UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Rahul asked to respond to notice by August 28

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional basis of legislative privilege in India: 1. Article 105 secures freedom of speech in Parliament, while Article 194 secures the corresponding freedom of speech in the Legislature of a State. 2. Under both provisions, a member is immune from proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given in the legislature or any of its committees. 3. Parliament has enacted a law comprehensively codifying the powers, privileges and immunities contemplated by these provisions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Article 105 secures freedom of speech in Parliament, while Article 194 secures the corresponding freedom of speech in the Legislature of a State.
  2. Under both provisions, a member is immune from proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given in the legislature or any of its committees.
  3. Parliament has enacted a law comprehensively codifying the powers, privileges and immunities contemplated by these provisions.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Article 105 of the Constitution of India expressly sets out how many distinct heads of privilege for Parliament and its members?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the raising of a question of privilege in the two Houses of Parliament: 1. In the Lok Sabha such a question is raised under Rule 222, whereas the corresponding provision in the Rajya Sabha is Rule 187. 2. In the Lok Sabha the consent of the Speaker is a precondition, whereas in the Rajya Sabha the corresponding consent is that of the Deputy Chairman. 3. The Lok Sabha rule permits a question involving a breach of privilege of a member, of the House, or of a Committee of the House to be raised. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. In the Lok Sabha such a question is raised under Rule 222, whereas the corresponding provision in the Rajya Sabha is Rule 187.
  2. In the Lok Sabha the consent of the Speaker is a precondition, whereas in the Rajya Sabha the corresponding consent is that of the Deputy Chairman.
  3. The Lok Sabha rule permits a question involving a breach of privilege of a member, of the House, or of a Committee of the House to be raised.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Under the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, whose consent is the first and indispensable requirement before a member may raise a question involving a breach of privilege in the House?

  • A. The Chairperson of the Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha
  • B. The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha Secretariat
  • C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • D. The Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha

Q5. Among the rules of debate in the Lok Sabha, which one specifically bars a member from levelling an allegation of a defamatory or incriminatory nature against another member unless adequate advance notice has been given?

  • A. Rule 352, on the restrictions applicable to a member while speaking in the House
  • B. Rule 373, on the power to direct a member to withdraw from the House
  • C. Rule 353, on allegations against a member requiring prior notice
  • D. Rule 380, on the expunction of words from the proceedings of the House

Q6. A complaint alleging that a member violated Rules 352 and 353 during a debate, once admitted and referred by the Chair, is examined in detail by which body of the Lok Sabha?

  • A. The Committee on Ethics of the Lok Sabha
  • B. The Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha
  • C. The General Purposes Committee of the Lok Sabha
  • D. The Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha

Q7. The Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha consists of how many members?

  • A. 12
  • B. 15
  • C. 10
  • D. 21

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Committees of Privileges of the two Houses of Parliament: 1. The members of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges are nominated by the Speaker rather than elected by the House. 2. The Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges consists of ten members nominated by the Chairman. 3. The Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges is elected by the members of the Committee from amongst themselves. 4. Members of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges are nominated for a fixed, non-renewable term of five years coinciding with the full term of the House. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The members of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges are nominated by the Speaker rather than elected by the House.
  2. The Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges consists of ten members nominated by the Chairman.
  3. The Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges is elected by the members of the Committee from amongst themselves.
  4. Members of the Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges are nominated for a fixed, non-renewable term of five years coinciding with the full term of the House.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4

Q9. In the breach-of-privilege proceedings arising out of the Lok Sabha debate of July 29, 2026, the allegations principally complained of had been levelled against the holder of which one of the following offices?

  • A. The Union Minister of Home Affairs
  • B. The Union Minister of Defence
  • C. The Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
  • D. The Union Minister of State for Personnel and Public Grievances

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the 2026 Lok Sabha breach-of-privilege proceedings against the Leader of the Opposition: 1. The complaint was moved by a Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Lok Sabha. 2. The conduct complained of occurred during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. 3. The complaint alleged violation of Rules 222 and 313 of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure. 4. The Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha fixed August 28, 2026 as the outer limit for the reply. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The complaint was moved by a Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Lok Sabha.
  2. The conduct complained of occurred during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
  3. The complaint alleged violation of Rules 222 and 313 of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure.
  4. The Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha fixed August 28, 2026 as the outer limit for the reply.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q11. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha under the authority of which Ministry, and amends a parent Act of which year?

  • A. Ministry of Education, amending the parent Act of 2024
  • B. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, amending the parent Act of 2024
  • C. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, amending the parent Act of 2019
  • D. Ministry of Home Affairs, amending the parent Act of 2024

Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the stages through which a breach-of-privilege complaint passes in the Lok Sabha: 1. Admission of the question of privilege requires the consent of the Speaker before it can be taken up. 2. The House may itself decide the matter instead of the Speaker referring it to the Committee of Privileges. 3. The member complained against is given an opportunity to submit a reply to the Committee of Privileges before it presents its report. 4. A finding that a breach of privilege has been committed is appealable to the Supreme Court, which is the final authority on whether a breach has occurred. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Admission of the question of privilege requires the consent of the Speaker before it can be taken up.
  2. The House may itself decide the matter instead of the Speaker referring it to the Committee of Privileges.
  3. The member complained against is given an opportunity to submit a reply to the Committee of Privileges before it presents its report.
  4. A finding that a breach of privilege has been committed is appealable to the Supreme Court, which is the final authority on whether a breach has occurred.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 4 only