial statement before the ____ every year.

  1. (a) Parliament
  2. (b) President
  3. (c) Vice-President
  4. (d) Prime Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Parliament

Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget (Annual Financial Statement) must be presented before Parliament every year. The President causes it to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. Why others are wrong: - President: The President causes the statement to be laid before Parliament, but Parliament is the body before which it is formally presented. - Vice-President: Has no constitutional role in budget presentation. - Prime Minister: The budget is presented by the Finance Minister to Parliament, not to the PM.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 14 November 2025 Shift 2 · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q57. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with sessions of Parliament?

  1. (a) Article 74
  2. (b) Article 85
  3. (c) Article 93
  4. (d) Article 100
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 85

Article 85 of the Indian Constitution deals with sessions of Parliament. It states that the President shall summon each House of Parliament to meet and that the gap between two sessions shall not be more than six months. Why others are wrong: - Article 74: Deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President. - Article 93: Deals with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). - Article 100: Deals with voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies, and quorum.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 24 September 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q58. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the role of the Rajya Sabha in special legislative and emergency situations?
1) Under Article 249, a Rajya Sabha resolution allowing Parliament to legislate on State List subjects remains valid for one year.
2) The Parliament can extend a proclamation of President's Rule only with the concurrence of the Rajya Sabha.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1

Statement 1 is correct: under Article 249, a Rajya Sabha resolution by 2/3 majority authorises Parliament to make laws on State List subjects for one year (extendable).
Statement 2 is incorrect: an extension of President's Rule (Article 356) requires approval of both Houses, not concurrence of Rajya Sabha alone.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 2 · Money bills and financial bills

Q59. Fill in the blanks:
A Bill that 'imposes a new tax' is categorised at the Centre as a _____ Bill.

  1. (a) (a) Money
  2. (b) (b) Ordinary
  3. (c) (c) Private
  4. (d) (d) Constitutional
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) (a) Money

As per Article 110 of the Constitution, a Bill imposing/abolishing/altering a tax is classified as a Money Bill.
Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the President's recommendation.
Hence option (a) is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 3 · Rajya Sabha

Q60. Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha and choose the correct option:
1) Rajya Sabha is a continuing house of the Parliament, immune to dissolution under any circumstance.
2) Rajya Sabha members serve staggered six-year terms, with one-third retiring every two years.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct — Rajya Sabha is a permanent (continuing) house and cannot be dissolved.
Statement 2 is correct — its members serve six-year terms with one-third retiring every two years (staggered terms).
Hence both statements are correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Money bills and financial bills

Q61. How are Money Bills handled in both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures with bicameralism under the Constitution?

  1. (a) Rajya Sabha must approve Money Bills within 2 4 days
  2. (b) In States, the Legislative Council can amend a Money Bill within 14 days
  3. (c) Both Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils have equal powers on Money Bills
  4. (d) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils can only make recommendations within 14 days
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils can only make recommendations within 14 days

Under Articles 109 and 198, a Money Bill passed by the popular House is transmitted to the upper House, which must return it within 14 days; if not returned, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
In substance, the Rajya Sabha (and Legislative Council in States) cannot amend or reject Money Bills — it can only recommend; the lower House may accept or reject those recommendations. The key, however, treats option 1 as the chosen statement to indicate the strict 14-day time-limit handling.
Following the official key, option 1 is the correct choice.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 2 · Money bills and financial bills

Q62. Consider the following statements:
1. Every Money Bill is a Financial Bill.
2. Every Financial Bill is a Money Bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1

A Money Bill (Article 110) deals exclusively with matters listed in Article 110(1) — taxation, borrowing, Consolidated Fund, etc.
A Financial Bill is a broader category — any bill that has financial implications.
Statement 1 — Correct: every Money Bill is also a Financial Bill.
Statement 2 — Wrong: every Financial Bill is NOT a Money Bill; only those certified by the Speaker as containing only Article 110 matters qualify.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 3 · Money bills and financial bills

Q63. Which authority decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?

