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