Extra 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of Chapter 3: "Why Do We Need a Parliament?" from Class 8 Civics:-
Which is the highest law-making body in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission
d) State Legislature
Answer:
b) Parliament
The Parliament of India consists of how many houses?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer:
b) Two
What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b) Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
c) House of Commons and House of Lords
d) Senate and House of Representatives
Answer:
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Who is the head of the Lok Sabha?
a) President of India
b) Vice President of India
c) Speaker
d) Prime Minister
Answer:
c) Speaker
The Rajya Sabha is also known as:
a) Lower House
b) Upper House
c) House of the People
d) Legislative Assembly
Answer:
b) Upper House
Members of the Lok Sabha are elected for a term of:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer:
b) 5 years
How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
a) By the President
b) By Lok Sabha members
c) By elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
d) By the general public
Answer:
c) By elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
a) 500 members
b) 545 members
c) 552 members
d) 560 members
Answer:
c) 552 members
The President of India is a part of the Parliament.
a) True
b) False
Answer:
a) True
Which body has the power to impeach the President of India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Lok Sabha
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Parliament
Answer:
d) Parliament
Money Bills can be introduced only in:
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) Either house
d) Joint session of Parliament
Answer:
b) Lok Sabha
Who presides over the joint session of Parliament?
a) President
b) Vice President
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Prime Minister
Answer:
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer:
c) 25 years
The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is:
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer:
b) 30 years
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Vice President
d) Speaker
Answer:
c) Vice President
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Parliament?
a) Making laws
b) Implementing laws
c) Controlling finances
d) Discussing national issues
Answer:
b) Implementing laws
A Bill becomes an Act after:
a) Approval by the President
b) Passing by both houses
c) Both a and b
d) Introduction in Parliament
Answer:
c) Both a and b
The term 'bicameral legislature' refers to:
a) Single house legislature
b) Two houses legislature
c) Three houses legislature
d) Federal system
Answer:
b) Two houses legislature
Which house of Parliament is considered the 'House of the People'?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Legislative Council
Answer:
a) Lok Sabha
The first general elections in India were held in:
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1951-52
d) 1955
Answer:
c) 1951-52
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Speaker
d) Chief Justice
Answer:
b) President
The concept of Parliamentary system in India is borrowed from:
a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Germany
Answer:
b) UK
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Parliament?
a) Article 74
b) Article 79
c) Article 80
d) Article 81
Answer:
b) Article 79
The leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha is appointed as:
a) President
b) Vice President
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker
Answer:
c) Prime Minister
Which house of Parliament is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Both
d) Neither
Answer:
b) Rajya Sabha
How often does one-third of the Rajya Sabha members retire?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer:
a) Every 2 years
The maximum number of members nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha is:
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
Answer:
b)12
Which of the following is a function of the Indian Parliament?
a) Implementing laws
b) Enforcing laws
c) Making laws
d) Interpreting laws
Answer:
c) Making laws
The term 'Question Hour' is associated with which of the following?
a) Judiciary
b) Executive
c) Parliament
d) Election Commission
Answer:
c) Parliament
Which of the following is true about the Rajya Sabha?
a) It is dissolved every 5 years
b) It is a permanent body
c) All members are directly elected by the public
d) It has no role in the legislative process
Answer:
b) It is a permanent body
Who has the authority to summon and prorogue the sessions of Parliament?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer:
b) President
Which of the following statements is true regarding a Money Bill?
a) It can be introduced in either House of Parliament
b) It requires the approval of the Rajya Sabha
c) It can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha
d) The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill
Answer:
c) It can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for which of the following?
a) President
b) Lok Sabha
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Supreme Court
Answer:
b) Lok Sabha
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Parliament?
a) Bicameral structure
b) Direct election of Rajya Sabha members
c) Representation of states in Rajya Sabha
d) Nomination of members by the President
Answer:
b) Direct election of Rajya Sabha members
The term 'Zero Hour' in the context of parliamentary proceedings refers to:
a) The first hour of the sitting
b) The time immediately following the Question Hour
c) The last hour of the sitting
d) The time allocated for lunch
Answer:
b) The time immediately following the Question Hour
Which of the following is a power exclusive to the Lok Sabha?
a) Initiating impeachment proceedings against the President
b) Approving constitutional amendments
c) Passing Money Bills
d) Summoning joint sessions of Parliament
Answer:
c) Passing Money Bills
The Budget is presented in the Parliament by:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer:
c) Finance Minister
Which of the following statements is true about the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
a) Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha
b) Appointed by the President
c) Elected by the members of Lok Sabha
d) Nominated by the Prime Minister
Answer:
c) Elected by the members of Lok Sabha
The term of a Rajya Sabha member is:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer:
c) 6 years
Who among the following nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Vice President
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer:
b) President