  1. (a) Finance Minister
  2. (b) President
  3. (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. (d) Comptroller & Auditor General
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to certify whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
The Speaker's decision is final and cannot be questioned in any court.
The Finance Minister drafts financial legislation but does not certify it as a Money Bill.
The President gives assent but does not decide whether it is a Money Bill.
Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Money bills and financial bills

Q64. Arrange the following steps in the correct legislative process for the passage of a Money Bill in India:
A) Introduction of Money Bill in Lok Sabha
B) Passage in Lok Sabha
C) Transmission to Rajya Sabha
D) Presentation for President's assent

  1. (a) A-B-C-D
  2. (b) A-C-B-D
  3. (c) B-C-A-D
  4. (d) C-B-A-D
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A-B-C-D

Per Article 110 of the Constitution:
A) A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha (with President's recommendation).
B) It is then passed by the Lok Sabha.
C) The bill is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for recommendations (within 14 days).
D) Finally, it is presented for the President's assent.
Correct order: A-B-C-D.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q65. In India, how many sessions of Parliament are held in a year?

  1. (a) Two
  2. (b) One
  3. (c) Six
  4. (d) Three
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Three

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Parliamentary committees

Q66. What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) To recommend the Union Budget
  2. (b) To assist in the election of the Speaker
  3. (c) To evaluate government schemes
  4. (d) To review CAG audit reports
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) To review CAG audit reports

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Lok Sabha

Q67. What is the basis for the allocation of seats to states in the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Geographical area
  2. (b) Population
  3. (c) Economic contribution
  4. (d) Literacy rate
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Population

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Population
Article 81 of the Indian Constitution specifies that seats in the Lok Sabha are allocated to states on the basis of population, so that the ratio of seats to population is as uniform as possible across states. The allocation was frozen at 1971 Census figures (by the 42nd Amendment, extended by the 84th Amendment until 2026/2031) to avoid penalizing states that successfully implemented family planning. After the next delimitation (post-2026), seats will be reallocated based on updated population data.
Option 1 (Geographical area): Area does not determine Lok Sabha seats — a large but sparsely populated state like Rajasthan gets fewer seats than a smaller but densely populated state like UP.
Option 3 (Economic contribution): GDP or economic output has no role in parliamentary seat allocation in India.
Option 4 (Literacy rate): Literacy rate is not a criterion for Lok Sabha seat allocation.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 1 · Parliamentary committees

Q68. Which of the following Committees is a Standing Committee of the Parliament?

  1. (a) Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G Spectrum
  2. (b) Delimitation Commission
  3. (c) Select Committee on a Bill
  4. (d) Public Accounts Committee
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Public Accounts Committee

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 3 · Parliament - institutions, records and digital resources

Q69. Which of the following digital initiatives aims to make the legislative proceedings of State and Union Territory Legislatures in India completely paperless?

  1. (a) e-Sansad
  2. (b) Digital India Mission
  3. (c) e-Governance for Legislators (eGL)
  4. (d) National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 1 · Composition of Parliament

Q70. According to Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of:

  1. (a) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  2. (b) President, Vice President, and Prime Minister
  3. (c) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) only Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 August 2025 Shift 2 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q71. Which of the following is NOT an instrument of parliamentary control over the executive in India?

  1. (a) Judicial review of executive actions
  2. (b) No-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers
  3. (c) Question Hour in the Lok Sabha
  4. (d) Approval of government bills (laws) by the Parliament
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Judicial review of executive actions

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · Money bills and financial bills

Q72. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution defines the money bill?

  1. (a) Article 117
  2. (b) Article 105
  3. (c) Article 112
  4. (d) Article 110
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 110

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 2 · Parliamentary committees

Q73. Which of the following Parliamentary Committees of India is considered a ‘Financial Committee’?

  1. (a) Estimates Committee
  2. (b) Committee on Privileges
  3. (c) Committee on Petitions
  4. (d) Committee on Welfare of SCs and STs
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Estimates Committee

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 2 August 2025 Shift 1 · Composition of Parliament

Q74. What is the total number of houses that make up the Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) One
  2. (b) Two
  3. (c) Three
  4. (d) Four
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Two

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Two
The Indian Parliament (Sansad) is bicameral, consisting of two houses:
1. Lok Sabha (House of the People) – the lower house
2. Rajya Sabha (Council of States) – the upper house
The President of India is also a constituent part of Parliament under Article 79, but the two 'houses' are the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Option 1 (One): Unicameral Parliament is not India's system.
Option 3 (Three) and Option 4 (Four): Incorrect; India has two houses.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 28 July 2025 Shift 2 · Budget in Parliament

Q75. When is a 'Vote on Account' necessary?

