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 : 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 : 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 of the following is also called the “House of Elders”? a) Rajya Sabha b) Lok Sabha c) Gram sabha d) Vidhan sabha
Last Answer : a) Rajya Sabha
Description : How many members of upper house (Rajya Sabha) can be nominated by President of India?
Last Answer : 12
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 : Who can be the member of the Rajya Sabha but can speak both in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha? (1) The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha (2) Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha (3) Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha (4) Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (4) Ministers who are members of the Rajya Sabha Explanation: A Minister who is a Member of Lok Sabha has the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha but has no right to vote in Rajya Sabha and vice versa.
Description : The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in - (1) either house of the Parliament (2) a joint siting of both houses of the Parliament (3) the Lok Sabha alone (4) the Rajya Sabha alone
Last Answer : (1) either house of the Parliament Explanation: Under Article 61, the President of India can be removed from the office by a process of impeachment for the violation of the Constitution. The impeachment is to be initiated by either House of Parliament.
Description : The Vice-President is: (1) A member of Lok Sabha (2) A member of Rajya Sabha (3) A member of either House (4) Not a member of the Parliament
Last Answer : (4) Not a member of the Parliament Explanaion : The Vice-President is not a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of a Legislature of any state. If a member of either House of ... deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date he/she enters his office as Vice-President.
Description : The Union Parliament consists of – (1) The President of India (2) The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) (3) The House of the People (Lok Sabha) (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over ... has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
Description : A money bill can be introduced In – (1) either house of the Parliament (2) only Council of States (Rajya Sabha) (3) only House of the People (Lok Sabha) (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) only House of the People (Lok Sabha) Explanation: Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments. The definition of "Money Bill" is given in the Article 110 of the Constitution of India.
Description : Which one of the following is not an elected member of the House? (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (4) Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Last Answer : (3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Explanation: Vice president is ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. He is elected as Vice president not the member of Rajya Sabha.
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 : If the Speaker of Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to – (1) Chairman of Rajya Sabha (2) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (3) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
Description : Which of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct? (1) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament. (2) The Speaker of sLok Sabha is the final authority to decide ... within 14 days. (4) The President cannot return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
Last Answer : (1) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament Explanation : As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill ... consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.
Description : In which of the following houses the chairperson is not the member of that house? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Legislative Assembly (4) Legislative council
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The chairperson of Rajya sabha in not the member of house. Presently vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu is the chairman of upper house.
Description : In winch House, is the Presiding Officer, not a member of that House? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) Vidhan Sabha (4) Vidhan Parishad
Last Answer : (1) Lok Sabha Explanation: Rajya Sabha, is the presiding officer, not a member of that house. Note: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. ... currently, Hamid Ansari) is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.
Description : The name of the upper house of the Indian Parliament is : (1) Senate (2) Rajya Sabha (3) House of Lords (4) Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : (2) Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of ... not subject to dissolution, The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within : (1) 10 days (2) 14 days (3) 20 days (4) 30 days
Last Answer : (2) 14 days Explanation: In the Westminster system (and, colloquially, in the United States), a money bill or supply bill is a bill that solely concerns taxation or government spending (also known as ... is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
Description : The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice-President Can be presented in - (1) any House of the Parliament (2) the Rajya Sabha (3) The Lok Sabha (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) the Rajya Sabha Explanation: Proposal of dismissal of the Vice president can be presented in Rajya Sabha.
Description : If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to the— (A) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (B) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) President of India
Last Answer : (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Description : A Money Bill passsed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within— (A) 10 days (B) 14 days (C) 20 days (D) 30 days
Last Answer : (B) 14 days
Description : If the Speaker of the Lok Sabha intends to vacate his office before the expiry of his term, he sends his resignation to the— (A) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (B) Leader of the House (Lok Sabha) (C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha (D) President of I
Description : Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India? a. only Lok Sabha b. only Rajya Sabha c. either House of the Parliament d. any Legislative Assembly
Last Answer : c. either House of the Parliament
Description : Name the body, which elects the Rajya Sabha members. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Legislative Assembly of the state elects the Rajya Sabha members.
