Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 5 practice quiz in English part 2 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 5practice quiz in English part 2 1 / 201. How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected? A. Directly by the people B. Indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies C. Appointed by the Prime Minister D. Nominated by the President Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is an indirectly elected body where members of the State Legislative Assemblies elect its members. 2 / 202. What is the role of parliamentary committees? A. To replace the Parliament B. To assist the Parliament in its functions C. To control the executive D. To appoint judges Explanation: Parliamentary committees help the Parliament in various functions like lawmaking and financial scrutiny. 3 / 203. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Parliament? A. Lawmaking B. Financial control C. Judicial appointments D. Executive control Explanation: The Parliament does not appoint judges. 4 / 204. What is the role of the bureaucracy in the lawmaking process? A. Enacting bills B. Drafting bills C. Voting on bills D. Introducing bills Explanation: The bureaucracy drafts bills under the supervision of the concerned minister. 5 / 205. What is a bicameral legislature? A. A legislature with two houses B. A legislature with one house C. A legislature with no houses D. A legislature with three houses Explanation: A bicameral legislature is a legislative body with two houses or chambers. 6 / 206. What is the principle of representation in the Rajya Sabha? A. Equal representation for all states B. Representation based on geographical size C. Representation based on population D. Representation based on economic contribution Explanation: States with larger populations have more representatives in the Rajya Sabha than states with smaller populations. 7 / 207. What is the term for the maximum duration of a Lok Sabha? A. 4 years B. 6 years C. 7 years D. 5 years Explanation: The Lok Sabha is elected for a maximum term of five years. 8 / 208. Which of the following is NOT a house of the Indian Parliament? A. House of Lords B. Rajya Sabha C. Lok Sabha D. Council of States Explanation: The House of Lords is a part of the British Parliament, not the Indian Parliament. 9 / 209. What is the Question Hour in Parliament? A. A time for voting on bills B. A time for members to ask questions to ministers C. A time for ministers to introduce bills D. A time for debates on matters of public importance Explanation: The Question Hour is held daily during Parliament sessions where members can ask questions to ministers. 10 / 2010. What is a no-confidence motion? A. A motion to adjourn the House B. A motion to reject a bill C. A motion to remove the President D. A motion to remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers Explanation: A no-confidence motion is a powerful tool to remove the government if it loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha. 11 / 2011. How many members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President? A. 12 B. 10 C. 20 D. 15 Explanation: The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from various fields. 12 / 2012. What are Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPCs)? A. Committees consisting of only Rajya Sabha members B. Committees consisting of members from the judiciary C. Committees consisting of only Lok Sabha members D. Committees consisting of members from both houses of Parliament Explanation: JPCs are formed for specific purposes like discussing a particular bill or investigating financial irregularities. 13 / 2013. Who is the final authority in regulating the business of the Parliament? A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha B. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. The Prime Minister D. The President Explanation: The presiding officer of the legislature, which is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the lower house, has the final authority in regulating its business. 14 / 2014. What is the basis for dividing the country into constituencies for Lok Sabha elections? A. Roughly equal population B. Economic contribution C. Administrative convenience D. Equal geographical size Explanation: The country is divided into constituencies of roughly equal population for Lok Sabha elections. 15 / 2015. Which of the following is NOT a way in which the Parliament controls the executive? A. Judicial review B. No-confidence motion C. Lawmaking D. Financial control Explanation: Judicial review is the power of the judiciary, not the Parliament. 16 / 2016. What is the primary function of the legislature? A. Executive control B. Lawmaking C. Policy implementation D. Judicial review Explanation: The primary function of the legislature is to make laws for its people. 17 / 2017. Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a bicameral legislature? A. Faster decision-making B. Double check on decisions C. Representation of diverse interests D. Representation of different regions Explanation: A bicameral legislature can slow down the decision-making process as decisions are discussed twice. 18 / 2018. What is the term for the national legislature in India? A. Parliament B. Rajya Sabha C. State Legislature D. Lok Sabha Explanation: The term ‘Parliament’ refers to the national legislature in India. 19 / 2019. What is the Zero Hour in Parliament? A. A time for debates on bills B. A time for members to raise any matter they deem important C. A time for ministers to answer questions D. A time for voting on motions Explanation: The Zero Hour allows members to raise any important matter, although ministers are not obligated to reply. 20 / 2020. How does the Parliament exercise financial control over the executive? A. By introducing bills B. By appointing judges C. By approving the budget D. By conducting elections Explanation: The Parliament exercises financial control by granting resources to the government through the budget. Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
