Rajya Sabha Procedure MCQ — 94 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding restrictions on Special Mention in the Rajya Sabha: 1. Unless the Chairman otherwise directs, no member shall make more than one Special Mention during a week. 2. The total number of Special Mentions admitted for a day must be exactly seven. 3. A member associating with another member's Special Mention may do so with the Chairman's permission and shall not make a speech thereon. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding quorum in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The quorum bell in the Rajya Sabha lasts for five minutes. 2. If quorum is made within the first ringing of the bell, or within the second ringing as directed by the Chairman, the business of the House proceeds. 3. If quorum is not made, the Chairman may adjourn the House for a short while or for the rest of the day depending on the circumstances. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding passage of Bills and assent: 1. A Bill other than a Money Bill or Constitution Amendment Bill generally needs a simple majority of members present and voting for passage. 2. A Bill becomes an Act only after the President gives assent. 3. The President may return a Money Bill with recommendations for reconsideration. 4. Rajya Sabha may introduce a Money Bill if the President recommends it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Private Members' Bills in the Rajya Sabha: 1. The notice period for a motion for leave to introduce a Private Member's Bill is one month, unless the Chairman allows shorter notice. 2. A member can give a maximum of five notices for introduction of Private Members' Bills during a Session. 3. The relative precedence of introduced and pending Private Members' Bills is determined by a draw of lot. 4. The ten Members selected by draw of lot are required to indicate which of their pending Bills may be included in the List of Business for consideration and passing during a session. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills and Financial Bills in Rajya Sabha procedure: 1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Rajya Sabha's amendments to a Money Bill are adopted by the Lok Sabha as binding amendments. 3. A Money Bill must be returned by the Rajya Sabha within fourteen days from the date of its receipt. 4. A Category-I Financial Bill under Article 117(1) is, in all respects, just like an ordinary Bill. Which of the statements given above are correct?