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Privileges of Parliament Practice Questions

20 free Privileges of Parliament practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 20 Medium

Parliamentary privileges in India are primarily provided under which Article?

  1. A Article 105
  2. B Article 110
  3. C Article 123
  4. D Article 356

Correct answer: Article 105

Article 105 of the Constitution deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its members. It ensures independence and effective functioning of the legislature.

Question 2 of 20 Medium

Which Article provides similar privileges to State Legislatures?

  1. A Article 168
  2. B Article 194
  3. C Article 200
  4. D Article 213

Correct answer: Article 194

Article 194 grants powers and privileges to State Legislatures and their members, similar to Article 105 for Parliament.

Question 3 of 20 Medium

Freedom of speech in Parliament is subject to which constitutional provision?

  1. A Article 19(1)(a)
  2. B Article 105(1)
  3. C Article 105(3)
  4. D Article 121

Correct answer: Article 105(1)

Freedom of speech in Parliament is guaranteed under Article 105(1). It is distinct from the general freedom of speech under Article 19.

Question 4 of 20 Medium

Members of Parliament are immune from legal proceedings for anything said in:

  1. A Public rallies or open-air party meetings
  2. B Press conferences or media briefings
  3. C Parliament or in any committee thereof
  4. D Campaign speeches at election meetings

Correct answer: Parliament or in any committee thereof

Under Article 105(2), no member is liable in court for anything said or any vote given in Parliament or its committees.

Question 5 of 20 Medium

Parliamentary privilege of freedom from arrest in civil cases applies during:

  1. A Throughout the entire tenure as a Member of Parliament
  2. B Session of Parliament and 40 days before and after
  3. C During the election period and campaign season alone
  4. D Only during a declared national or state Emergency

Correct answer: Session of Parliament and 40 days before and after

Members enjoy freedom from arrest in civil cases during the session and 40 days before and after it. This ensures uninterrupted participation in legislative work.

Question 6 of 20 Medium

Which of the following is NOT a parliamentary privilege?

  1. A Freedom of speech in Parliament
  2. B Immunity from judicial review
  3. C Right to regulate internal proceedings
  4. D Power to punish for contempt

Correct answer: Immunity from judicial review

Parliament does not enjoy immunity from judicial review. Courts can examine constitutional validity of parliamentary actions.

Question 7 of 20 Medium

The power to punish for breach of privilege is exercised by:

  1. A Supreme Court
  2. B President
  3. C Parliament itself
  4. D Election Commission

Correct answer: Parliament itself

Parliament has the power to punish members or outsiders for breach of privilege or contempt. This maintains its authority and dignity.

Question 8 of 20 Medium

Which case dealt with conflict between parliamentary privilege and fundamental rights?

  1. A Kesavananda Bharati case
  2. B Keshav Singh case
  3. C Golaknath case
  4. D Maneka Gandhi case

Correct answer: Keshav Singh case

The Keshav Singh case (1965) addressed the conflict between legislative privilege and judicial power. It clarified the scope of judicial review.

Question 9 of 20 Medium

The privileges of Parliament are based on:

  1. A British parliamentary conventions
  2. B American federal constitutional model
  3. C French republican legal traditions
  4. D United Nations Charter provisions

Correct answer: British parliamentary conventions

Indian parliamentary privileges are derived from British parliamentary conventions. Article 105(3) originally linked them to the House of Commons.

Question 10 of 20 Medium

Parliamentary privileges aim to ensure:

  1. A Personal financial benefits to individual members
  2. B Executive supremacy over the legislature
  3. C Independent functioning of the legislature
  4. D Judicial oversight and control of Parliament

Correct answer: Independent functioning of the legislature

Parliamentary privileges protect the legislature from external interference. They ensure independent and effective discharge of duties.

Question 11 of 20 Medium

Who decides whether a question of privilege should be taken up in Lok Sabha?

  1. A Prime Minister of India
  2. B President of India
  3. C Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. D Chief Justice of India

Correct answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Speaker of Lok Sabha decides whether a question of privilege should be admitted. The Speaker’s decision is final in procedural matters.

