50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on the Lok Sabha:-



  1. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha? a) Article 80 b) Article 81 c) Article 82 d) Article 83 Answer: b) Article 81

  2. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution? a) 500 b) 525 c) 550 d) 552 Answer: d) 552

  3. How many members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the President? a) 2 b) 10 c) 12 d) 15 Answer: c) 12

  4. Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Lok Sabha? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Chief Justice of India Answer: c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

  5. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha? a) G.V. Mavlankar b) Hukam Singh c) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar d) Sardar Hukam Singh Answer: a) G.V. Mavlankar

  6. What is the term of the Lok Sabha? a) 4 years b) 5 years c) 6 years d) 7 years Answer: b) 5 years

  7. Who is considered the Father of the Lok Sabha? a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad d) G.V. Mavlankar Answer: d) G.V. Mavlankar

  8. Who appoints the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Members of Lok Sabha d) Vice President of India Answer: a) President of India

  9. Who is eligible to become the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? a) Only members of the ruling party b) Only members of the opposition party c) Any member of the Lok Sabha d) A nominated member of the Rajya Sabha Answer: c) Any member of the Lok Sabha

  10. Which of the following is not a power of the Lok Sabha? a) Legislative power b) Financial power c) Judicial power d) Constituent power Answer: c) Judicial power

  11. The Lok Sabha Secretariat is headed by the __________. a) Prime Minister b) Speaker c) President d) Vice President Answer: b) Speaker

  12. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not? a) President b) Lok Sabha Speaker c) Prime Minister d) Council of Ministers Answer: b) Lok Sabha Speaker

  13. The Lok Sabha is also known as the __________ House. a) Upper b) Lower c) Central d) None of the above Answer: b) Lower

  14. Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? a) President b) Vice President c) Prime Minister d) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: d) Speaker of Lok Sabha

  15. What is the tenure of a nominated member of the Lok Sabha? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 6 years Answer: a) 2 years

  16. The term of Lok Sabha can be extended during a national emergency for a maximum period of _________. a) 1 year b) 2 years c) 3 years d) 6 months Answer: b) 2 years

  17. Which one of the following is the principal function of the Lok Sabha? a) To legislate b) To execute laws c) To interpret laws d) To review laws Answer: a) To legislate

  18. What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of Lok Sabha? a) 21 years b) 25 years c) 30 years d) 35 years Answer: b) 25 years

  19. Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha (as of 2024)? a) Om Birla b) Sumitra Mahajan c) Meira Kumar d) Manohar Joshi Answer: a) Om Birla

  20. Which committee examines the expenditure of the Lok Sabha? a) Public Accounts Committee b) Estimates Committee c) Committee on Public Undertakings d) Committee on Government Assurances Answer: a) Public Accounts Committee

  21. Who is considered the Chief Executive of the Lok Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) President c) Speaker d) Leader of Opposition Answer: c) Speaker

  22. Who represents the Lok Sabha in its dealings with the President and the Rajya Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) Speaker c) Leader of the House d) Chief Justice of India Answer: b) Speaker

  23. Who decides on the disqualification of a member of the Lok Sabha on the grounds of defection? a) Speaker b) President c) Election Commission d) Prime Minister Answer: a) Speaker

  24. Which of the following is not a qualification for becoming a member of Lok Sabha? a) Must be a citizen of India b) Must be at least 25 years of age c) Must be a registered voter in any Indian state d) Must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament Answer: c) Must be a registered voter in any Indian state

  25. Who appoints the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha? a) President b) Prime Minister c) Speaker d) Leader of the ruling party Answer: c) Speaker

  26. What is the term of the Lok Sabha unless dissolved earlier? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 5 years Answer: d) 5 years

  27. Which of the following statements about the Lok Sabha is incorrect? a) It is the lower house of Parliament. b) It is the house of the people. c) Its members are directly elected by the people. d) Its members are appointed by the President. Answer: d) Its members are appointed by the President.

  28. Who has the authority to regulate the procedure in the Lok Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) Speaker c) President d) Chief Justice of India Answer: b) Speaker

  29. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha submits his resignation to the _________. a) Prime Minister b) President c) Vice President d) Council of Ministers Answer: b) President

  30. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? a) Article 92 b) Article 94 c) Article 95 d) Article 96 Answer: b) Article 94

  31. The Lok Sabha has the power to impeach the _________. a) Prime Minister b) President c) Chief Justice of India d) Governor Answer: b) President

  32. Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) President c) Speaker d) Leader of Opposition Answer: a) Prime Minister

  33. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by __________. a) Members of Lok Sabha b) Members of Rajya Sabha c) President d) Prime Minister Answer: a) Members of Lok Sabha

  34. What is the maximum gap allowed between two sessions of the Lok Sabha? a) 3 months b) 4 months c) 6 months d) 1 year Answer: c) 6 months

  35. Who is the custodian of the rights and privileges of the members of Lok Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) President c) Speaker d) Vice President Answer: c) Speaker

  36. Who is the final authority to interpret the provisions of the Constitution in matters of parliamentary law? a) Prime Minister b) President c) Speaker d) Chief Justice of India Answer: c) Speaker

  37. The Lok Sabha is dissolved by __________. a) President b) Prime Minister c) Speaker d) Council of Ministers Answer: a) President

  38. Who can introduce a Money Bill in the Lok Sabha? a) Any member of Lok Sabha b) Any member of Rajya Sabha c) Only the Prime Minister d) Only the Finance Minister Answer: c) Only the Prime Minister

  39. The quorum to constitute a meeting of the Lok Sabha is __________. a) One-tenth of the total membership of the House b) One-fourth of the total membership of the House c) One-third of the total membership of the House d) One-half of the total membership of the House Answer: c) One-third of the total membership of the House

  40. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Parliament? a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) B.R. Ambedkar d) Vallabhbhai Patel Answer: c) B.R. Ambedkar

  41. What is the minimum strength required for the Lok Sabha to conduct its proceedings? a) 50% b) 60% c) 75% d) No minimum strength required Answer: d) No minimum strength required