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Parliament

📆 November 15, 2024

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following are constituents of Indian Parliament? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 9.08.2017 (II)]

(I) The President

(II) The Council of States (Rajya Sabha)

(III) The House of the People (Lok Sabha)

Correct Answer: (d) (1), (II) and (III)
Solution:

Constitutional Provisions Related to Parliament of India

Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions related to the Parliament of India, including its organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers, and other related aspects.

Organisation of Parliament of India

As per the Constitutional framework, the Parliament of India consists of three parts:

  • The President of India,
  • The Council of States or the Rajya Sabha, and
  • The House of the People or the Lok Sabha.

2. The Parliament of India consists of [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) President, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha
Solution:

Constitutional Provisions Related to Parliament of India

Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions related to the Parliament of India, including its organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers, and other related aspects.

Organisation of Parliament of India

As per the Constitutional framework, the Parliament of India consists of three parts:

  • The President of India,
  • The Council of States or the Rajya Sabha, and
  • The House of the People or the Lok Sabha.

3. How many Houses are there in the Parliament? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) 2
Solution:Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India which comprises the President and two Houses- the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
  • Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the Upper House of the Parliament and represents the states and union territories.
  • Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the Lower House of the Parliament and represents the people of India as a whole

4. The term 'Parliament' refers to the_____. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 01.12.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) National legislature
Solution:The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the supreme legislative body of the country. Through its multifunctional roles, the Parliament of India plays a crucial role in shaping the course of the nation.

About Indian Parliament

  • The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the legislative organ of the Union Government.
  • The Costitution of India has envisaged the Parliament or the Sansad as the supreme legislative body of the country.
  • As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India’s vibrant democratic spirit.

5. Out of 245 members of Rajya Sabha how many members are elected? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 233
Solution:According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

6. Out of the 245 members of Rajya Sabha, how many are nominated by the President? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.10.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) 12
Solution:According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

7. What is the total strength of (Council of State) Rajya Sabha of India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 15.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 245
Solution:According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

8. Who elects the members of Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
Solution:The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.

  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

9. What is the total strength of the Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) 250
Solution:According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

10. What is the total number of members in Rajya Sabha from States and Union Territories? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-I),]

Correct Answer: (c) 238
Solution:According to Article 80 of the constitution, the Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members.
  • of which a maximum of 238 will be elected (Elected members of the state+ Union territory legislative Assemblies elected member) and
  • 12 will be nominated by the president.

Article 80 in Constitution of India

80. Composition of the Council of States

(1). The Council of States shall consist of-

(a). twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause (3); and
(b). not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.
(2). The allocation of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and of the Union territories shall be in accordance with the provisions in that behalf contained in the Fourth Schedule.
(3). The members to be nominated by the President under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely:--Literature, science, art and social service.
(4). The representatives of each State in the Council of States shall be elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
(5). The representatives of the Union Territories in the Council of States shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may by law prescribe.

At present the strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated.

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