Lok Sabha quiz
The Lok Sabha is the House of the People: the directly elected House of India's Parliament, and the one the government must answer to.
Key facts about the Lok Sabha
- Members are directly elected, one per constituency, using first-past-the-post. The 2024 general election covered 543 constituencies.
- It normally lasts five years unless dissolved sooner by the President.
- You must be at least 25 to be a member.
- It is chaired by the Speaker, whom its members elect.
- The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, so a government must keep its confidence.
- Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and only it votes on Demands for Grants.
Try some questions
Tap a question to see the answer and why. In the timed challenge you pick from four options.
Which House of India's Parliament is directly elected by the people?
Answer: Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha members are directly elected by voters in constituencies across India. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 81
What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha?
Answer: Five years. The Lok Sabha lasts five years from its first meeting unless dissolved sooner. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 83(2)
Who elects the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Answer: Members of the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha chooses its own Speaker from among its members. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 93
What is the minimum age to become a Lok Sabha member?
Answer: 25. A Lok Sabha member must be at least 25 years old. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 84(b)
In which House can a Money Bill be introduced?
Answer: Only the Lok Sabha. Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 109(1)
In which House is a no-confidence motion against the government moved?
Answer: Lok Sabha. The government is responsible to the Lok Sabha, so no-confidence motions are moved there. Source: Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which body?
Answer: The Lok Sabha. A government must keep the confidence of the Lok Sabha to stay in office. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 75(3)
How can the Speaker of the Lok Sabha be removed?
Answer: By a Lok Sabha resolution. The resolution must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha, with 14 days' notice. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 94(c)
Which House alone votes on Demands for Grants?
Answer: Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha discusses the Budget but only the Lok Sabha votes the grants. Source: Constitution of India, Art. 113(2)