{"id":12219,"date":"2025-08-24T13:52:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T12:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=12219"},"modified":"2025-10-23T06:28:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T05:28:35","slug":"parliamentary-system-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/24\/parliamentary-system-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary System Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. Which type of government system does India follow?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Presidential system<br>b) Parliamentary system<br>c) Federal system<br>d) Unitary system<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Parliamentary system<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> India follows a <strong>Parliamentary system of government<\/strong> based on the <strong>Westminster model of the UK<\/strong>, with the Prime Minister as the real executive and the President as the nominal executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. In a Parliamentary system, who is the real executive authority?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Governor<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Although the President is the nominal head, the <strong>Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers exercise real executive powers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>3. The Parliamentary system in India is borrowed from which country?<br><\/strong><\/mark>a) USA<br>b) Canada<br>c) UK<br>d) Australia<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Westminster model<\/strong> of the UK inspired India\u2019s Parliamentary form of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. Which Article of the Constitution provides for a Parliamentary system at the Union level?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 74 &amp; 75<br>b) Article 52 &amp; 53<br>c) Article 61<br>d) Article 80<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 74 &amp; 75<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Articles <strong>74 &amp; 75<\/strong> deal with the <strong>Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head<\/strong> to aid and advise the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. The principle of \u2018Collective Responsibility\u2019 of the Council of Ministers is mentioned in which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 73<br>b) Article 75(3)<br>c) Article 74(1)<br>d) Article 78<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 75(3)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> According to Article 75(3), the <strong>Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>c) President<br>d) Chief Justice of India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President dissolves the Lok Sabha<\/strong> on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. In the Parliamentary system, the head of the State is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Speaker<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President is the nominal head of the State<\/strong>, while the Prime Minister is the head of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. In the Indian Parliamentary system, the President is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Real Executive<br>b) Nominal Executive<br>c) Dictator<br>d) Judiciary head<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Nominal Executive<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President functions as the <strong>constitutional head<\/strong>, acting on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. Who is known as the \u201cKeystone of the Cabinet Arch\u201d in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>d) Governor<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Prime Minister<\/strong> is the central figure in the Council of Ministers and is often described as the \u201cKeystone of the Cabinet Arch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. Which feature of the Parliamentary system ensures that the executive is accountable to the legislature?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Bicameralism<br>b) Judicial Review<br>c) Collective Responsibility<br>d) Separation of Powers<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Collective Responsibility<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Council of Ministers remains in office only as long as it enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. The concept of the Parliamentary system in India is rooted in which principle?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Checks and Balances<br>b) Rule of Law<br>c) Responsible Government<br>d) Judicial Supremacy<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Responsible Government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Parliamentary system in India ensures a <strong>responsible government where the executive is responsible to the legislature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. The President of India exercises his powers:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Independently<br>b) On the advice of the Prime Minister<br>c) On the advice of the Council of Ministers<br>d) On the advice of Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) On the advice of the Council of Ministers<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 74, the President acts on the <strong>aid and advice of the Council of Ministers<\/strong> headed by the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. In the Parliamentary system, Ministers hold office during the pleasure of:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Lok Sabha<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ministers are appointed by the President and hold office during his pleasure, but in practice, they remain in office <strong>as long as they have the confidence of the Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Vice President<br>c) Lok Sabha Speaker<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President appoints the Prime Minister<\/strong>, usually the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. The principle of Parliamentary sovereignty is strongest in which country?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) USA<br>b) India<br>c) UK<br>d) Canada<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In the <strong>UK, Parliament is sovereign<\/strong>, unlike India, where the Constitution is supreme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. The Indian President can act independently in which case?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Appointment of Prime Minister<br>b) Dissolution of Lok Sabha<br>c) Appointment of Chief Justice<br>d) Promulgation of Ordinance<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Appointment of Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President can act independently when <strong>no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha<\/strong>, and he must decide whom to appoint as Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. The Parliamentary system in states is provided under which Articles?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Articles 153\u2013164<br>b) Articles 168\u2013177<br>c) Articles 200\u2013213<br>d) Articles 214\u2013231<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Articles 153\u2013164<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> These Articles deal with <strong>Governors, Chief Ministers, and State Council of Ministers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. The Council of Ministers at the Union level is collectively responsible to:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha<br>c) Both Houses<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is <strong>collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. The President can dismiss the Council of Ministers when:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) They lose confidence of Rajya Sabha<br>b) They lose confidence of Lok Sabha<br>c) They lose confidence of Judiciary<br>d) They lose confidence of Governors<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) They lose confidence of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> If the Lok Sabha passes a <strong>no-confidence motion<\/strong>, the President must dismiss the Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><code><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. Who presides over the joint sessions of Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/code><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Vice President<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Speaker presides over joint sittings<\/strong> of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha under Article 118.