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The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by _______________.

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  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Constitutional amendment

  3. President

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and unlike the Lok Sabha, it cannot be dissolved at any time. Each member of the Rajaya Sabha serves for a term of six years. But one third of its members retire at the expiration of every two years. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?

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  1. Elected members to the Lower House of Parliament

  2. Elected members of the. Upper House of Parliament

  3. Elected members of the Upper House of State Legislature

  4. Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature have the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Members of Rajya Sabha are not elected by the adult suffrage concept, they are elected by the legislative assemblies of the various states of India. Therefore (MLAs) Members of Legislative Assembly take part in the election of Rajya Sabha.
One of the required qualifications for becoming an MLA is that the age of a person must be 25 years and above.
Hence, it is very clear that an MLA has the right to vote in the Lok Sabha election because he/she has surely crossed the age of 18.
So, MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) can vote in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The Union Territories get representation in _______________.

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  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. both Houses of Parliament

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. 

The Union Territories get representation in both the Houses of the Parliament. Lok Sabha has 20 members from Union Territories. Delhi and Puducherry are the only two UTs which have representation in Rajya Sabha.

How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

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  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament. 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 Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is __________________.

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  1. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

  2. Nominated by the President

  3. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. 

Article 89 of the Indian Constitution says that Vice-President of India shall be ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This means that the question is asking about the election of the Vice President. Article 66 of the Indian Constitution says that the Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament. This means that both the houses of the parliament play role in the election of Vice President. 

What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha?

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  1. 35 years

  2. 30 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 40 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
30 years is the minimum age for election/appointment as a member of the Rajya Sabha. As per article 84 of the Indian constitution, a person is qualified to be a member of parliament provided he:
• Is a citizen of India
• Has completed 30 years of age in case of Rajya Sabha and 25 years in case of Lok Sabha.

One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every __________________.

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  1. One year

  2. Second year

  3. Third year

  4. Fifth year

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Correct Option: B
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. 

Which of the following is correct?

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  1. All the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by State Legislative Assemblies

  2. Only a member of the Rajya Sabha can contest for the office of the Vice-President

  3. While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting

  4. The Constitution explicitly prohibits the appointment of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to the post of a Minister

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer. While a candidate to the Lok Sabha can contest from any State in India, a candidate to the Rajya Sabha should ordinarily be a resident of the State from where he is contesting.  While laying down the qualifications for a Rajya Sabha member, the Constitution framers said that the person should “ordinarily” be a resident of the state from where she seeks election.

The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to _________________________.

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  1. their performance as office bearers of cultural societies

  2. their role played in political set up of the country

  3. the recommendations made by the Vice-President

  4. their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option D is the correct answer. Rajya Sabha currently has a sanctioned strength of 245 members and 12 of these members are nominated by the President. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment raised the term of Rajya Sabha to __________.

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  1. Five years and a continuing body

  2. Seven years and a continuing body

  3. Six years and a continuing body

  4. Nine years and a continuing body

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 42nd Amendment Act is known as the mini Constitution as it carried out major changes in the Constitution. The Constitution doesn't provide for the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, 1/3rd of the members retire every second year. Each member is elected for a term of 6 years.