State PCS Polity Quiz

Polity MCQs (Articles 76–100)

Q1.

Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India (Article 76):

1. He must have the qualifications to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. He has the right to participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament.
3. He enjoys the same privileges as a Member of Parliament.

Which of the statements is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2.

Assertion (A): The Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President.

A) A and R both correct, R is the correct explanation
B) A and R both correct, R is not correct explanation
C) A correct, R incorrect
D) A incorrect, R correct

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Q3.

Match the following Articles with their provisions:

Articles	Provision
A. Art. 79	1. Sessions of Parliament
B. Art. 80	2. Composition of Parliament
C. Art. 85	3. Composition of Rajya Sabha
D. Art. 88	4. Rights of Ministers and AG in Parliament

Choose the correct matching:
A) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Q4.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Vice-President’s role (Articles 89–92)?

1. The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. When acting as President, he continues to function as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
3. In absence of the Vice-President, the Deputy Chairman presides over Rajya Sabha.

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 2 and 3 only

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Q5.

Statement-based Question:
Under Article 93, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha:

1. Are elected by the President.
2. Hold office during the life of Lok Sabha unless they resign or are removed earlier.
3. Can be removed only by a resolution passed by a majority of all members of Lok Sabha.

Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3

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Q6.

Assertion (A): Under Article 94, the Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after dissolution of the House.
Reason (R): This ensures the newly elected House is not without a Presiding Officer until a new Speaker is elected.

A) Both A and R are true, R is correct explanation
B) Both A and R are true, but R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true

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Q7.

Who presides over the joint sitting of Parliament (Article 118–108)?
A) Speaker of Lok Sabha
B) Vice-President
C) Prime Minister
D) Senior-most member of Lok Sabha

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Q8.

Consider the following regarding Article 100 (Voting in Parliament):

1. Questions are decided by a majority of members present and voting.
2. The Speaker/Chairman does not vote in the first instance.
3. In case of tie, the Speaker/Chairman exercises casting vote.

Which are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 2 and 3 only

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Q9.

Under Article 85, the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than:
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months

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Q10.

Match the following:

Provision	Article
A. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha	1. 89
B. Quorum in Parliament	2. 100
C. Vacation, resignation of Speaker/Deputy Speaker	3. 94
D. Salaries of MPs	4. 106

Correct matching:
A) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

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Q11.

Which Article provides for Parliamentary procedure to regulate its own business?
A) Art. 86
B) Art. 118
C) Art. 120
D) Art. 122

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Q12.

Assertion (A): The President can summon both Houses of Parliament to meet at a joint sitting under Article 108.
Reason (R): Joint sitting is applicable to both Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills.

A) Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true

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Q13.

Consider the following:

1. Oath of Members of Parliament – Article 99
2. Voting in Parliament – Article 100
3. Language to be used in Parliament – Article 120

Which are correctly matched?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

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Q14.

Which of the following is NOT true about Quorum (Article 100):
A) It is 1/10th of total membership of each House.
B) If quorum not present, House is adjourned or suspended.
C) Quorum is required only at the commencement of a session.
D) Quorum ensures minimum participation in parliamentary business.

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Q15.

Under Article 86, the President may:
A) Send messages to either House of Parliament.
B) Address either House or both Houses assembled together.
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

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Q16.

Which Article gives right of Ministers and Attorney General to speak in Parliament?
A) Art. 87
B) Art. 88
C) Art. 92
D) Art. 97

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Q17.

Statement based:
The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha:

1. Can be removed by a resolution of Lok Sabha.
2. Presides when the Speaker is absent.
3. Continues in office even after dissolution of Lok Sabha.

Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

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Q18.

Match the following Sessions of Parliament with Articles:

Sessions	Article
A. Summoning of Parliament	1. 85
B. Annual Address of President	2. 87
C. Messages by President	3. 86
D. Rights of AG	4. 88

Correct:
A) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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Q19.

The salaries and allowances of MPs are decided by:
A) The President
B) The Prime Minister
C) Parliament by law
D) Finance Commission

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Q20.

Assertion (A): Article 122 provides that courts cannot inquire into proceedings of Parliament.
Reason (R): This protects legislative privileges and ensures separation of powers.

A) Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true

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Q21.

Which Article deals with Privileges of Parliament?
A) Art. 104
B) Art. 105
C) Art. 106
D) Art. 107

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Q22.

Which of the following Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha?
A) Money Bill
B) Constitutional Amendment Bill
C) Ordinary Bill
D) Financial Bill (Category-II)

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Q23.

Article 107 provides that:
A) A Bill can originate in either House (except Money Bill).
B) Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill.
C) Both A and B
D) None

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Q24.

The first joint sitting of Parliament in India was held in:
A) 1951, Dowry Prohibition Bill
B) 1961, Dowry Prohibition Bill
C) 1965, Banking Service Bill
D) 1978, Banking Regulation Bill

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Q25.

Under Article 120, which of the following languages can be used in Parliament?

1. Hindi
2. English
3. Any scheduled language with Speaker’s permission

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Answers with Explanations (Articles 76–100)

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Q1. Article 76 – Attorney General of India

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 3

• Statement 1 ✅: AGI is the highest law officer of the country.
• Statement 2 ❌: Must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge, not HC judge.
• Statement 3 ✅: Holds office during the pleasure of the President.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Article 76 does not specify term of office.
• AGI enjoys the right of audience in all courts.
• However, AGI cannot practice privately against the Government of India.

