Union Legislature

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Which of the following is the upper house of the Union Legislature?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President of India

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Union Legislature in India.

How many members are there in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 250

  2. 543

  3. 790

  4. 1090


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lok Sabha has a total of 543 members.

Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.

How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 245

  2. 250

  3. 299

  4. 360


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha has a total of 245 members.

Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

  4. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

What is the term of office of a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of a member of the Lok Sabha is 5 years.

What is the term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years.

How many times can a person be elected to the Lok Sabha?

  1. Once

  2. Twice

  3. Thrice

  4. Unlimited times


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person can be elected to the Lok Sabha unlimited times.

How many times can a person be elected to the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Once

  2. Twice

  3. Thrice

  4. Unlimited times


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person can be elected to the Rajya Sabha twice.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years.

What is the main function of the Union Legislature?

  1. To make laws

  2. To pass the budget

  3. To elect the President of India

  4. To impeach the President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the Union Legislature is to make laws.

Which of the following is not a function of the Union Legislature?

  1. To make laws

  2. To pass the budget

  3. To elect the Prime Minister of India

  4. To impeach the President of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Union Legislature does not elect the Prime Minister of India.

Which of the following is a power of the Union Legislature?

  1. To declare war

  2. To make peace

  3. To enter into treaties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Union Legislature has the power to declare war, make peace, and enter into treaties.

Which of the following is not a power of the Union Legislature?

  1. To regulate trade and commerce

  2. To impose taxes

  3. To borrow money

  4. To control the armed forces


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Union Legislature does not have the power to control the armed forces.

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