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. The Parliamentary system in India ensures the fusion of which organs?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Legislature and Judiciary<br>b) Executive and Judiciary<br>c) Executive and Legislature<br>d) Judiciary and Executive<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Executive and Legislature<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In the Parliamentary system, the <strong>executive (Council of Ministers) is drawn from and accountable to the legislature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Dual executive<br>b) Collective responsibility<br>c) Separation of powers<br>d) Leadership of Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Separation of powers<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Parliamentary system is based on <strong>fusion of powers<\/strong>, not strict separation as in the Presidential system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. The term \u2018Cabinet Government\u2019 refers to:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Government by President<br>b) Government by Ministers collectively<br>c) Government by Prime Minister alone<br>d) Government by Judiciary<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Government by Ministers collectively<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Cabinet government means <strong>a government where policy decisions are taken collectively by Ministers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. In India, the concept of \u2018Rule of Law\u2019 is ensured through:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Presidential supremacy<br>b) Parliamentary accountability<br>c) Judicial review<br>d) Collective responsibility<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Judicial review<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Supreme Court ensures rule of law<\/strong> through its power of judicial review over executive and legislative actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. Which of the following makes the Indian Parliamentary system unique from the UK model?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Nominal head of State<br>b) Real head is Prime Minister<br>c) Sovereignty of Parliament<br>d) Written Constitution and Judicial Review<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) Written Constitution and Judicial Review<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Unlike the UK, India has a <strong>written Constitution and judicial review<\/strong>, limiting the sovereignty of Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. Which of the following is a demerit of the Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Stable government<br>b) More accountability<br>c) Cabinet dictatorship<br>d) Leadership of Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Cabinet dictatorship<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Parliamentary system sometimes results in <strong>cabinet dictatorship<\/strong>, where the Cabinet dominates Parliament due to majority support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. Which institution controls the executive in a Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Judiciary<br>b) President<br>c) Parliament<br>d) Election Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>executive (Council of Ministers)<\/strong> remains in office as long as it has the <strong>confidence of the Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. The office of the Prime Minister is created by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Constitution of India<br>b) Parliamentary statute<br>c) Convention<br>d) Presidential order<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Constitution of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>74<\/strong> and <strong>75<\/strong> provide for the office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. The Council of Ministers in India is of how many categories?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Two<br>b) Three<br>c) Four<br>d) Five<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Three<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Council of Ministers has <strong>Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. In India, the Cabinet is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Larger body<br>b) Smaller inner body of the Council of Ministers<br>c) A Constitutional body<br>d) A judicial body<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Smaller inner body of the Council of Ministers<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Cabinet is a smaller body within the Council of Ministers<\/strong> that takes major policy decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Vice President<br>d) Speaker<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Vice President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article <strong>64<\/strong>, the <strong>Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. In the Indian Parliamentary system, the President can send back advice to the Council of Ministers:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Twice<br>b) Thrice<br>c) Once<br>d) Cannot send back<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Once<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President can <strong>send back advice once for reconsideration<\/strong>, but if re-submitted, he must act on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. Which Article mentions the Prime Minister\u2019s duty to communicate with the President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 74<br>b) Article 75<br>c) Article 78<br>d) Article 80<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 78<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>78<\/strong> defines the <strong>duties of the Prime Minister<\/strong> regarding communication between the President and Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. The Cabinet system of government was first introduced in India in:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 1858<br>b) 1919<br>c) 1935<br>d) 1947<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) 1919<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Government of India Act, 1919<\/strong> introduced the Cabinet system at the provincial level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. The President can address both Houses of Parliament together under which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 85<br>b) Article 86<br>c) Article 87<br>d) Article 88<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 87<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>87<\/strong> empowers the President to <strong>address both Houses of Parliament<\/strong> at the beginning of the first session each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. The responsibility of the Council of Ministers is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Collective only<br>b) Individual only<br>c) Both collective and individual<br>d) Neither<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Both collective and individual<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ministers are <strong>collectively responsible to Lok Sabha<\/strong> and <strong>individually responsible to the President<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. Who decides the portfolios of Ministers in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Lok Sabha<br>d) Cabinet<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Prime Minister allocates portfolios<\/strong> among Ministers and reshuffles them when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Indian Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) It ensures harmony between executive and legislature<br>b) It provides for collective responsibility<br>c) The President is the real head of government<br>d) It follows the principle of responsible government<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) The President is the real head of government<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In India, the <strong>Prime Minister is the real head of government<\/strong>, not the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. Which of the following makes the Indian Parliament sovereign in law-making?