Indian Polity – Questions set 6

Q 1. What maximum number of members which can be nominated by President for Rajya Sabha?
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13

Q 2. What is maximum number of non-nominated members in Rajya Sabha?
a. 236
b. 238
c. 242
d. 250

Q 3. Which amendment to Indian Constitution introduced Union Territories?
a. 7th Amendment Act
b. 17th Amendment Act
c. 27th Amendment Act
d. 37th Amendment Act

Q 4. Which article says “There shall be Council of States”?
a. Article 61
b. Article 71
c. Article 79
d. Article 80

Q 5. Lok Sabha is also called?
a. Council of States
b. House of Peoples
c. People of States
d. House of Commons

Q 6. Which article says “There shall be House of Peoples”?
a. Article 61
b. Article 71
c. Article 80
d. Article 81

Q 7. What is the maximum number of member that can be directly elected from states for Lok Sabha?
a. 526
b. 528
c. 530
d. 532

Q 8. What is the maximum number of member that can be directly elected from Union Territories for Lok Sabha?
a. 16
b. 18
c. 20
d. 22

Q 9. Which year’s census is taken into consideration while allotting seats to states in Lok Sabha?
a. 1961
b. 1971
c. 1981
d. 1991

Q 10. While republishing the allotment of Lok Sabha seats to states, which year’s Census will be used?
a. 2016
b. 2020
c. 2026
d. 2036

Answers:
Q 1. (c), Q 2. (b), Q 3. (a), Q 4. (d), Q 5. (b), Q 6. (d), Q 7. (c), Q 8. (c), Q 9. (b), Q 10. (c)