Q1. A Bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses on:
A) Dissolution of the House
B) Prorogation of the House
C) Adjournment sine die
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: All pending bills (except those listed below) lapse on dissolution of Lok Sabha. Bills pending in Rajya Sabha or passed by Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha do not lapse.
Q2. The “Zero Hour” in Parliament:
A) Is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure
B) Starts immediately after Question Hour
C) Can be used to raise matters without prior notice
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Zero Hour is a purely Indian parliamentary innovation (not in Rules) and runs roughly from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm after Question Hour. Members raise matters without 10-day prior notice.
Q3. Which of the following financial powers is/are exclusively vested with Lok Sabha?
- Voting on Demands for Grants
- Approving taxation proposals
- Passing the Money Bill
- Considering the reports of CAG
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: CAG reports are laid before both Houses. Demands for Grants and Money Bills are exclusive to Lok Sabha (Rajya Sabha can only recommend).
Q4. The Parliament of India can make laws on State List subjects in national interest under Article 249 if:
A) Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by simple majority
B) Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by special majority
C) Both Houses pass a resolution by absolute majority
D) President issues an ordinance
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 249 requires Rajya Sabha resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for one year (renewable).
Q5. The maximum gap permitted between two sessions of Parliament is:
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 9 months
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Article 85(1) mandates that six months shall not intervene between the last sitting in one session and the date appointed for first sitting in the next session. In practice, it is kept around 5–5.5 months.