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) No judicial review<br>b) Written Constitution<br>c) Plenary legislative powers<br>d) Emergency powers<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Plenary legislative powers<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament enjoys <strong>plenary legislative powers<\/strong> within its constitutional limits, though subject to <strong>judicial review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. The Prime Minister is called \u2018First among equals\u2019 because:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) He is head of Cabinet<br>b) He is more powerful than President<br>c) He controls judiciary<br>d) He appoints Governors<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) He is head of Cabinet<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Prime Minister is <strong>one among Ministers but leads them<\/strong>, hence \u2018first among equals\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of the Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Bicameral legislature<br>b) Leadership of Prime Minister<br>c) Collective responsibility<br>d) Majority rule<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Bicameral legislature<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Bicameralism is not essential; a Parliamentary system may exist even in unicameral legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. The provision for a Parliamentary system at the state level is provided in which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 153<br>b) Article 154<br>c) Article 163<br>d) Article 164<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) Article 164<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>164<\/strong> provides that the <strong>Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha<br>b) President<br>c) Rajya Sabha<br>d) Speaker<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President formally appoints the Prime Minister<\/strong>, who must enjoy majority support in Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. Which House of Parliament exercises greater control over the Council of Ministers?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha<br>b) Rajya Sabha<br>c) Both equally<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. What is meant by the term \u201cMinisterial Responsibility\u201d?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Responsibility of ministers to judiciary<br>b) Responsibility of ministers to President<br>c) Responsibility of ministers to Parliament<br>d) Responsibility of ministers to bureaucracy<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Responsibility of ministers to Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ministers are <strong>responsible to Parliament (Lok Sabha)<\/strong> for their policies and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. Who is the constitutional head of the State government in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Chief Minister<br>b) Governor<br>c) State Assembly Speaker<br>d) High Court Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Governor<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Governor is the constitutional head<\/strong>, while the Chief Minister is the real executive at the state level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. In India, who enjoys the discretionary powers in appointing a Prime Minister?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Lok Sabha Speaker<br>c) Vice President<br>d) Chief Justice of India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> If no party has a clear majority, the <strong>President uses discretion<\/strong> to appoint a Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Which of the following controls the Cabinet in a Parliamentary system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) Parliament<br>c) President<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Cabinet is accountable to the Parliament (Lok Sabha)<\/strong> and can be removed by a no-confidence motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. The Parliamentary form of government ensures:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Concentration of powers<br>b) Separation of powers<br>c) Fusion of powers<br>d) Judicial supremacy<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Fusion of powers<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Parliamentary system is based on the <strong>fusion of executive and legislature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. In the Parliamentary system of India, who acts as the link between the President and the Council of Ministers?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Vice President<br>b) Lok Sabha Speaker<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per <strong>Article 78<\/strong>, the <strong>Prime Minister acts as the link<\/strong> between the President and Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Who can introduce a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Any member of Parliament<br>b) Only ruling party members<br>c) Only opposition members<br>d) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Any member of Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Any member of Lok Sabha<\/strong> can move a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers. If passed, the entire Cabinet must resign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. What is the minimum support needed to admit a no-confidence motion?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 25 members<br>b) 50 members<br>c) 75 members<br>d) 100 members<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) 50 members<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A no-confidence motion requires the <strong>support of at least 50 members of Lok Sabha<\/strong> to be admitted for discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>d) Finance Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article <strong>110<\/strong>, the <strong>Speaker has the final authority<\/strong> to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. A Money Bill can be introduced only in:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha<br>c) Either House<br>d) Joint Session<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Only Lok Sabha<\/strong> has the power to introduce Money Bills. Rajya Sabha can only recommend amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. In the Parliamentary system, who holds the position of &#8220;Leader of the House&#8221;?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Speaker<br>d) Vice President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Prime Minister is the Leader of the House<\/strong> in Lok Sabha (and in Rajya Sabha if he is a member there).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. The Parliamentary system in India ensures:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Independence of executive<br>b) Accountability of executive<br>c) Supremacy of President<br>d) Supremacy of judiciary<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Accountability of executive<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In a Parliamentary system, the <strong>executive is accountable to the legislature (Lok Sabha)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Vice President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In absence of the Vice President, the <strong>Deputy Chairman presides over Rajya Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. The concept of &#8216;Shadow Cabinet&#8217; is related to which country?