The Parliament Building (Sansad Bhavan) in New Delhi was constructed to accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety. What was the main reason for constructing the new Parliament Building?
  • To replace the old building
  • To accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety
  • To move Parliament to a new city
  • To increase the number of Lok Sabhas
What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?
  • Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • House of Commons and House of Lords
  • Senate and House of Representatives
  • National Assembly and State Assembly
Who is included in the composition of the Indian Parliament?
  • A) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  • B) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
  • C) President, Prime Minister, and Lok Sabha
  • D) President, Prime Minister, and Rajya Sabha
The structure with two houses in the Indian Parliament is called a ________ system.
  • bicameral
  • unilateral
  • federal
  • unitary
Members of the Lok Sabha are chosen by:
  • Direct elections by the people
  • Nomination by the President
  • Selection by the Prime Minister
  • Appointment by the Supreme Court
What is the maximum number of members envisaged for the Lok Sabha by the Constitution?
  • 550
  • 500
  • 600
  • 545
Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the electoral college.
  • True
  • False
Both the number of Rajya Sabha seats allocated and the number of MPs represented in the Lok Sabha are based on the population of each state.
  • True
  • False
What is shown in the image?
  • Lok Sabha Chambers in the new Parliament building
  • Rajya Sabha Chamber
  • Supreme Court
  • Prime Minister's Office
What inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India?
  • Britain's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
  • America's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
  • France's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
  • Japan's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
What is federalism as practiced in India?
  • Federalism is a form of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, as well as local governments.
  • Federalism is a system where only the central government holds all the power.
  • Federalism means that only local governments have authority over all matters.
  • Federalism is a form of monarchy where the king shares power with no one.
Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament?
  • The Vice President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
  • The President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Prime Minister of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Rajya Sabha.
The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) was felt necessary during the making of the Indian Constitution because:
  • it would provide representation to the states in the federal structure
  • it would help in faster passing of laws
  • it would reduce the power of the President
  • it would ensure only one house of Parliament
Which of the following is NOT a source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution? Choose the correct option.
  • Britain's system of Parliamentary democracy
  • Ancient republics (mahajanapadas)
  • American Bill of Rights
  • Village panchayats
What is a sceptre? Fill in the blank: A sceptre is a decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their ________.
  • power
  • wealth
  • wisdom
  • beauty
Who was the first Prime Minister of India to whom the Sengol was handed over on 14 August 1947?
  • Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri
Where is the Sengol now placed in the new Lok Sabha?
  • Near the Speaker’s chair
  • At the entrance of the Lok Sabha
  • In the Central Hall
  • In the Prime Minister’s office
What does the Nandi at the top of the Sengol symbolise?
  • Justice
  • Power
  • Wealth
  • Wisdom
which election is not conducted by Election Commission of India?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Local Government
  • Rajya Sabha
Which of the following languages was NOT among the original 12 languages for simultaneous interpretation in Parliament?
  • Hindi
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • Assamese
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Union Executive?
  • The President
  • The Vice President
  • The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
The Council of Ministers is chosen from among the MPs of both houses of Parliament.
  • True
  • False
Which of the following is a Constitutional function of the Parliament?
  • Making laws for the country
  • Appointing judges directly
  • Conducting state elections
  • Enforcing court judgments
Which of the following is NOT a key function of the Parliament according to the Constitution?
  • Constitutional functions
  • Lawmaking
  • Judicial review
  • Executive accountability
Fill in the blank: The Parliament is directly entrusted with upholding the core values of the Indian Constitution, including enabling parliamentary democracy through _______.
  • universal adult suffrage
  • judicial review
  • presidential assent
  • federal veto
Which of the following is a core value that the Parliament upholds according to the Indian Constitution?
  • A) Ensuring federalism
  • B) Promoting monarchy
  • C) Limiting adult suffrage
  • D) Ignoring Directive Principles of State Policy
What is a bill? Choose the correct option.
  • A draft of a proposed law that needs to be approved by the parliament before it can be enacted into law.
  • A law that has already been enacted.
  • A constitutional amendment.
  • A government policy.
When did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) come into existence?
  • 2002
  • 2008
  • August 2009
  • 1990
Fill in the blank: The roots of the RTE Act lie in the ________ of State Policy of the Indian Constitution.
  • Directive Principles
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Preamble
  • Schedules
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 21A, mandating free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years?
  • 42nd Amendment
  • 86th Amendment
  • 74th Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
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