MCQ’s related to New Parliament Building

The new Parliament Building in India is a state-of-the-art facility that will allow the country’s lawmakers to conduct their business in a more efficient and effective manner. The building is designed to accommodate the growing number of members of Parliament, and it also features a number of new technologies that will help to improve the legislative process.

This set of MCQs will test your knowledge of the new Parliament Building. The questions cover a variety of topics, including the building’s design, construction, and features. By taking this quiz, you can test your knowledge of this important new facility and learn more about how it will help to shape the future of India.

Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has installed “Sengol” in a dedicated enclosure to the right of the Speaker’s chair in the Lok sabha chamber. Sengol is a symbol of rule in the which empire of the past?
(a) Gupta Empire
(b) Chola Empire
(c) Maurya Empire
(d) Mughal Empire

Q2. Recently, Prime minister of India unveiled the new Parliament building. When was the old Parliament building built?
(a) Jan 18,1926
(b) Jan 18,1927
(c) Jan 18,1928
(d) Jan 18,1930

Q3. The New Parliament Building was constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project. What are the objectives of Central Vista Redevelopment project?
(a) To construct a triangular-shaped Parliament building, construction of Common Central Secretariat & revamp of the 3 kilometres long Rajpath from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.
(b) To accommodate the offices of various ministries & 87 storied buildings to be built for the common Central Secretariat.
(c) To convert the North and South Blocks into museums and the development of Central Vista Avenue.
(d) All of the above

Q4. The New Parliament Building was constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project which aims to revamp the India’s central administrative area located in New Delhi. Who was the original designer of Central Vista project?
(a) Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker
(b) Sir Edwards Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker
(c) Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Harry Baker
(d) Sir Edwards Lutyens and Sir Hilton Baker

Q5. The New Parliament building was constructed at a cost of approx 970 crore rupees. Who is the architect of the New Parliament Building?
(a) Raj Reval
(b) Bimal Patel
(c) Anupama Kundoo
(d) BV Doshi

Q6. What are the features of New Parliament Building constructed under the Central Vista Redevelopment project?
(a) It is triangular in shape and is built-up in area of approximately 65,000 sq m
(b) It has a capacity of up to 888 seats and a larger Rajya Sabha hall with up to 384 seats.
(c) It has three galleries-Sangeet Gallery,Sthapthya Gallery & Shilp Gallery.
(d) All of the above

Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin on the inauguration of The New Parliament building.What is the diameter of the coin?
(a) 44mm
(b) 50mm
(c) 55mm
(d) 60mm

Q8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin to mark The New Parliament building. It consists a inscription of _____ written in Devanagri?
(a) Satyameva Jayate
(b) Sansad Sankul
(c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
(d) Aham Brahmasmi

Q9. Recently, the New Parliament Building was constructed which became the fourth largest parliament building in the world. Which is the largest parliament building in the world?
(a) China
(b) Romania
(c) United States
(d) Russia

Q10. Which article describes the Constitution of Parliament?
(a) Article 79
(b) Article 80
(c) Article 81
(d) Article 82

Q11. In the new Parliament Building,Lok Sabha is themed on the national bird peacock and Rajya Sabha on the national flower lotus. The central lounge of the Parliament is themed on the national tree which is?
(a) Redwood Tree
(b) Jacaranda Tree
(c) Banyan Tree
(d) Ashoka Tree

Q12. In the new Parliament Building,a MP will be able to speak in any one of the scheduled languages recognized by the constitution which other MP’s can easily understand. How many scheduled languages are recognized by the constitution?
(a) 22
(b) 23
(c) 24
(d) 25

Q13. Which of the below mentioned points are true about the new Parliament Building?
(a) The building have a lifespan of over 150 years
(b) It has a hexagonal shape and is designed to withstand earthquakes
(c) It will feature 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 seats in the
Rajya Sabha chamber.
(d) All of the above

Q14. Which of the below mentioned points are true about the Sengol?
(a) It is a symbol of just and fair rule and had been used to mark the transfer of power
(b) It is a symbol that governance should be just, as per policies and on the path of duty
(c) The sceptre is five feet in height and features a Nandi or bull on the top, which will be installed near the Lok Sabha Speaker’s podium for all to see.
(d) All of the above

Q15. The New Parliament Building will house 543 Lok Sabha seats at present.Which state has the most Lok sabha seats?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) West bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q16. Which company designed the New Parliament Building?
(a) HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd
(b) Tata Projects Ltd
(c) Larsen & Turbo
(d) Hindustan Construction Co Ltd

Q17. The new Parliament building will be spread across an area of _____.
(a) 84,500 sq metres
(b) 74,500 sq metres
(c) 64,500 sq metres
(d) 54,500 sq metres

Q18. On which date the new Parliament building was formally inaugurated?
(a) 27 May 2023
(b) 28 May 2023
(c) 29 May 2023
(d) 30 May 2023

Q19. What is the name of the state-of-the-art hall in the new Parliament building?
(a) Lok Sabha Hall
(b) Constitution Hall
(c) Parliamentary Hall
(d) Rajya Sabha Hall

Q20. Who presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru?
(a) Lord Mountbatten
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) C Rajagopalachari
(d) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sengol is a symbol of rule in the Chola empire of the past. The Cholas ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Sri Lanka from the 9th to 13th century CE.

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. On 18 January 1927, Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra, Member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council, in charge of the Department of Industries and Labour, invited Lord Irwin, then Viceroy of India to inaugurate the building.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. All of the above are the objectives of Central Vista Redevelopment project.

S4. Ans. (a)
Sol. Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker are the original designer of Central Vista project.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Bimal Patel is the architect of the New Parliament Building.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are the features of New Parliament Building.

S7. Ans.(a)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin which have a diameter of 44mm.

S8.  Ans. (b)
Sol. The inscription “Sansad Sankul” is written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery while the words “Parliament Complex” in English on the lower periphery of the coin.

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. China has the largest parliament building in the world. With 2,977 members in 2023, it is the largest legislative body in the world.

S10.  Ans.(a)
Sol. Article 79 of the Indian Constitution describes the Constitution of Parliament.

S11.  Ans.(c)
Sol. The central lounge of the Parliament is themed on the Banyan tree which is the national tree of the country.

S12.  Ans.(a)
Sol. There are 22 scheduled languages which are recognized by the constitution.

S13.  Ans.(d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are true about the new Parliament Building

S14.  Ans.(d)
Sol. All of the above mentioned points are true about the Sengol

S15.  Ans.(a)
Sol. Uttar Pradesh has the most Lok sabha seats ie 80 across all states.

S16.  Ans.(a)
Sol. HCP Design and Management Pvt Ltd designed the New Parliament Building.

S17.  Ans.(c)
Sol. The new Parliament building will be spread across an area of 64,500 sq metres.

S18.  Ans.(b)
Sol. On 28 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India’s new parliament building. The ceremonies began in the morning, with Modi unveiling a plaque dedicating the building to the nation and addressing a gathering of lawmakers.

S19.  Ans.(b)
Sol. Constitution hall is the name of the state-of-the-art Hall in the new Parliament building.

S20.  Ans.(a)
Sol. Lord Mountbatten presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

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