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) USA<br>b) UK<br>c) Canada<br>d) India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) UK<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>UK Parliamentary system<\/strong> has the concept of a \u2018Shadow Cabinet\u2019 formed by the opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. Who has the power to summon or prorogue Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Speaker<br>d) Cabinet<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President summons and prorogues sessions of Parliament<\/strong> on the advice of the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 months<br>b) 4 months<br>c) 5 months<br>d) 6 months<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) 6 months<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The gap between two sessions of Parliament <strong>cannot exceed 6 months<\/strong> (Article 85).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. The Parliament of India consists of:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only<br>c) Prime Minister and Lok Sabha<br>d) President and Lok Sabha<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article <strong>79<\/strong>, the Parliament consists of the <strong>President and two Houses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 500<br>b) 545<br>c) 552<br>d) 560<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 552<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is <strong>552 (530 from states, 20 from UTs, 2 nominated by President)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Which House of Parliament is called the &#8216;House of People&#8217;?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha<br>c) Both Houses jointly<br>d) State Assemblies<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Lok Sabha is known as the <strong>House of the People<\/strong>, as members are directly elected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>64. The tenure of Rajya Sabha is:<\/strong><br>a) 5 years<br>b) 6 years<br>c) Permanent body with one-third members retiring every 2 years<br>d) 7 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Permanent body with one-third members retiring every 2 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Rajya Sabha is a <strong>permanent body<\/strong>; it never dissolves. Every <strong>two years, one-third members retire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. Which of the following powers is exclusive to Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Amendment of Constitution<br>b) Impeachment of President<br>c) Passing of Money Bills<br>d) Approval of Treaties<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Passing of Money Bills<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Only <strong>Lok Sabha can introduce and pass Money Bills<\/strong>; Rajya Sabha has only advisory role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. Who is known as the &#8220;Guardian of the Lok Sabha&#8221;?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Speaker<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Speaker is the guardian of the rights and privileges of Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Members of Lok Sabha<br>c) Members of both Houses<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Members of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Speaker is elected by the members of Lok Sabha<\/strong> from among themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>d) Vice President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 118 provides that the <strong>Speaker presides over joint sittings<\/strong> of Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. Which House has more financial powers?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha<br>c) Both equal<br>d) State Assemblies<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Lok Sabha has <strong>greater financial powers<\/strong> as it controls Money Bills and grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 238<br>b) 245<br>c) 250<br>d) 260<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 250<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Rajya Sabha can have a <strong>maximum of 250 members<\/strong> (238 elected, 12 nominated).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. Who nominates members to the Rajya Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) Speaker<br>c) President<br>d) Chief Justice<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President nominates 12 members<\/strong> to Rajya Sabha from fields like literature, science, arts, social service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. Who nominates members to the Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Vice President<br>d) Election Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>President nominates 2 members of Anglo-Indian community<\/strong> to Lok Sabha (till 2020, abolished by 104th Amendment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. The maximum period for which the Lok Sabha can be extended during an emergency is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 1 year at a time<br>b) 2 years at a time<br>c) 6 months<br>d) Cannot be extended<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) 1 year at a time<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> During a national emergency, the Lok Sabha tenure can be <strong>extended by 1 year at a time<\/strong>, but not beyond 6 months after emergency ceases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. Which House represents the States in Indian federalism?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha<br>b) Rajya Sabha<br>c) Both equally<br>d) Legislative Assemblies<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Rajya Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Rajya Sabha is called the <strong>Council of States<\/strong> and represents states at the national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. Who is the &#8216;Presiding Officer&#8217; of Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Vice President<br>c) Speaker<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Speaker is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha<\/strong> and maintains order in the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. Who presides over Rajya Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Speaker<br>b) President<br>c) Vice President<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Vice President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Lok Sabha members<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) Rajya Sabha members<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lok Sabha members<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Both the <strong>Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by Lok Sabha<\/strong> members from among themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. What is the quorum required in either House of Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 1\/5th of total members<br>b) 1\/8th of total members<br>c) 1\/10th of total members<br>d) 1\/6th of total members<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 1\/10th of total members<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article <strong>100<\/strong>, the <strong>quorum is one-tenth of total membership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. The first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha was:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarojini Naidu<br>b) Indira Gandhi<br>c) Meira Kumar<br>d) Sushma Swaraj<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Meira Kumar<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> <strong>Meira Kumar<\/strong> was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha (2009\u20132014).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. Who decides on the disqualification of MPs under Anti-Defection Law?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Supreme Court<br>c) Speaker\/Chairman of the House<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker\/Chairman of the House<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha)<\/strong> decides on disqualification under the <strong>Tenth Schedule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. The concept of the Anti-Defection Law was introduced by which amendment?