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Q2. Article 76

Answer: (b) Attorney General of India

• AGI is ex-officio legal adviser to the Union Government.

📘 Extra Fact:

• The equivalent at the state level = Advocate General (Art. 165).

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Q3. Assertion-Reason (AGI salary)

Answer: (c) A is true, R is false

• A: AGI gets remuneration decided by the President ✅
• R: Salary is not fixed by Parliament ❌ (It’s decided by the President).

📘 Extra Fact:

• Constitution is silent on AGI’s salary. It’s decided on case-to-case basis.

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Q4. Article 76–77

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

• Statement 1 ✅: AGI has right to speak in Parliament.
• Statement 2 ✅: Cannot vote in Parliament.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Similar privilege given to AG of State in State Legislature.

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Q5. Match the following (Art. 77)

Answer: (a) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B

• Article 77(1) – Executive actions in name of President.
• Article 77(2) – Authentication of orders.
• Article 77(3) – Allocation of business.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Similar to Art. 166 at the state level.

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Q6. Council of Ministers

Answer: (b) 15% of total strength of Lok Sabha

• As per 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003).

📘 Extra Fact:

• Earlier no such limit.
• Similar restriction in States = 15% of State Assembly strength.

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Q7. Article 79

Answer: (a) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President

• Parliament = 3 components.

📘 Extra Fact:

• The President is not a member but an integral part of Parliament.

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Q8. Article 80

Answer: (c) 238 (as of 2025)

• Max strength = 250.
• Elected: 238; Nominated: 12.
• Currently: 238 elected members.

📘 Extra Fact:

• 12 nominated by President under Art. 80(3) from fields of literature, science, art, and social service.

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Q9. Rajya Sabha retirement

Answer: (c) One-third every 2 years

• Permanent House, not subject to dissolution.

📘 Extra Fact:

• First batch retired in 1962, thereafter every 2 years.

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Q10. Article 81

Answer: (b) 543

• Maximum strength of Lok Sabha = 550.
• Currently filled: 543 (elected) + 2 nominated (Anglo-Indian nomination abolished by 104th Amendment, 2019).

📘 Extra Fact:

• Next delimitation scheduled after 2026.

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Q11. Article 82

Answer: (d) Parliament by law after every Census

• Delimitation after every Census.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Currently frozen till 2026 (84th Amendment, 2001).

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Q12. Representation of UTs

Answer: (a) By Parliament under Article 239A and 81

• UTs represented in Lok Sabha under Article 81.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Puducherry, J&K, Delhi – have legislative assemblies.

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Q13. Qualification for MP

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

• Lok Sabha: 25 years.
• Rajya Sabha: 30 years.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Disqualifications under Article 102.

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Q14. Article 85

Answer: (c) Not more than 6 months

• President must summon Parliament at least once every 6 months.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Derived from British practice.
• First used in 1975 (Emergency) when sessions were delayed.

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Q15. Sessions of Parliament

Answer: (a) 3 (Budget, Monsoon, Winter)

• By convention, 3 sessions are held.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Earlier practice included a Spring session, later dropped.

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Q16. Joint Session

Answer: (d) Only for ordinary bills under Article 108

• No joint session for Constitutional Amendment or Money Bills.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Joint sessions have been held only 3 times (1961, 1978, 2002).

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Q17. Article 110

Answer: (b) Money Bill

• Speaker of Lok Sabha certifies.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Rajya Sabha can only delay Money Bill by 14 days.

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Q18. Assertion-Reason (Bill to law)

Answer: (a) Both A and R true, R correct explanation

• Both Houses must pass, except for Money Bills.

📘 Extra Fact:

• President has 3 options: assent, withhold, or return (except for Money Bill).

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Q19. Quorum

Answer: (b) 1/10th of total membership

• For each House.

📘 Extra Fact:

• If quorum not met → adjournment or suspension.

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Q20. Article 100 (Voting)

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

• Simple majority of those present and voting.
• Abstentions don’t count.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Speaker votes only in case of a tie (Casting Vote).

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Q21. Presiding officers

Answer: (a) Speaker – Lok Sabha, Chairman – Rajya Sabha

📘 Extra Fact:

• Vice President = Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• Pro tem Speaker = Temporary until new Speaker elected.

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Q22. Adjournment vs. Prorogation

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

• Adjournment = temporary.
• Prorogation = end of a session by President.

📘 Extra Fact:

• Dissolution = Only Lok Sabha, not Rajya Sabha.

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Q23. President’s Address

Answer: (b) First session after each general election and at beginning of each year

📘 Extra Fact:

• Under Article 87.
• Modeled on British practice of Queen’s Speech.

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Q24. Question Hour

Answer: (c) First hour of every sitting

• Starred, unstarred, short notice questions.

📘 Extra Fact:

• “Zero Hour” not mentioned in Constitution, started in 1962.

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Q25. Article 100 – Tie

Answer: (a) Speaker exercises a casting vote

📘 Extra Fact:

• Casting vote ensures decisions are not deadlocked.