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Parliament

📆 November 15, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. How many members of the Rajya Sabha can be nominated by the President of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 14.10.2020 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) 12 members
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.

12. How many members can be nominated by the President of India in the Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 11.08.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) 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.

13. Which of the following statements is correct? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exams 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 12 members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the president
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.

14. As per Article 80 of the Constitution of India, what can be the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (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.

15. Article 80 of the constitution of India lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 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.

16. What is the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) 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.

17. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by- [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 1.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 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.

18. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Rajya Sabha? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) It can amend a Money Bill.
Solution:Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill. It should return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, either with recommendations or without recommendations.

If the Rajya Sabha does not return the Bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form originally passed by the Lok Sabha.

In cases of the ordinary Bill, constitutional amendment Bills and financial Bills (involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India), the Rajya Sabha enjoys equal status with the Lok Sabha regarding the introduction and passage of Bills.

19. In which of the following years was the Rajya Sabha first constituted? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1952
Solution:According to the official website of Rajya Sabha, the Council of States was constituted on April 3, 1952.
  1. It had 216 members, of whom one was a nominated woman member Rukmini Devi Arundale.
  2. The first Chairperson was Dr. S Radhakrishnan, also the first Vice President of the nation.
  3. The Deputy Chairperson was SV Krishnamoorthy Rao, and
  4. the Leader of the House was N Gopalaswami Ayyangar.

20. The number of Parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Uttar Pradesh is_______. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) 31
Solution:The number of parliamentary seats in Uttar Pradesh (Rajya Sabha) is 31 (highest), while that of Karnataka (Rajya Sabha) is 12, Bihar and West Bengal have 16 parliamentary seat each (Rajya Sabha) and Tamil Nadu has parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) is 18.
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