Prelims Morning Test 21 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1.The President is not a member of either House but forms an integral part of Parliament.

2. A session of Parliament stands terminated upon prorogation but not upon adjournment sine die.

3.The President may prorogue the Houses even when they have not been adjourned sine die.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the dissolution of the Lok Sabha:
1.A pending Bill in the Rajya Sabha lapses on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

2.A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on dissolution.

3.A Bill pending before the President for assent does not lapse.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Which of the following circumstances may lead to a Joint Sitting of Parliament?
1.Rajya Sabha rejects an Ordinary Bill passed by Lok Sabha.

2.Rajya Sabha suggests amendments to a Money Bill.

3.Rajya Sabha fails to pass an Ordinary Bill within six months

4. Both Houses finally disagree regarding amendments to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Select the correct answer.

Q4. Consider the following statements:
1.Every Money Bill is a Financial Bill.

2.Every Financial Bill is not necessarily a Money Bill.

3.Every Financial Bill requires prior recommendation of the President.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Q5. Which of the following correctly distinguishes a Money Bill from a Financial Bill (Category I)?
1.Money Bill can be certified only by the Speaker.

2. Rajya Sabha can reject a Financial Bill but cannot reject a Money Bill.

3. Joint Sitting is possible only in case of Financial Bill.

Select the correct answer.

Q6. With reference to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1.It alone can authorize Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in national interest.

2.It alone can initiate the removal of the Vice-President.

3.It alone can create a new All India Service.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary Committees:

1.Department-related Standing Committees examine Demands for Grants before discussion in Lok Sabha.

2.Public Accounts Committee examines whether expenditure conforms to Parliament’s approval.

3.Estimates Committee examines CAG reports.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8. Which of the following statements regarding voting in Parliament is/are correct?
1.The Speaker exercises a casting vote only in case of equality of votes.

2. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha also enjoys a casting vote.

3. In a Joint Sitting, the Speaker exercises a casting vote in case of equality.

Select the correct answer.

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the legislative process:
1.President may return an Ordinary Bill for reconsideration.

2. President may return a Money Bill for reconsideration.

3.President is constitutionally bound to give assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q10. Consider the following statements:
1.Parliament can legislate on a State List subject during National Emergency.

2.Parliament can legislate on a State List subject if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two thirds of the members present and voting.

3.Parliament can legislate on a State List subject for States consenting under Article 252.

4. Laws made under Article 249 automatically cease to operate immediately after the Rajya Sabha resolution expires.
Which of the statements given above are correct?