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