UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Ravi Shankar Prasad to head LS panel on privileges
Q1. Members of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges are nominated by which one of the following authorities?
- A. The President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister
- B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- C. The Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha
- D. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Q2. Who, as of March 2026, has been nominated as the Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges?
- A. Jagdambika Pal
- B. Manish Tewari
- C. Ravi Shankar Prasap
- D. Ravi Shankar Prasad
Q3. Under which Article of the Constitution of India are the powers, privileges and immunities of each House of Parliament and of its members defined?
- A. Article 100
- B. Article 105
- C. Article 110
- D. Article 194
Q4. In the context of parliamentary practice in India, the term 'breach of privilege' most accurately refers to which one of the following?
- A. Disregard of any of the rights or immunities enjoyed by Members of Parliament individually or by the House collectively
- B. Defection by a Member of Parliament from his or her parent political party
- C. Failure of a Member of Parliament to disclose pecuniary interests before voting on a Bill
- D. Suspension of the Question Hour by the Presiding Officer of the House
Q5. What is the sanctioned strength of the Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha?
- A. 10 members
- B. 15 members
- C. 21 members
- D. 30 members