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🇮🇳 Member of Parliament (MP) — Full Details
🏛️ 1. Meaning
A Member of Parliament (MP) is a representative elected (or nominated) to the Parliament of India, which consists of two Houses:
Lok Sabha (House of the People)
Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
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🗳️ 2. Types of Members of Parliament
Type House How They Are Chosen Tenure
Lok Sabha MP Lower House Elected directly by the people through General Elections 5 years
Rajya Sabha MP Upper House Elected indirectly by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies 6 years (1/3rd retires every 2 years)
Nominated MPs Both Houses Nominated by the President (12 in Rajya Sabha for arts, science, literature & social service; 2 in Lok Sabha — now discontinued) Same as other MPs
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📜 3. Qualifications for Being an MP
Requirement Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha
Citizenship Must be an Indian citizen Must be an Indian citizen
Age Minimum 25 years Minimum 30 years
Voter Must be a registered voter in India Must be a registered voter in India
Other Should not hold an office of profit under government Same
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⛔ 4. Disqualifications
A person is disqualified from being an MP if:
Holds an office of profit under government.
Is unsound of mind or insolvent.
Is not a citizen of India.
Found guilty under anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule).
Convicted for certain criminal offences.
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🏗️ 5. Election Process
Lok Sabha MPs: Elected directly by citizens of India from 543 constituencies.
Rajya Sabha MPs: Elected by the elected MLAs of States/UTs using Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.
Nominated MPs: Selected by the President of India based on their achievements.
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💼 6. Roles and Powers of MPs
Debate and vote on Bills and policies.
Frame and amend laws.
2. Financial Powers:
Control over government spending and taxation.
Approve annual Union Budget.
MPs hold the government accountable through questions, motions, and debates.
4. Electoral Powers:
MPs participate in electing the President and Vice President of India.
5. Constitutional Powers:
Can propose and vote on Constitutional Amendments.
💰 7. Salary and Allowances
Basic Salary: ₹1,00,000 per month
Constituency Allowance: ₹70,000 per month
Office Expense Allowance: ₹60,000 per month
Daily Allowance: ₹2,000 per day during Parliament session
(Values may change by amendments.)
🏠 8. Privileges of MPs
Freedom of Speech in Parliament (Article 105).
Exemption from arrest during Parliament sessions (except for criminal offences).
Immunity from court proceedings for anything said in Parliament.
Right to information and access to official documents.
📚 9. Responsibilities of MPs
Represent their constituency or state.
Raise issues of public importance.
Attend Parliament sessions regularly.
Serve on Parliamentary Committees (Public Accounts, Estimates, etc.).
Communicate people’s problems to the government.
🏁 10. Termination of Membership
Membership ends when:
The House is dissolved (Lok Sabha).
Resignation is accepted by the Speaker/Chairman.
Disqualification under Constitution or Representation of People Act.
Death of the MP.
🧠 50 Important Questions with Answers
General Knowledge
1. Q: What does MP stand for?
A: Member of Parliament
2. Q: How many Houses does the Indian Parliament have?
A: Two
3. Q: Name the two Houses of Parliament.
A: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
4. Q: Who elects Lok Sabha MPs?
A: People of India directly
5. Q: Who elects Rajya Sabha MPs?
A: Members of State Legislative Assemblies
6. Q: Who nominates MPs to Rajya Sabha?
A: President of India
7. Q: How many members are nominated to Rajya Sabha?
A: 12
8. Q: From which fields are nominated members chosen?
A: Arts, Literature, Science, and Social Services
9. Q: How long is the term of a Lok Sabha MP?
A: 5 years
10. Q: How long is the term of a Rajya Sabha MP?
A: 6 years
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Qualifications and Disqualifications
11. Q: Minimum age for Lok Sabha MP?
A: 25 years
12. Q: Minimum age for Rajya Sabha MP?
A: 30 years
13. Q: Who decides questions of disqualification of MPs?
A: President, in consultation with the Election Commission
14. Q: Under which schedule is anti-defection law given?
A: Tenth Schedule
15. Q: Which act governs the election of MPs?
A: Representation of the People Act, 1951
16. Q: Can an MP hold office of profit under government?
A: No
17. Q: Who administers oath to MPs?
A: President of India
18. Q: Where do MPs take oath?
A: In the House they belong to
19. Q: Can an MP be re-elected?
A: Yes
20. Q: Who decides the salary of MPs?
A: Parliament itself
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Powers and Functions
21. Q: Which article gives MPs freedom of speech in Parliament?
A: Article 105
22. Q: MPs participate in the election of which offices?
A: President and Vice President
23. Q: What is the main duty of an MP?
A: Representing people and making laws
24. Q: Which House controls the executive?
A: Lok Sabha
25. Q: Can an MP introduce a Private Member’s Bill?
A: Yes
26. Q: Who presides over Lok Sabha?
A: Speaker
27. Q: Who presides over Rajya Sabha?
A: Vice President of India
28. Q: Can a Minister be a non-MP?
A: Yes, but must become MP within 6 months
29. Q: Who moves a No-Confidence Motion?
A: Any Lok Sabha MP
30. Q: Can MPs ask questions to Ministers?
A: Yes, during Question Hour
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Privileges and Rights
31. Q: What protects MPs from arrest during session?
A: Parliamentary Privilege
32. Q: Can MPs be punished for misconduct in House?
A: Yes, by the House itself
33. Q: What is the penalty for violating party whip?
A: Disqualification under anti-defection law
34. Q: Can MPs travel free in trains?
A: Yes, as part of privileges
35. Q: Can MPs draw pensions after retirement?
A: Yes
36. Q: Who decides misconduct cases of MPs?
37. Q: What is Zero Hour?
A: Time for MPs to raise urgent public issues
38. Q: What is Question Hour?
A: Time for MPs to ask questions to Ministers
39. Q: What is the role of Parliamentary Committees?
A: To examine bills, policies, and reports
40. Q: Who maintains discipline in Lok Sabha?
A: Speaker
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Facts and Miscellaneous
41. Q: Who is the first woman MP of India?
42. Q: Who is the longest-serving MP in India?
43. Q: Who was India’s youngest MP?
A: Chandrani Murmu (at 25 years)
44. Q: How many MPs form the Electoral College for Presidential election?
A: All elected MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
45. Q: MPs are elected under which system?
A: First Past the Post (for Lok Sabha)
46. Q: MPs’ salary and allowances are revised by?
A: Act of Parliament
47. Q: Can MPs hold dual citizenship?
A: No
48. Q: What is the full form of MPLADS?
A: Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
49. Q: When was MPLADS launched?
A: 1993
50. Q: How much fund is allocated to each MP under MPLADS?
A: ₹5 crore per year (approx.)