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment<br>b) 44th Amendment<br>c) 52nd Amendment<br>d) 61st Amendment<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 52nd Amendment<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>52nd Amendment Act, 1985<\/strong> inserted the Tenth Schedule, introducing Anti-Defection Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. The Prime Minister must be:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Member of Lok Sabha only<br>b) Member of Rajya Sabha only<br>c) Member of either House of Parliament<br>d) Member of Legislative Assembly<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Member of either House of Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Prime Minister can be a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. A Minister who is not a member of either House must get elected within:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 months<br>b) 6 months<br>c) 9 months<br>d) 1 year<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) 6 months<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 75, a non-MP can be a Minister for <strong>maximum 6 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. The maximum number of Ministers (including PM) can be what percentage of Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 10%<br>b) 12%<br>c) 15%<br>d) 20%<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 15%<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>91st Amendment Act, 2003<\/strong> fixed the limit of Council of Ministers to <strong>15% of Lok Sabha strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. The Cabinet Secretariat functions under:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Cabinet Secretary<br>d) Speaker<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Prime Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Cabinet Secretariat works under the direct charge of the Prime Minister<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. Who is known as the \u2018Leader of Opposition\u2019?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Any opposition leader<br>b) Leader of the largest opposition party<br>c) Second largest party leader<br>d) President\u2019s nominee<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Leader of the largest opposition party<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Leader of Opposition is the leader of the largest opposition party<\/strong> with at least 10% of Lok Sabha seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. Which Article provides for the impeachment of the President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 52<br>b) Article 61<br>c) Article 74<br>d) Article 75<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 61<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>61<\/strong> provides the <strong>procedure for impeachment of the President<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. Who conducts the election of the President of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) Parliament<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) Vice President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Election Commission of India conducts the election of the President<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. Which Article provides for the Vice President of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 62<br>b) Article 63<br>c) Article 65<br>d) Article 66<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 63<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article <strong>63<\/strong> provides that there shall be a <strong>Vice President of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. Who presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Senior-most MP<br>c) A member of Panel of Chairpersons<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) A member of Panel of Chairpersons<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, <strong>one from the Panel of Chairpersons presides<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. The Union Budget is prepared by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Finance Minister<br>d) Planning Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Finance Minister<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Finance Minister prepares and presents the Union Budget<\/strong> before Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. The Union Budget is presented first in:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha<br>b) Rajya Sabha<br>c) Joint Session<br>d) President\u2019s House<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Union Budget is always presented first in Lok Sabha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The first Union Budget of Independent India was presented by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Jawaharlal Nehru<br>b) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty<br>c) Morarji Desai<br>d) John Mathai<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) R. K. Shanmukham Chetty<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The first Budget of Independent India was presented by <strong>R. K. Shanmukham Chetty in 1947<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. Which of the following motions tests the stability of the government?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Censure Motion<br>b) Privilege Motion<br>c) No-Confidence Motion<br>d) Adjournment Motion<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) No-Confidence Motion<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A <strong>No-Confidence Motion, if passed, forces the Council of Ministers to resign<\/strong>, testing government stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. Which of the following motions is used to censure the government?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Privilege Motion<br>b) Censure Motion<br>c) Adjournment Motion<br>d) Calling Attention Motion<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Censure Motion<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A <strong>Censure Motion<\/strong> criticizes the government\u2019s policies and demands explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. Which House has the power to initiate impeachment of the President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha only<br>b) Rajya Sabha only<br>c) Either House of Parliament<br>d) Joint Session only<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Either House of Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>process of impeachment of the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. Which House can make laws on subjects in the State List under Article 249?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Lok Sabha<br>b) Rajya Sabha<br>c) Both Houses jointly<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Rajya Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article <strong>249<\/strong>, <strong>Rajya Sabha can authorize Parliament to make laws on State List subjects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. Who can preside over the joint session of Parliament in absence of Speaker?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha<br>c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> In absence of the Speaker, the <strong>Deputy Speaker presides over the joint sitting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment<br>b) 44th Amendment<br>c) 61st Amendment<br>d) 73rd Amendment<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 61st Amendment<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>61st Amendment Act, 1988<\/strong> reduced the voting age to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. Who is the final authority to interpret the Constitution?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) President<br>c) Supreme Court<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Supreme Court<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The <strong>Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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