Rajya Sabha MCQ: MCQ Test
23 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 23
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
- ATo change the existing territory of a Satate and to change the name of the State
- BTo pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
- CTo amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
- DTo determine the functions of the Election Commission and the determine the number of Election Commissioners
Question 2 of 23
According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha____
- AIs dissolved once in 2 years
- BIs dissolved every 5 years
- CIs dissolved every 6 years
- DIs not subject of dissolution
Question 3 of 23
How is Rajya Sabha dissolved?
- AAt the end of Chairman's tenure
- BPresident dissolves after 5 years
- CDissolved with Lok Sabha automatically
- DNone of these
Question 4 of 23
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the___
- ARajya Sabha
- BLok Sabha
- CPlanning Commission
- DNational Development Council
Question 5 of 23
The Rajya Sabha is dissolved after___
- AEvery five years
- BEvery six years
- COn the advice of the Prime Minister
- DNone of these
Question 6 of 23
Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
- AThe Chairman, Rajya Sabha
- BThe President
- CThe Joint-Session of Parliament
- DNone
Question 7 of 23
Rajya Sabha can delay the Finance Bill sent for its consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of ____
- AOne year
- BOne month
- CFourteen days
- DSeven days
Question 8 of 23
The quorum of Rajya Sabha is _____
- A1/5th of the total membership
- B1/6th of the total membership
- C1/8th of the total membership
- D1/10th of the total membership
Question 9 of 23
Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member?
- AVidhan Sabha
- BCouncil of Ministers
- CLok Sabha
- DRajya Sabha
Question 10 of 23
Which is the House where the Chair person is not the member of that House?
- ARajya Sabha
- BLok Sabha
- CLegislative Council
- DLegistative Assembly
Question 11 of 23
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
- AThe matter of creating new All India Services
- BAmending the Constitution
- CThe removal of the government
- DMaking cut motions
Question 12 of 23
Which one of the following states has be lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha?
- AJharkhand
- BChhattisgarh
- CJammu and Kashmir
- DHimachal Pradesh
Question 13 of 23
The resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India can be proposed in____
- ALok Sabha only
- BRajya Sabha only
- CJoint Session of Parliament
- DAny House of Parliament
Question 14 of 23
Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
- AThe President
- BThe Vice-President
- CThe Prime Minister
- DThe Speaker
Question 15 of 23
Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of ____
- AMoney bills
- BNone-money bills
- CSetting up of new All India Services
- DAmendment of the Constitution
Question 16 of 23
What could be the maximum time limit of 'Zero Hour'?
- A30 minutes
- B1 hour
- C2 hours
- DIndefinite period
Question 17 of 23
What is the fixed strength of Rajya Sabha?
- A210
- B220
- C230
- D250
Question 18 of 23
In which House of the Parliament, the Presiding Officer is not a member of the House?
- ALok Sabha
- BRajya Sabha
- CVidhan Sabha
- DVidhan Parishad
Question 19 of 23
Which one of the following cannot be dissolved but can be abolished?
- ALok Sabha
- BRajya Sabha
- CState Legislative Assemblies
- DNone of these
Question 20 of 23
What is the term of a member of the Rajya Sabha?
- A3 years
- B4 years
- C5 years
- D6 years
Question 21 of 23
The tenure of the Rajya Sabha is ____
- A2 years
- B5 years
- C6 years
- DPermanent
Question 22 of 23
The upper house of Indian Parliament is known as___
- AThe Rajya Sabha
- BThe Lok Sabha
- CThe National Assembly
- DThe Indian Parliament
Question 23 of 23
How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha?
- A2
- B10
- C12
- D15