Quizzes · Theme 3

🏛️ Quiz: Parliament & federalism

Five questions drawn from the ten notes in this theme. Tap an answer to check it; each answer links to the note that explains it.

Q1. How many elected seats does the Lok Sabha have?
The Lok Sabha has 543 elected seats; 272 is the majority mark. Read Note 021 →
Q2. Under which article is the Union Budget presented as the Annual Financial Statement?
Article 112 covers the Annual Financial Statement, usually presented on 1 February. Read Note 023 →
Q3. Which body recommends how taxes are shared between the Centre and states every five years?
The Finance Commission under Article 280 recommends tax-sharing. Read Note 026 →
Q4. On which Census have inter-state seat allocations been frozen?
Seat allocation between states has been frozen on 1971 Census figures. Read Note 028 →
Q5. Until which year did India hold Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together?
Simultaneous elections were the norm until 1967. Read Note 030 →