Trivia Quiz: What Do You Know About Lok Sabha?
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Lok Sabha elections are held every:
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3 years
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4 years
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5 years
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6 years
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Currently, the Lok Sabha Elections are on the head, and many of you are interested to know about what this election is all about. Are you interested in politics? How much do you know about Indian Politics? The Lok Sabha also refer as House of the People is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, while the upper house is known as Rajya Sabha. So, let's take this quiz to test and increase your knowledge about Lok Sabha elections. All the best!
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Name the union territory which has more seats in the Lok Sabha that all the other union territories?
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Chandigarh
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Delhi
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Puducherry
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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A. DelhiExplanation
Delhi has more seats in the Lok Sabha than all the other union territories. This is because Delhi is not only a union territory but also the capital city of India. It has a larger population and hence more representation in the Lok Sabha compared to other union territories like Chandigarh, Puducherry, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.Rate this question:
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Which actress from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency joined the party and approved her candidature to contest the 2019 elections?
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Hema Malini
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Urmila Matondkar
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Twinkle Khanna
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Juhi Chawla
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A. Urmila MatondkarExplanation
Urmila Matondkar, an actress from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, joined the party and approved her candidature to contest the 2019 elections.Rate this question:
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According to the Constitution of India, the maximum number of members the Lok Sabha is:
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543
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545
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552
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557
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A. 552Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha is 552. This is determined by the representation of each state and union territory in proportion to their population. Out of the total 552 members, 530 are elected from states, 20 from union territories, and 2 are nominated by the President to represent the Anglo-Indian community. This ensures fair representation and reflects the diversity of India's population in the Lok Sabha.Rate this question:
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The maximum duration between the last session of the dissolved Lok Sabha and the recalling of the Lok Sabha is:
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2 months
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4 months
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5 months
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6 months
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A. 6 monthsExplanation
The maximum duration between the last session of the dissolved Lok Sabha and the recalling of the Lok Sabha is 6 months. This means that after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, a new session must be convened within a period of 6 months. If the new session is not called within this time frame, it would be a violation of the constitutional provisions.Rate this question:
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What number of seats reserved for scheduled caste in the Lok Sabha is:
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59
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79
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89
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99
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A. 79Explanation
The number of seats reserved for scheduled caste in the Lok Sabha is 79. This is determined by the Constitution of India, which provides for reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The reservation ensures representation and participation of these marginalized communities in the democratic process and decision-making.Rate this question:
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12 members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India, what is the corresponding number for Lok Sabha?
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2
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4
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6
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8
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A. 2Explanation
The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament of India, and the President of India nominates 12 members to this house. On the other hand, the Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament, and it consists of directly elected representatives from the various constituencies across the country. The corresponding number for the Lok Sabha would be 2, as each state and union territory is represented by at least 2 members in the Lok Sabha.Rate this question:
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The Deputy Speaker in the Twelfth Lok Sabha was?
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GMC Balayogi
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PM Sayeed
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S Gopalan
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GC Malhotra
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A. PM SayeedExplanation
The Deputy Speaker in the Twelfth Lok Sabha was PM Sayeed.Rate this question:
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Which Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate does not hold a seat from Uttar Pradesh in the Sixteenth Lok Sabha?
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Mulayam Singh Yadav
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Akhilesh Yadav
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Akshay Yadav
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Dimple Yadav
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A. Akhilesh YadavExplanation
Akhilesh Yadav is the correct answer because he is the only candidate listed who holds a seat from Uttar Pradesh in the Sixteenth Lok Sabha. Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akshay Yadav, and Dimple Yadav are all associated with the Samajwadi Party and hold seats from Uttar Pradesh in the Sixteenth Lok Sabha.Rate this question:
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Lok Sabha's first hour of every sitting is known as?
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Zero Hour
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Business Hour
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Question Hour
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None of these
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A. Question HourExplanation
The Lok Sabha's first hour of every sitting is known as the Question Hour. During this time, Members of Parliament can ask questions to ministers regarding various issues, policies, and government actions. This hour is a crucial part of parliamentary democracy as it allows for accountability and transparency in governance. It provides an opportunity for MPs to seek clarifications and raise concerns on behalf of their constituents.Rate this question:
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