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Question (1)

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Which of the following is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?

(A) Lok Sabha
(B) Vidhan Sabha
(C) Rajya Sabha
(D) Gram Sabha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Parliament consists of two Houses—Lok Sabha (Lower House) and Rajya Sabha (Upper House).

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Question (2)

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A state has both a Vidhan Sabha and a Vidhan Parishad. Such a legislature is called

(A) Federal legislature
(B) Unicameral legislature
(C) Bicameral legislature
(D) Parliamentary executive

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A legislature with two Houses is called a bicameral legislature.

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Question (3)

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The Parliament was scheduled to function for 120 hours in a session. Due to disruptions, it functioned only for 90 hours. What was its productivity?

(A) 65%
(B) 70%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Productivity = (Actual hours ÷ Scheduled hours) × 100 = (90 ÷ 120) × 100 = 75%.

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Question (4)

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A bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament but has not yet become a law. What is the next essential step?

(A) Approval by the Prime Minister
(B) Approval by the Chief Justice of India
(C) Assent of the President
(D) Approval by all State Assemblies

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A bill becomes a law only after receiving the President's assent.

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Question (5)

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During a session, Parliament was expected to sit for 30 days at 6 hours per day. It actually functioned for 150 hours. How many hours were lost?

(A) 20 hours
(B) 25 hours
(C) 30 hours
(D) 35 hours

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Scheduled hours = 30 × 6 = 180 hours. Lost hours = 180 − 150 = 30 hours.

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Question (6)

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Why is the Executive made responsible to the Legislature in a parliamentary system?

(A) To increase the powers of judges
(B) To ensure accountability of the government
(C) To abolish elections
(D) To reduce public participation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Legislature can question and scrutinize the Executive, ensuring accountability.

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Question (7)

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The 1st Lok Sabha had 677 sittings and the 13th Lok Sabha had 356 sittings. By how many sittings did the number decrease?

(A) 301
(B) 311
(C) 321
(D) 331

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

677 − 356 = 321 sittings.

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Which situation best reflects the checking function of the Legislature over the Executive?

(A) Courts interpreting laws
(B) MPs asking ministers questions during Question Hour
(C) Citizens voting in elections
(D) Governors appointing ministers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Question Hour enables MPs to seek explanations and hold the government accountable.

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Question (9)

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A session was scheduled for 24 sittings. Due to repeated disruptions, only 18 sittings were completed. What percentage of sittings took place?

(A) 70%
(B) 72%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(18 ÷ 24) × 100 = 75%.

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Question (10)

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If an important bill is debated thoroughly in both Houses before being passed, which democratic value is strengthened the most?

(A) Accountability and informed decision-making
(B) Judicial supremacy
(C) Centralisation of power
(D) Emergency powers

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Thorough debate improves scrutiny, accountability and quality of laws.

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Question (1)

Which of the following is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament?

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Question (2)

A state has both a Vidhan Sabha and a Vidhan Parishad. Such a legislature is called

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Question (3)

The Parliament was scheduled to function for 120 hours in a session. Due to disruptions, it functioned only for 90 hours. What was its productivity?

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Question (4)

A bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament but has not yet become a law. What is the next essential step?

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Question (5)

During a session, Parliament was expected to sit for 30 days at 6 hours per day. It actually functioned for 150 hours. How many hours were lost?

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Question (6)

Why is the Executive made responsible to the Legislature in a parliamentary system?

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Question (7)

The 1st Lok Sabha had 677 sittings and the 13th Lok Sabha had 356 sittings. By how many sittings did the number decrease?

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Question (8)

Which situation best reflects the checking function of the Legislature over the Executive?

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Question (9)

A session was scheduled for 24 sittings. Due to repeated disruptions, only 18 sittings were completed. What percentage of sittings took place?

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Question (10)

If an important bill is debated thoroughly in both Houses before being passed, which democratic value is strengthened the most?

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