  1. (a) To introduce new taxation policies
  2. (b) To ensure continuity of government operations until the budget is passed
  3. (c) To reduce fiscal deficit
  4. (d) To approve supplementary grants
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To ensure continuity of government operations until the budget is passed

Correct Answer: Option 2 – To ensure continuity of government operations until the budget is passed
A Vote on Account is a constitutional provision (Article 116) that allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for essential government expenditure for a limited period (typically 2 months), when the regular Union Budget cannot be passed before April 1 (the start of the financial year). It is especially used in election years when a full budget cannot be presented. It covers only expenditure, not revenues or new policies.
Option 1 (Introduce new taxation): New taxation requires a full Finance Bill; a Vote on Account cannot introduce new taxes.
Option 3 (Reduce fiscal deficit): Fiscal deficit management is part of the full Budget; not the purpose of a Vote on Account.
Option 4 (Approve supplementary grants): Supplementary grants are approved through Supplementary Demands for Grants, a separate parliamentary procedure.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 25 July 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q76. How many members are nominated by the President of India for the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a) 2
  2. (b) 10
  3. (c) 12
  4. (d) 15
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 12

Correct Answer: Option 3 – 12
Under Article 80(1)(a) and 80(3) of the Indian Constitution, the President of India nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. These members are nominated from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 — 238 elected and 12 nominated.
Option 1 (2): Incorrect; the President nominates 12 members, not 2.
Option 2 (10): Incorrect; 10 is not the constitutionally prescribed number.
Option 4 (15): Incorrect; 15 exceeds the prescribed number of 12.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 24 July 2025 Shift 1 · Joint sitting

Q77. Who acts as the chairperson during a joint meeting of both houses of Parliament?

  1. (a) President
  2. (b) Prime Minister
  3. (c) Lok Sabha Speaker
  4. (d) Rajya Sabha Chairperson
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lok Sabha Speaker

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Lok Sabha Speaker
Under Article 118 of the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha Speaker presides over a joint sitting (joint session) of both Houses of Parliament. A joint sitting is convened by the President under Article 108 when a deadlock arises between the two Houses on a Bill. The decision is taken by a simple majority of total members present and voting.
Option 1 (President): The President convenes the joint sitting but does not preside over it.
Option 2 (Prime Minister): Leads the government but has no constitutional role in chairing Parliament sessions.
Option 4 (Rajya Sabha Chairperson/Vice President): Presides over Rajya Sabha sessions but NOT joint sittings.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 1 · Money bills and financial bills

Q78. Which type of legislative bills must be introduced in the Lok Sabha only after obtaining the prior approval of the President of India?

  1. (a) Money Bills
  2. (b) Public Bills
  3. (c) Private Bills
  4. (d) Ordinary Bills
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Money Bills

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 3 · Parliamentary committees

Q79. Who elects the members of the Estimates Committee in the Indian Parliament?

  1. (a) President of India
  2. (b) Prime Minister
  3. (c) Members of the Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) Members of the Lok Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Members of the Lok Sabha

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 3 · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q80. Which of the following options correctly describes the Indian President’s power to summon the Parliament?

  1. (a) The President may summon the Parliament at his/her discretion with no statutory minimum frequency.
  2. (b) The President can only summon the Parliament after consulting the Prime Minister.
  3. (c) The President may summon the Parliament at least twice a year.
  4. (d) The President may summon the Parliament only once every calendar year.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The President may summon the Parliament at least twice a year.

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 3 · Joint sitting

Q81. For which of the given bills can the President of India summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?1. Ordinary Bill2. Money Bill3. Constitutional Amendment Bill

  1. (a) 1 and 2 only
  2. (b) 1, 2 and 3
  3. (c) 1 only
  4. (d) 2 and 3 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 only

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 3 · Parliamentary proceedings (Question Hour, Zero Hour, motions)

Q82. What happens if a no‑confidence motion is passed in the Indian Lok Sabha against the union government?

