Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs for UPSC Aspirants

How many of them can you guess correctly?

QN. What is the maximum gap / interval between two sessions of parliament?

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Answer: C [6 months]

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QN. Who has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha?

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Answer: C [The President]

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QN. Which State has the largest number of members in Lok Sabha?

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Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]

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QN. Which of the following writs can be issued against a private individual?

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Answer: A [Habeas Corpus]

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QN. Who has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha?

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Answer: C [The President]

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Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs for UPSC Aspirants

QN. What is the maximum gap / interval between two sessions of parliament?

[A] 30 days [B] 50 days [C] 6 months [D] 12 months

ANS.

Answer: C [6 months]

From time to time, the sessions of the parliament are called upon by president.

QN. Who has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha?

[A] The Chief Justice of India [B] The Attorney General [C] The President [D] The Prime Minister

ANS.

Answer: C [The President]

The President of India has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.

QN. Which State has the largest number of members in Lok Sabha?

QN. Which State has the largest number of members in Lok Sabha?

[A] Maharashtra [B] West Bengal [C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Madhya Pradesh

[A] Maharashtra [B] West Bengal [C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Madhya Pradesh

ANS.

Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]

It has 80 seats in Lok Sabha and 31 seats in Rajya Sabha .

QN. Which of the following writs can be issued against a private individual?

[A] Habeas Corpus [B] Prohibition [C] Mandamus [D] Certiorari

ANS.

Answer: A [Habeas Corpus]

The writ of habeas corpus can be issued against both public authorities and private individuals.

QN. Who has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha?

[A] The Chief Justice of India [B] The Attorney General [C] The President [D] The Prime Minister

ANS.

Answer: C [The President]

The President of India has the power to summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.