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Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

The upper house is known as ______ .

  1. Rajya Sabha

  2. Lok Sabha

  3. Cabinet

  4. Parliament
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Parliament is Bicameral parliament. It contains two houses of the parliament named as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

 Lok Sabha is the lower house/first chamber of the parliament. Rajya Sabha is the upper house/ second chamber of the Parliament.
Members of Lok Sabha are elected directly by the people of territorial constituencies of states. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly. It means they are elected by the members of state legislative assemblies.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

The representation to States in the Rajya Sabha is given on the basis of _____________________.

  1. an equal number of seats to each State

  2. in proportion to their population

  3. in proportion to their size

  4. in accordance with their resources
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B Correct answer
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 on the basis of the population of each State.  Consequent on the reorganization of States and formation of new States, the number of elected seats in the Rajya Sabha allotted to States and Union Territories has changed from time to time since 1952.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

A dissolution does not affect ____________________________.

  1. a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha and sent to Lok Sabha

  2. a bill that originated in the Lok Sabha but has been sent to Rajya Sabha

  3. a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha but has not yet been sent to the Lok Sabha

  4. Any of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha:

  • A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha.
  • A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution.
  • Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent.
  • Bills returned by President for reconsideration.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present?
I. Delhi
II. Puducherry
III. Lakshadweep
IV. Chandigarh

  1. I, II and IV

  2. II and III

  3. I, II, III and IV

  4. I and II
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Before the Constitution 70th amendment Act, 1992, Article 54 relating to the election of the President provided for an electoral college consisting only of the elected members of Parliament as well as the legislative assemblies of the States (not of Union Territories). The amendment provide for inclusion of members of legislature of Pondicherry and Delhi in representing these Union Territories in Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

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

  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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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.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

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

  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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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

Rajya Sabha has a term of ______________________.

  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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B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice political science the indian parliament rajya sabha the rajya sabha indian administration act of 1935

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

  1. People's representation

  2. By the State Legislature

  3. Nominations

  4. By electoral college
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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.