Class 10 The Union Parliament Mock Test (ICSE)

Topics in The Union Parliament

• Federal set-up in India
• Lok Sabha: term, composition and qualifications
• Parliamentary procedures: sessions, quorum, question hour, adjournment and no-confidence motion
• The Speaker
• Rajya Sabha
• Powers and functions of Parliament

The Union Parliament practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   What fraction of the total members must be present in the House to constitute the quorum?

   1. (a)Half ($1/2$)
   2. (b)One-tenth ($1/10$)
   3. (c)One-third ($1/3$)
   4. (d)One-fourth ($1/4$)
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   1. Correct option: (b)+1

   Answer: (b)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following is a key feature of the federal set-up in India?

   1. (a)Appointment of the Prime Minister by the President
   2. (b)Division of powers between the Union and State governments
   3. (c)Provision of a single integrated judicial system
   4. (d)Single citizenship across the entire country
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   1. Correct option: (b)+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha under normal circumstances?

   1. (a)5 years
   2. (b)6 years
   3. (c)3 years
   4. (d)4 years
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   1. Correct option: (a)+1

   Answer: (a)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament?

   1. (a)The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
   2. (b)The Vice-President of India
   3. (c)The President of India
   4. (d)The Prime Minister of India
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   1. Correct option: (a)+1

   Answer: (a)
5. Q5Short answer·2 marks
   State any two ways in which the Rajya Sabha is structurally distinct from the Lok Sabha in terms of its composition and membership tenure.
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   1. First difference, any one of: the Rajya Sabha is a permanent House that cannot be dissolved, whereas the Lok Sabha can be dissolved before its term ends; Rajya Sabha members have a 6-year term with one-third retiring every two years, whereas Lok Sabha members are elected together for 5 years; most Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies (and the electoral colleges of certain Union Territories), whereas Lok Sabha members are directly elected by the people; 12 Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President for special knowledge of literature, science, art and social service; the Rajya Sabha represents the States and Union Territories, whereas the Lok Sabha represents the people; or any other valid difference in composition or tenure.+1
   2. Second difference, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: the Rajya Sabha is permanent and cannot be dissolved, unlike the Lok Sabha; its members serve 6 years with one-third retiring every two years, against the Lok Sabha's 5 years; most of its members are elected indirectly by State Legislative Assemblies (and Union Territory electoral colleges), whereas Lok Sabha members are directly elected; 12 of its members are nominated by the President; it represents the States, the Lok Sabha the people.
6. Q6Long answer·4 marks
   The Union Parliament exercises various powers to ensure the smooth governance of the nation. In this context, state any four legislative powers of the Union Parliament.
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   1. First legislative power, any one of: making laws on subjects in the Union List; making laws on subjects in the Concurrent List (the Union law prevails in a conflict); making laws on residuary subjects; making laws on a State List subject when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority in the national interest; making laws on State List subjects during a National Emergency; making laws for a State under President's Rule; making laws on a State subject at the request of two or more States; making laws to implement international treaties; amending the Constitution; approving ordinances issued by the President, which lapse six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless approved; or any other valid legislative power.+1
   2. Second legislative power, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. Third legislative power, a different one from the same list.+1
   4. Fourth legislative power, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any four of: laws on Union List subjects; laws on Concurrent List subjects; laws on residuary subjects; laws on State List subjects after a Rajya Sabha resolution or during a National Emergency; laws for a State under President's Rule; laws to implement treaties; amending the Constitution; approving the President's ordinances.

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