1.	The Parliament of India consists of _________ ?
	President House of the People and Council of States
	House of the People
	House of the People and Council of States
	Council of States
	Answer: President, House of the People and Council of States Explanation: Parliament is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
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2.	Which of the following is called the ‘popular chamber’ ?
	State Assembly
	Rajya Sabha
	Lok Sabha
	Gram Sabha
	Answer: Lok Sabha Explanation: Lok Sabha is called the popular chamber.
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3.	Who appoints the chief justice of India ?
	Prime Minister
	Loksabha Speaker
	Vice-President
	President
	Answer: President Explanation: According to the Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution, The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
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4.	Upper House of the Indian Parliament is also known as ____ ?
	Lok Sabha
	Rajya Sabha
	Vidhan Parishad
	Vidhan Sabha
	Answer: Rajya Sabha Explanation: India's legislative system consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) as the upper house and the Lok Sabha (House of the People) as the lower house.
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5.	Who among the following does NOT take part in the election of the President of India ?
	Elected Members of State Assembly
	Elected Members of the Lok Sabha
	Elected Member of Rajya Sabha
	Nominated Members of Parliament
	Answer: Nominated Members of Parliament Explanation: Only the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the State Legislative Assemblies are the members of the Electoral College of Presidential Election. Therefore, nominated members cannot vote in the election of the President of India.
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6.	How many sessions of the Lok Sabha are normally held in a year ?
	7
	5
	3
	2
	Answer: 3 Explanation: Three are generally three sessions of Lok Sabha take place in a year: Budget session: February to May. Monsoon session: July to September. Winter session: November to mid December.
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7.	In Parliamentary proceedings, how many matters per day as per their priority in the ballot are allowed to be raised during ‘Zero Hour’ ?
	21
	18
	19
	20
	Answer: 20 Explanation: In Parliamentary proceedings, 20 matters per day as per their priority in the ballot are allowed to be raised during ‘Zero Hour’.
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8.	Who acts as the President during a casual vacancy that arises due to the death of the President ?
	Nominated Lok Sabha member
	Vice-President
	Lok Sabha Speaker
	Chief Justice of India
	Answer: Vice-President Explanation: Vice-President acts as the President during a casual vacancy that arises due to the death of the President.
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9.	How many members of the Rajya Sabha can be nominated by the President of India ?
	14 members
	10 members
	16 members
	12 members
	Answer: 12 members Explanation: The President of India can nominate 12 members to Rajya Sabha. The nominated members are usually amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
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10.	The President of India can hold office for a term of _____ year/s ?
	5
	3
	1
	10
	Answer: 5 Explanation: Article 56(1) of the Constitution provides that the President of India shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
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