Description : Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Vice-President of India is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Description : Mention the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha is 250.
Description : What is the tenure of the members of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The tenure of the members of Rajya Sabha is six years and 1/3rd of its members retire after every two years.
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 : Name the Bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Money Bill cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.
Description : Who elects the Members of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Members of the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies and Union territories according to the system of proportional representation by the means of Single transferable vote system.
Description : What is the duration of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Duration of House: The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution. It is a permanent body like the American Senate, One-third of its members retire at the end of every second year. New members are ... fill the seats thus vacated. It means that the members of the Rajya Sabha have a six-year term.
Description : How are members to the Rajya Sabha elected? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Manner of Election: The representatives of each State in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State. This is done in accordance with the system of ... The Rajya Sabha at present consists of 245 members, of whom 12 were nominated by the President.
Description : What are the qualifications of the members of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Qualifications for membership: In order to be chosen as a member of the Rajya Sabha, a person; Must be a citizen of India; Must not be less than 30 years of age. Must possess such ... a person should ordinarily be a resident of the State or the Territory where from he is seeking election.
Description : Mention two ways in which the Rajya Sabha -SST 10th
Last Answer : Two ways in which Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council can control the executive: (i) It can reject an Ordinary Bill passed by the Lower House which would then be resolved by a joint session ... . One limitation in this regard is that the Lower House is not bound to follow the recommendations.
Description : What are Financial Powers of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Financial Powers: The position of the Rajya Sabha in regard to Money Bills is inferior to that of the Lok Sabha. A Money Bill can originate in the Lok Sabha only. After a Money Bill ... its recommendations. In financial matters the Lok Sabha is supreme; the Rajya Sabha has only an advisory role.
Description : What are the Administrative Powers of the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Administrative Powers (Control over the executive): The Constitution makes the Council of Ministers responsible only to the Lok Sabha. But the Rajya Sabha can exercise control over it by means of questions, ... the Lok Sabha, to take part in its proceedings. However, he has no right to vote.
Description : Mention four special powers of the Rajya Sabha -SST 10th
Last Answer : Four special powers of the Rajya Sabha are: The proclamation of emergency by the President is passed by the Rajya Sabha if the Lok Sabha is not in session or has been dissolved. The Rajya Sabha enjoys ... in case of creating one or more all India services common to the Union as well as the States.
Description : What is the relation between the Rajya Sabha -SST 10th
Last Answer : Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy equal powers but the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha: The Rajya Sabha has no control over the Cabinet who are responsible to the Lok Sabha. ... the subject. (b) Rajya Sabha can decide to set up an All India Service in the similar way.
Description : When can the Vice President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Vice-President can cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha in case of a deadlock i.e. an equality of votes.
Description : Compare the powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. -Civics 9th
Last Answer : Lok sabha 1)known as the lower house. 2)it can have max of 552 members. 3)members r elected on the basis of UAF. 4)have power to introduce country's budget. 5)can be dissolved. 6 ... assembly. 4)no power to introduce country's budget. 5)cannot be dissolved. 6)permanent body of parliament.
Last Answer : Differences between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha : Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha 1. Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters. 1. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected ... is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. 5. The Rajya Sabha is less powerful than the Lok Sabha.
Description : Which One feature is distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the vidhan Parishad? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : answer:
Description : According to which system are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Elections to the Rajya Sabha are indirect; members representing States are elected by elected members of legislative assemblies of the States in accordance with the system of proportional representation ... transferable vote, and those representing Union Territories are chosen in such manner as .
Description : A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '14 days'
Description : After howmany years One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Second year'
Description : Which was the first woman film star nominated/ elected to the Rajya Sabha? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Nargis Dutt'
Description : Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Vice-President'
Description : Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Indira Gandhi'