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Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? 

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  1. One has to be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman

  2. One need not necessarily be a member of the Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman

  3. One has to be a member of either House of Parliament for election to the post of the Vice-Chairman

  4. There is an established convention that the Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha belongs to the main opposition party in the Rajya Sabha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Deputy chairman or Vice-chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the Rajya Sabha itself from amongst its members. It means that one has to be the member of Rajya Sabha for election to the post of the Vice Chairman.

When the Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as President, the duties of the Chairman are performed by _____________.

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  1. himself

  2. a newly elected Chairman

  3. the Deputy Chairman

  4. a member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vice-President of India is ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. While the workplace of the Chairman is empty, or amid any period when he acts or discharges the function of President, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha plays out the obligations of the workplace of the Chairman. If the office of the Deputy Chairman is additionally empty, the President chooses an individual from the House to play out the obligations of the workplace.

Rajya Sabha has a term of ______________________.

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  1. Six years

  2. It is a permanent body in which 1 / 3rd of the members retire after every 2nd year

  3. Five years from the date of oath taken by the members

  4. Ten years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber which means it is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution like Lok Sabha. However, one- third of its members retire every second year. The retiring members are eligible for re election.

Members of Lok Sabha are elected by the way of _______________.

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  1. People's representation

  2. By the State Legislature

  3. Nominations

  4. By electoral college

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The members of the Lower House of the Parliament(Lok Sabha) are directly elected by the people from the territorial constituencies in the State. From one constituency only one representative is elected. The election is based on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise. Every Indian citizen who is above 18 years of age is eligible to vote at such elections. Accordingly the representatives of the Union territories are chosen by direct election. The President is empowered to nominate two members from Anglo Indian Community.

The Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members. They are nominated by the President from among the persons having special knowledge or practical experience in _______________.

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  1. Literature, science, art and social sciences

  2. Literature, science, art and law

  3. Literature, science, art, law and social work

  4. Literature, science, art, philosophy, law and social work

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The. Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 259 members out of which 238 are to be representatives of States and Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the president of India from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.

Which one is the correct statement ___________________________.

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  1. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is Vice- President

  2. The position and powers and in all other matters, the position of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the same as that of the Speaker

  3. Both above statements are true

  4. Both above statements are false

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha is known as the Chairman. The vice-president of India is the ex-officio(by the status) chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha enjoys the same position and power in all matters as that of Speaker in Lok Sabha.

Give correct response to ______________________.

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  1. A money bill can be rejected by the Rajya Sabha

  2. The President can withhold his assent to a money bill

  3. A money bill can be passed in a joint sitting of both Houses

  4. A money bill cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha nor can the President withhold his assent

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the recommendation of the President. The Rajya Sabha has limited powers with regard to money bill. It cannot reject or amend a money bill but can provide recommendations. The President can give his assent or withhold his assent on money bill but he cannot return the bill for reconsideration Generally the president gives his assent to the bill as it was introduced with his prior permission.

Which one is presided over by a non- Member _______________.

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  1. Rajya Sabha

  2. Lok Sabha

  3. State Assembly

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Vice President of India who is an ex officio chairman (chairman of rehta sabha by being in the post of vice president) of the Rajya Sabha. He is not a member of Rajya Sabha.

Rajya Sabha can take initiative in _______________.

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  1. Censuring a Central Minister

  2. Creating a new All India Service

  3. Considering Money Bills

  4. Appointing judges

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Due to it's federal character, Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive powers that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha. One of which is, it can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both Centre and State. The Rajya Sabha also has the power that it can authorise the Parliament to make laws on a subject enumerated in the State List.

Which of the following arguments is not in favour of the second chamber of a legislature?

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  1. It safeguards against the domination of the lower house

  2. It provides for representation of the special interests and the minorities

  3. It helps in correcting hasty legislation/decisions

  4. It gives representation to the Units in the federation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The importance of a second chamber can be enumerated as below:

1. It acts as a check on the majoritarian tendencies of the other house.
2. It is an effective means of co-opting eminent members of the society who would never win an election on their own.
3. It represents the interests of the units in the federation.
4. It also helps in correcting hasty decisions.