Microtheme: ParliamentxProcedures —
11 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the
   Parliament of India:
   1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
   2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
   3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.
   Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
   • (a) All the three statements are correct
   • (b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 2
   • (c) There is only one correct statement
   • (d) There is no correct statement
   Correct Answer: (C) There is only one correct statement
2. [2024] With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
   1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
   2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die, but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.
   3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2
   • (c) 2 and 3*
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3*
3. [2020] Consider the following statements:
   1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
   2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
   3. There is no minimum number of days of that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 2 and 3 only
   Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
4. [2019] Consider the following statements:
   1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
   2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
   3. The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 3 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
5. [2019] With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
   1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
   2. When a State Legislature does’ not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.
   Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
6. [2017] Consider the following statements:
   1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.
   2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the Opposition.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
7. [2017] The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of
   Ministers through
   1. Adjournment motion
   2. Question hour
   3. Supplementary questions
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
8. [2014] Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
   1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
   2. A motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
9. [2013] The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international
   treaties
   • (a) with the consent of all the States
   • (b) with the consent of the majority of States
   • (c) with the consent of the States concerned
   • (d) without the consent of any State
   Correct Answer: (D) without the consent of any State
10. [2012] Consider the following statements:
    1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
    2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate election disputes.
    3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3
    • (c) 1 and 3
    • (d) None
    Correct Answer: (D) None
11. [2012] In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an Adjournment Motion is:
    • (a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
    • (b) to let opposition members, collect information from the ministers
    • (c) to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
    • (d) to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
    Correct Answer: (A) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance