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Parliament — Lok Sabha: BPSC Prelims PYQs

34 previous-year questions on Parliament — Lok Sabha, asked 1994–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   What is the minimum age laid down for a person to seek election to the Lok Sabha?

   1. A18 years
   2. B21 years
   3. C25 years
   4. DNone of these
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

   In order to be chosen a member of the Lok Sabha, a person must not be less than the age of?

   1. A18 years
   2. B21 years
   3. C25 years
   4. D30 years
   5. ENone of the above/ More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

   Minimum age for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President is

   1. A25, 30 and 35
   2. B25, 35 and 45
   3. C25, 30 and 30
   4. D25, 35 and 35
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   What is the minimum age for a Member of the Parliament?

   1. A18 years
   2. B21 years
   3. C25 years
   4. D30 years
   5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

   The state-wise allocation of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the 1971 Census. Up to which year does this remain intact?

   1. A2031
   2. B2026
   3. C2021
   4. D2011
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   The determination of Lok Sabha seats in each state is done by the Delimitation Commission. Until which year has this delimitation been put on hold?

   1. A2024
   2. B2025
   3. C2026
   4. D2027
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   Presently the number of seats of each state in Lok Sabha is allotted on the basis of-

   1. ACensus of 1951
   2. BCensus of 1961
   3. CCensus of 1971
   4. DCensus of 1981
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Who holds power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?

   1. AMinorities Commission
   2. BPresident of India
   3. CPrime Minister
   4. DVice-President
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

   What is the position of representation of Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha?

   1. ANomination of them has been done away with by 104th Constitutional Amendment
   2. BTwo Anglo-Indians are nominated by the President
   3. CThey are nominated as per their population
   4. DOne Anglo-Indian is nominated by the President
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the two seats that were reserved for the Anglo-Indian community?

    1. A108th
    2. B100th
    3. C102nd
    4. D104th
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    Prior to the completion of tenure, the Lok Sabha can be dissolved by–

    1. AThe will of President
    2. BSpeaker
    3. CThe President on the recommendation of Council of Ministers
    4. DThe President on the recommendation of the Speaker
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    Lok Sabha can be dissolved before the completion of its term.

    1. AAt the discretion of the President
    2. BAt the discretion of the Prime Minister
    3. CAt the discretion of the speaker of Lok Sabha
    4. DBy the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020 · 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

    Generally how many sessions are there in the Lok Sabha?

    1. A3
    2. B4
    3. C5
    4. D6
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    Session of Lok Sabha is called for at least-

    1. AOnce in a year
    2. BTwo times in a year
    3. CThree times in a year
    4. DFour times in a year
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

    What should be the interval between the two consecutive sessions of Parliament?

    1. AFour Month
    2. BSix Month
    3. C1 Year
    4. DFixed by the President
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    Which State sends the largest number of members in Lok Sabha?

    1. ABihar
    2. BMadhya Pradesh
    3. CWest Bengal
    4. DUttar Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

    So long as the representation in Lok Sabha is concerned, which states rank second and third?

    1. ABihar and Maharashtra
    2. BMadhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
    3. CMadhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
    4. DBihar and Madhya Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    A candidate of Lok Sabha Poll loses his security amount if he/she does not get –

    1. A1/3 of valid votes
    2. B1/4 of valid votes
    3. C1/5 valid votes
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    First General Election of Lok Sabha was held in-

    1. A1949
    2. B1952
    3. C1950
    4. D1954
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    9th Lok Sabha was dissolved on –

    1. AMarch, 1991
    2. BJune, 1996
    3. CApril, 1997
    4. DFebruary, 1998
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    The election for 12th Lok Sabha of India was held in-

    1. AApril, 1996
    2. BJune, 1996
    3. CApril, 1997
    4. DFebruary, 1998
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

    Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha?

    1. APresident
    2. BPrime Minister
    3. CSpeaker
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

    Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by –

    1. AAll members of parliament
    2. BPublic directly
    3. CAll members of Lok Sabha
    4. DThe members of parties in majority
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

    The power to recruit the Secretarial staff of the House of the People is vested in:

    1. AUnion Public Service Commission
    2. BPrime Minister's Office (PMO)
    3. CStaff Selection Commission
    4. DPresident after consultation with the Speaker of the House of the people
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

    Present Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker is -

    1. AMr. P.M. Sayeed
    2. BMrs. Nazma Heptulla
    3. CMr. G.M.C. Balayogi
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

    Money Bill can be presented -

    1. AOnly in the Lok Sabha
    2. BOnly in the Rajya Sabha
    3. CIn both the Houses
    4. DIn joint meeting of both the Houses
    5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

27. 27. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    What constitutes the definition of money bill under article 110 of the Indian Constitution?

    1. AThe imposition, abolition, alteration or regulation of any tax
    2. BThe regulation of borrowings of money
    3. CThe appropriation of money out of the consolidated fund of India
    4. DDeclaration of any expenditure to be charged on the consolidated fund of India
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

    Under which Article of the Indian Constitution the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is necessary to be laid before the Parliament?

    1. AArticle 113
    2. BArticle 114
    3. CArticle 112
    4. DArticle 111
    Answer and explanation →

29. 29. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

    By whom are the expenses of the Parliament of India controlled?

    1. ALok Sabha
    2. BRajya Sabha
    3. CFinance Commission
    4. DComptroller and Auditor General
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

30. 30. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament?

    1. APresident
    2. BVice President
    3. CSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
    4. DPrime Minister
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

31. 31. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    What is the object of “cut motion” in Parliament?

    1. ATo move a proposal to reduce expenditure in the budget proposals
    2. BTo restrict day-to-day financial expenditure of the government
    3. CTo restrict grants from consolidated fund of India
    4. DTo restrict the grants of the Government
    Answer and explanation →

32. 32. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

    A seat of an M.P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house for a continuous period of –

    1. ASix months
    2. BTwo months
    3. CThree months
    4. DOne year
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

33. 33. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha enjoys

    1. AThe right to vote only in case of a tie
    2. BThe right to vote like other members of the House
    3. CTwo votes - one in ordinary course and the other in case of a tie
    4. DNo right to vote
    Answer and explanation →

34. 34. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    Which Article of the Constitution restrict a Member of Parliament to hold the office of profit?

    1. AArticle 102 (1) (c)
    2. BArticle 102 (1) (b)
    3. CArticle 102 (1) (d)
    4. DArticle 102 (1) (a)
    Answer and explanation →