UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Rajya Sabha adopts the Motion of Thanks amid protests by Opposition

Question 1

Who moved the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of 2026?

Accepted Answer

Shri C. Sadanandan Master

Answer

Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni

Answer

Shri Ghanshyam Tiwari

Answer

Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi

Question 2

As of February 2026, on how many occasions has the Rajya Sabha adopted an amended Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in its parliamentary history?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Answer

Six

Question 3

With reference to Indian parliamentary practice, which one of the following best describes the 'Motion of Thanks'?

Accepted Answer

A motion expressing gratitude to the President of India for the Address delivered to both Houses assembled together, on which any national or international matter may be discussed

Answer

A formal motion moved in either House to express gratitude to the Speaker / Chairman at the end of a session for the conduct of business

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A motion moved by the Leader of the House to thank the outgoing Council of Ministers after a vote of no-confidence is carried

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A government motion seeking the consent of the House to thank a visiting Head of State who has addressed a joint sitting of Parliament

Question 4

The Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha derives its procedural basis from which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Article 87 of the Constitution read with Rule 15 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure

Answer

Article 86 of the Constitution read with Rule 17 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure

Answer

Article 87 of the Constitution read with Rule 17 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure

Answer

Article 88 of the Constitution read with Rule 15 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure

Question 5

Consider the following years in which the Rajya Sabha is reported to have adopted an amended Motion of Thanks on the President's Address:
1. 1980
2. 1989
3. 2001
4. 2010
Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

4 only

Answer

1 and 2

Answer

3 only

Answer

2 and 4

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Rajya Sabha adopts the Motion of Thanks amid protests by Opposition

Q1. Who moved the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of 2026?

Q2. As of February 2026, on how many occasions has the Rajya Sabha adopted an amended Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in its parliamentary history?

Q3. With reference to Indian parliamentary practice, which one of the following best describes the 'Motion of Thanks'?

Q4. The Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha derives its procedural basis from which one of the following?

Q5. Consider the following years in which the Rajya Sabha is reported to have adopted an amended Motion of Thanks on the President's Address: 1. 1980 2. 1989 3. 2001 4. 2010 Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified?