Microtheme: ParliamentXHouses —
7 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2022] Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?
   1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
   2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
   3. To impeach the President of India
   Select the correct answer using the code given below :
   • (a) 1 and 2
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
2. [2020] Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
   • (a) the matter of creating new All India Services
   • (b) amending the Constitution
   • (c) the removal of the government
   • (d) making cut motions
   Correct Answer: (B) amending the Constitution
3. [2015] Consider the following statements :
   (1) The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative
   Assembly of that particular State.
   (2) The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular
   State.
   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
4. [2015] Consider the following statements :
   (1) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
   (2) The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
   (3) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only
5. [2013] With reference to Parliament, consider the following statements;
   1.The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
   2.While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
   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: (B) 2 only
6. [2012] Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
   • (a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State.
   • (b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
   • (c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement.
   • (d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.
   Correct Answer: (B) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
7. [2003] Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?
   • (a) Ordinary Bill
   • (b) Money Bill
   • (c) Finance Bill
   • (d) Constitution Amendment Bill
   Correct Answer: (D) Constitution Amendment Bill