  1. (a) The Prime Minister is given a chance to reorganise the Cabinet.
  2. (b) Only the dissenting ministers resign.
  3. (c) The entire Council of Ministers must resign.
  4. (d) A re-election is triggered.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The entire Council of Ministers must resign.

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q83. Which of the following is the primary basis for allocating seats in the Rajya Sabha among various States and Union Territories in India?

  1. (a) Literacy rate of the population
  2. (b) Population of each state or union territory
  3. (c) Economic contribution of each state
  4. (d) Geographical area of each state
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Population of each state or union territory

RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 December 2024 Shift 2 · Rajya Sabha

Q84. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

  1. (a) 12
  2. (b) 15
  3. (c) 10
  4. (d) 8
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 12

Answer: Option 1 — 12
Under Article 80, the President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
They are persons with special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
Revision note — Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
• Maximum strength 250 = 238 representatives of States and UTs + 12 nominated.
• State members are elected by the elected MLAs by proportional representation through the single transferable vote.
• Seats are allotted to States by the Fourth Schedule; Uttar Pradesh has the most (31).
• It is a permanent House — not dissolved; one-third of members retire every 2 years.
• Term of a member 6 years; minimum age 30 years.
• The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman.
• Lok Sabha: President could nominate 2 Anglo-Indians — this ended with the 104th Amendment (2019).
Do not mix these up
• 12 vs 2 — 12 nominated members in Rajya Sabha; the old Anglo-Indian nomination to Lok Sabha was 2.
Also asked from this topic: the Article that lays down the composition of the Rajya Sabha (Article 80); the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha (250).
RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 December 2024 Shift 3 · Membership, qualifications and disqualifications

Q85. Which of the following is related to Article 84 of the Constitution?

  1. (a) Annual Financial Statement
  2. (b) Disqualification for membership
  3. (c) Qualification for membership of Parliament
  4. (d) Ordinance making Power of President
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Qualification for membership of Parliament

Answer: Option 3 — Qualification for membership of Parliament
Article 84 lays down who can become a Member of Parliament.
Revision note — Membership of Parliament
• Art 84: must be a citizen of India, take an oath as per the Third Schedule, and be at least 25 years (Lok Sabha) or 30 years (Rajya Sabha) old.
• Other qualifications are set by Parliament through the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
• Art 102: disqualifications for membership; Art 101: vacation of seats.
• Art 112: Annual Financial Statement (the Budget).
• Art 123: Ordinance-making power of the President (Art 213 for the Governor).
• Tenth Schedule (added by the 52nd Amendment, 1985) — disqualification on grounds of defection.
Do not mix these up
• Article 84 vs Article 102 — 84 says who can be a member; 102 says who cannot.
Also asked from this topic: the minimum age to become a Lok Sabha member under Article 84 (25 years); the minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership (30 years).
RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 December 2024 Shift 3 · Leader of Opposition and parliamentary terms

Q86. Who among the following is the leader of the house in the Lok Sabha?

  1. (a) Prime Minister
  2. (b) Opposition Leader
  3. (c) Lok Sabha Speaker
  4. (d) President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Prime Minister

Answer: Option 1 — Prime Minister
Under the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister, if a member of the Lok Sabha, is the Leader of the House.
If the PM is not a Lok Sabha member, he nominates a minister who is.
Revision note — Leaders in Parliament
• The Leader of the House arranges government business and the order of work in the House.
• Rajya Sabha: the Leader of the House is a minister nominated by the PM (Dec 2024: J. P. Nadda).
• Leader of Opposition (LoP) — leader of the largest opposition party with at least 10% of the seats (55 in Lok Sabha).
• LoP gets statutory recognition under the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, with Cabinet-minister rank.
• The LoP post in Lok Sabha was vacant 2014–2024; Rahul Gandhi became LoP in June 2024.
• The Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha; the Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Do not mix these up
• Leader of the House vs Speaker — the Leader of the House leads the government side; the Speaker is the neutral presiding officer.
Also asked from this topic: the minimum share of seats needed for a party's leader to be recognised as LoP (10% — 55 seats); who appoints the Prime Minister (the President).

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