Description : The Rajya Sabha is dissolved after – (1) every five years (2) every six years (3) on the advice of the Prime Minister (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (4) None of the above Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is also known as "Council of States" or the upper house. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year and is replaced by newly elected members.
Description : The Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of – (1) Two years (2) Four years (3) Six years (4) Five years
Last Answer : (3) Six years Explanation: Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
Description : The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of: (1) Two years (2) Four years (3) Five Years (4) Six Years
Last Answer : (4) Six Years Explanation: Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.
Description : The term of member of Rajya Sabha is (1) Five years (2) Six years (3) The same as that of Lok Sabha (4) Two years
Last Answer : (2) Six years Explanation: According to Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act 1951, a Member elected to the Rajya Sabha will hold office for a period of 6 years. A member chosen to ... the remainder of his predecessor's term of office. One third of the members retire every two years.
Description : There is a Parliamentary system of Government in India because – (1) The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people (2) The Parliament can amend the Constitution (3) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (4) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Description : What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha? (1) Three years (2) Four years (3) Five years (4) Six years
Last Answer : (4) Six years Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
Description : Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India? (1) Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration (2) Returning back a money bill for reconsideration (3) Dissolution of Lok Sabha (4) Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (1) Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration Explanation: The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
Description : Which one of the following is not correct about the Panchayats as laid down in Part IX of the Constitution of India? (1) The Chairperson of a Panchayat needs to be directly elected by people in ... years. (4) The State Legislature may by law make provisions for audit of accounts of the Panchayats.
Last Answer : (3) Unless dissolved earlier, every Panchayat continues for a period of five years. Explanation: Inflation in the country continued to moderate during 2017-I8. Consumer Price Index (CPI) based ... stated in the Economic Survey 2017-18. There was a significant reduction in food inflation too.
Description : According to Article 75 (3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the – (1) President (2) Parliament (3) Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Article 75 states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Description : Under which of the following situations can Rajya Sabha be dissolved? (1) When financial emergency is declared in the country. (2) When emergency is declared due to failure of Constitutional machinery. (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) None of these
Last Answer : (4) None of these Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is also known as "Council of States" or the upper house. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year, and is replaced by newly elected members
Description : Rajya Sabha being a Permanent house (1) one-third of its members retire every two years (2) one-half of its members retire every three years (3) one-fifth of its members retire every year (4) one-sixth of its members retire every year
Last Answer : (1) one-third of its members retire every two years Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
Description : One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire – (1) every year (2) every two years (3) every three years (4) every four years
Last Answer : (2) every two years Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year, and is replaced by newly elected members.
Description : If the Union Parliament is to assume legislative power over and subject included in the State List, the resolution to the effect has to be passed by which of the following? (1) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and ... of the concerned States (2) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes ... by two-thirds of the members present and voting. The resolution remains in force for one year.
Description : The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list - (1) by the wish of the President (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution (3) under any circumstances (4) by asking the legislature of the concerned state
Last Answer : (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha passes any of the subjects of the state list with 2/3 majority of the House, declaring the subjects to have national importance then According to Art. 249 of the Constitution parliament acquire the power to make laws.
Description : The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list - (1) by the wish of the president (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution (3) under any circumstances (4) by asking the legislature of the concerned state
Last Answer : (2) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution Explanation: The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution.
Description : The Lok -Sabha can be dissolved before the expiry of its normal five year term by - (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (3) The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister Explanation: The Lok Sabha may be dissolved before the expiry of its term by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. During ... time. The new Lok Sabha must be elected within six months after the national emergency is lifted.
Description : Which of the following statements is incorrect about Legislative Council? (1) 1/3rd of its members are elected by local bodies (2) President has the final power to decide about its composition (3) It is not subject to dissolution (4) Minimum strength of Legislative Council cannot be less than 40
Last Answer : (2) President has the final power to decide about its composition Explanation: President does not has the final power to decide about the legislative council composition.
Description : Representation of any state in Rajya Sabha is according to – (1) area of the state (2) population of the state (3) number of representatives in Lok Sabha from the state (4) fixed number of candidates from each state
Last Answer : (2) population of the state Explanation: The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha. The allocation of seats is made ... the Rajya Sabha allotted to States and Union Territories has changed from time to time since 1952.
Description : Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by _______ of the house. (1) Adjournment since die (2) Prorogation (3) Dissolution (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (3) Dissolution Explanation: Sitting of Lok Sabha can be terminated by Adjournment Sine die, prorogation, dissolution of the house.