Question 12 of 20 Medium

Which of the following is an individual privilege of Members of Parliament?

  1. A Right to exclude strangers from parliamentary proceedings
  2. B Freedom from arrest in civil cases during session
  3. C Right to regulate the House's own procedure
  4. D Right to dissolve Parliament before its term ends

Correct answer: Freedom from arrest in civil cases during session

Freedom from arrest in civil cases is an individual privilege of a Member of Parliament: an MP cannot be arrested in a civil matter during a session of the House, nor for 40 days before and 40 days after it. The protection does not extend to criminal cases or to preventive detention. Excluding strangers from the proceedings and regulating the House's own procedure are collective privileges belonging to the House rather than to any individual member, and dissolving Parliament is a power of the President, not a privilege at all.

Question 13 of 20 Medium

Collective privileges of Parliament include:

  1. A Freedom from all forms of direct taxation
  2. B Right to regulate internal proceedings
  3. C Immunity from criminal law enforcement
  4. D Personal security of members at all times

Correct answer: Right to regulate internal proceedings

Parliament has collective privileges such as regulating its own proceedings and maintaining order. These ensure institutional autonomy.

Question 14 of 20 Medium

The power to exclude strangers from the House is a:

  1. A A Fundamental Right of all citizens
  2. B A collective parliamentary privilege
  3. C A judicial power of the Supreme Court
  4. D An executive function of the government

Correct answer: A collective parliamentary privilege

The right to exclude strangers from proceedings is a collective privilege of each House. It ensures confidentiality and decorum when required.

Question 15 of 20 Medium

Which of the following can constitute a breach of privilege?

  1. A Openly criticizing any government policy in public
  2. B Publishing false statements about proceedings
  3. C Casting a vote against a Bill in Parliament
  4. D Attending public rallies and political meetings

Correct answer: Publishing false statements about proceedings

Publishing false or distorted reports of parliamentary proceedings may amount to breach of privilege. It undermines legislative authority.

Question 16 of 20 Medium

Parliament can punish for contempt by:

  1. A Imprisonment
  2. B Fine only
  3. C Warning only
  4. D Judicial decree

Correct answer: Imprisonment

Parliament has the power to punish for contempt, including imprisonment. This power is derived from its inherent privileges.

Question 17 of 20 Medium

Which privilege protects MPs from liability for their votes in Parliament?

  1. A Article 19(1)(a) protection
  2. B Article 105(2) legal immunity
  3. C Judicial review protection
  4. D Cabinet ministerial privilege

Correct answer: Article 105(2) legal immunity

Article 105(2) grants immunity to MPs for any vote given in Parliament. This ensures free and fearless participation in debates.

Question 18 of 20 Medium

Parliamentary privileges in India are designed primarily to:

  1. A Provide complete immunity from all laws
  2. B Ensure unhindered legislative functioning
  3. C Enhance the authority of the executive branch
  4. D Grant personal financial benefits to members

Correct answer: Ensure unhindered legislative functioning

Parliamentary privileges are fundamental safeguards for legislative independence. They are designed to ensure that members can perform their duties without undue external interference or pressure.

Question 19 of 20 Medium

Which institution can review the exercise of parliamentary privilege if it violates constitutional provisions?

  1. A President
  2. B Supreme Court
  3. C Election Commission
  4. D Finance Commission

Correct answer: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court can review actions of Parliament if they violate constitutional provisions. Judicial review ensures constitutional supremacy.

Question 20 of 20 Medium

The primary purpose of parliamentary privileges is to:

  1. A Provide complete immunity from all laws
  2. B Ensure smooth functioning of the legislature
  3. C Enhance the authority of the executive branch
  4. D Grant personal financial benefits to members

Correct answer: Ensure smooth functioning of the legislature

Parliamentary privileges are designed to ensure that Parliament functions effectively without external interference. They are institutional safeguards, not personal perks.

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