UPSC Prelims Marathon 10 March – Parliament – 2026

Consider the following pairs regarding Parliamentary devices:
DeviceKey Feature
I. Calling Attention MotionProcedure to seek an authoritative statement from a Minister; no voting follows.
II. Adjournment MotionRequires the support of 50 members to be admitted; involves an element of censure.
III. Censure MotionCan be moved against an individual minister; if passed, the Council of Ministers must resign.
IV. Zero HourAn informal Indian innovation not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.
V. Special MentionA device in the Lok Sabha used to raise matters that cannot be raised under other rules.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:
1.To be eligible for election as the President of India, a person must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, whereas for the Vice-President, the qualification is tied to the Rajya Sabha.
2.The Constitution provides a reciprocal arrangement where the President submits his resignation to the Vice-President, and the Vice-President submits his to the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following bodies/offices:
1.Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
2.National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP)
3.NITI Aayog
4.Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
How many of the above are statutory bodies/offices?

With reference to Parliamentary Privileges in India, consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution of India explicitly specifies only two privileges: freedom of speech in Parliament and the right of publication of its proceedings.
2.The Presiding Officer of the House is the final authority to determine if a breach of privilege has occurred.
3.Parliament has the penal power to punish both its members and non-members for contempt or breach of privilege.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

To fulfill the constitutional requirement under Article 85 regarding the assembly of Parliament, what is the minimum number of sessions that must take place in a calendar year?

Consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution of India prescribes a fixed tenure of five years for the Governor of a State.
2.The Constitution does not stipulate any specific grounds for the removal of a Governor by the President.
3.In the event of a sudden vacancy in the office of the Governor, the Chief Justice of the relevant High Court may be appointed by the President to discharge the functions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the President’s power over legislation:
1.The Indian Constitution does not prescribe a specific timeframe within which the President must grant or refuse assent to a Bill.
2.The President of India cannot exercise an Absolute Veto over Bills passed by the Parliament.
3.The President of India does not possess the power of a Qualified Veto.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following parliamentary devices or motions can be introduced exclusively in the Lok Sabha?
1.Censure Motion
2.Adjournment Motion
3.Privilege Motion
4.No-Confidence Motion
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

How many of the following provisions are explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India (not statutory laws) regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
1.A fixed tenure of six years or up to the age of 65 years.
2.Removal from office only in a manner and on grounds similar to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
3.Ineligibility for further office under the Government of India or any State after ceasing to hold office.
4.Salary and other conditions of service to be equivalent to a Judge of the Supreme Court.
How many of the above provisions are correct?