Description : How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President? (1) Five (2) Twelve (3) One-fifth of the total members (4) Ten
Last Answer : (2) Twelve Explanation: Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures.
Description : Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the case of - (1) Money bills (2) Non-money bills (3) Setting up of new All India Services (4) Amendment of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Setting up of new All India Services Explanation: Rajya Sabha enjoys more power than the Lok Sabha in the ease of setting up of new All India Services.
Description : Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution? (1) President of India (2) Chief Justice of India (3) Prime Minister of India (4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Chief Justice of India Explanation: The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
Description : Rajya Sabha enjoys more powers than the Lok Sabha in the case of – (1) Money Bills (2) Non-money bills (3) Setting up of new All-India Services (4) Amendment of the Constitution.
Last Answer : (3) Setting up of new AllIndia Services Explanation: Under the Constitution the Rajya Sabha is granted some powers exclusively. The Rajya Sabha, under Article 249, may by a special majority of two ... Rajya Sabha has the exclusive right to initiate a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President.
Description : Impeachment Proceedings against the President for violation of the Constitution can be intiated in : (1) Either House of Parliament (2) The Lok Sabha (3) The Rajya Sabha (4) The Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) Either House of Parliament Explanation ; According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either ... passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Description : The "Residuary Powers" (not mentioned in the Union, State or Concurrent lists of the Constitution) are vested in – (1) President of India (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha (3) State Legislature (4) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Explanation: Three subject lists, the Union list, the State list, and the Concurrent list, define the legislative powers of each level of government. All residuary ... and Australia the residuary powers are given to the States. In Canada they vest in the Union.
Description : Which of the following schedules of Indian Constitution is related with the allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha? (1) Third Schedule (2) Fourth Schedule (3) Fifth Schedule (4) Sixth Schedule
Last Answer : (2) Fourth Schedule Explanation: 4th Schedule of constitution is related to allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha. Democratic-republic form of government is the basic structure of the constitution.
Description : Nomination of Rajya Sabha Members by the President was taken from the Constitution of: (1) U.S.A. (2) Iraland (3) South Africa (4) France
Last Answer : (2) Iraland Explanation: The Constitution of India borrowed the following features from the Irish Constitution: concept of Directive Principles of States Policy (Ireland borrowed it from Spain); method of election of President; and the nomination of members in the Rajya Sabha by the President.
Description : The maximum number of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been fixed by the Constitution of India respectively as – ((1) 500 and 250 (2) 525 and 270 (3) 537 and 275 (4) 545 and 250
Last Answer : (4) 545 and 250 Explanation: The Indian Parliament consists of two houses called as Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha respectively and the President of India. The Constitution provides that the maximum ... of 250 members in all. Elections to it are scheduled and the chamber cannot be dissolved.
Description : Which of the following is not correct? (1) A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years (2) A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have ... A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Last Answer : (3) A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years Explanation: To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India ... not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.
Description : A candidate, to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, should not be less than– (1) 21 years of age (2) 25 years of age (3) 30 years of age (4) 32 years of age
Last Answer : (3) 30 years of age Explanation: A person to be qualified for the membership of the Rajya Sabha should posses the following qualifications: he must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe ... such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
Description : What is the minimum age prescribed for becoming a member of Rajya Sabha? (1) 25 years (2) 21 years (3) 30 years (4) 35 years
Last Answer : (3) 30 years Explanation: Article 84 of the Constitution lays clown the qualifications for membership of Parliament. A person to be qualified for the membership of the Rajya Sabha should be a citizen of India ... the Third Schedule to the Constitution; and he must be not less than 30 years of age.
Description : What is the minimum age for membership to Rajya Sabha? (1) 20 years (2) 25 years (3) 30 years (4) 35 years
Last Answer : (3) 30 years Explanation: According to Article 84(2) of Indian constitution, the minimum age for membership to Rajya Sabha is 30 years. The same article adds that the minimum age qualification for ... 25 years. The Rajya Sabha is the permanent house of parliament that is not subject to dissolution.
Description : The minimum age of the member of Rajya Sabha is : (1) 25 years (2) 21 years (3) 30 years (4) 35 years
Last Answer : (3) 30 years Explanation: The minimum age for a person to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years. The minimum qualifying age for membership of the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
Description : Finance Commission is constituted – (1) every year (2) once in four years (3) once in two years (4) once in five years
Last Answer : (4) once in five years Explanation: The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India. The ... , the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members.
