UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A State without an Opposition

Q1. In which Gujarat Legislative Assembly election did the Bharatiya Janata Party record its highest-ever seat tally in the State?

  • A. 2002
  • B. 2012
  • C. 2017
  • D. 2022

Q2. With reference to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections of 2017 and 2022, consider the following statements: 1. The Bharatiya Janata Party's seat tally rose from 99 in 2017 to 156 in 2022 — its highest-ever performance in the State. 2. The Indian National Congress's seat tally fell from 77 in 2017 to 17 in 2022. 3. The Aam Aadmi Party emerged as the principal Opposition party in the Gujarat Assembly after the 2022 election. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Bharatiya Janata Party's seat tally rose from 99 in 2017 to 156 in 2022 — its highest-ever performance in the State.
  2. The Indian National Congress's seat tally fell from 77 in 2017 to 17 in 2022.
  3. The Aam Aadmi Party emerged as the principal Opposition party in the Gujarat Assembly after the 2022 election.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. In Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha is formally recognised by which one of the following authorities?

  • A. The President of India
  • B. The Vice-President of India in his capacity as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  • C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • D. The Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet

Q4. How many seats are allocated to the State of Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha?

  • A. 9
  • B. 10
  • C. 11
  • D. 12

Q5. With reference to the composition and election of the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. Members of the Rajya Sabha representing a State are elected directly by the people of that State. 2. The election of State representatives is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. 3. The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250, comprising 238 elected members and 12 members nominated by the President. 4. The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, which provides statutory recognition to the Leader of Opposition, was enacted in 1977. Which of the statements given above are NOT correct?

  1. Members of the Rajya Sabha representing a State are elected directly by the people of that State.
  2. The election of State representatives is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
  3. The total strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250, comprising 238 elected members and 12 members nominated by the President.
  4. The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, which provides statutory recognition to the Leader of Opposition, was enacted in 1977.
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only