Description : Why cannot the Rajya Sabha be dissolved? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Rajya Sabha is the Permanent House of the Parliament, thus it cannot be dissolved.
Description : Rajya Sabha is dissolved
Last Answer : It can never be dissolved
Description : Which of the following statements are correct? (a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency. (b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States. (c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are ... ) (C) (b), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A mid-term poll is conducted when – (1) the Lok Sabha is dissolved before completion of its term (2) an elected member resigns from his seat (3) there are discrepancies in voting (4) all MP's of a political party resign
Last Answer : (1) the Lok Sabha is dissolved before completion of its term Explanation: A midterm election refers to a type of staggered election where the members take office at the middle of the term of ... Normally, the pre-mature dissolution of the Lok Sabha or the State Assemblies calls for such elections.
Description : The term of the Lok Sabha - (1) Can't be extended under any circumstances (2) Can be extended by six months at a time (3) Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency (4) Can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Last Answer : (3) Can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency Explanation: The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by the Parliament beyond the five-year term during the period of time ... of not more than one year at a time (no limit on the number of times in the Constitution).
Description : In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India? (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha (4) A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Last Answer : (1) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Explanation: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
Description : Name the two non-permanent Houses in the Parliamentary setup of India. (1) The Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (2) The Lok Sabha and Vidhan Parishad (3) The Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad (4) The Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
Last Answer : (4) The Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Explanation: In Indian constitutional set up, the lower houses of Parliament and State legislatures (Lok Sabha and 'Vidhan Sabha) are considered as nonpermanent as ... ) are permanent as it is not subject to dissolution; its members retire after a certain period.
Description : Which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members (2) There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members ... Union Minister (4) A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
Last Answer : (3) There is no constitutional bar for nominated members to be appointed as a Union Minister Explanation: There is no bar on appointment of a person from outside the legislature as Minister, but he ... either house of the parliament (by election or nomination) in the meantime [Article 75(5)].
Description : The Vice-President of India is also the (1) speaker of Lok Sabha (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (3) Head of the State (4) Head of the Government
Last Answer : (2) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President also serves as the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Thus, apart from holding the executive ... shared by any other Commonwealth Country, and was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.
Description : The Parliament in India is composed of - (1) Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Vice President (3) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President (4) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha with their Secretariats
Last Answer : (3) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President Explanation: It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and athe Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : Rajya Sabha has no role in – (1) the election of the Vice-President (2) the election of the Speaker (3) the impeachment of the President (4) removal of the judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) the election of the Speaker Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
Description : The first woman film star nominated to the Rajya Sabha was – (1) Nargis Dutt (2) Shabana Azmi (3) Madhubala (4) Meena Kumari
Last Answer : (1) Nargis Dutt Explanation: Nargis Dutt, born Fatima Rashid but known by her screen name, Nargis, was an Indian film actress. In early 1970s, she became the first patron of Spastics Society ... the organisation brought her recognition as a social worker, and later a Rajya Sabha nomination in 1980.
Description : The Vice-President of India can be removed by the – (1) President on the advice of Council of Ministers (2) Lok Sabha with the consent of the President (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha (4) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of the President
Last Answer : (3) Rajya Sabha with the concurrence of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Vice President does not have to be formally impeached, unlike the President of India. The Constitution states that the Vice President can be ... to by a simple majority (50% of voting members) of the Lok Sabha (Article 67(b)).
Description : Which one of the following is the popularly elected House of the Indian Parliament? (1) Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha (3) Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) Lok Sabha Explanation: Lok Sabha is also known as the "House of the People" or the lower house. All of its members are directly elected by citizens of India on the basis of Universal Adult ... , caste, religion or race, who is otherwise not disqualified, is eligible to vote for the lok sabha.
Description : The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of - (1) Elected members of all the State Legislatures (2) Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (3) Elected members of ... Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies (4) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
Last Answer : (3) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies Explanation: The President is chosen by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of ... and the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
Description : With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha (2) The Rajya Sabha has no power ... the Annual Financial Statement (4) The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants
Last Answer : (3) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement Explanation: A Money Bill cannot be introduc in Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a Money Bill. It ... Sabha may discuss the Annual Financial Statement. It has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants.