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Parliament

📆 November 15, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. As of January 2020,_________ has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh
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.

22. Which of the following statements about Rajya Sabha is correct? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) The elected members of the State Legislative Assembly elect the members of the Rajya Sabha.
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.

23. Which of the following statements regarding the functioning of Rajya Sabha is correct? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-[I])]

Correct Answer: (c) Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution.
Solution:The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution, with one-third of its members retiring every second year.

Duration of Rajya Sabha

  • The Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber, which means that it is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
  • The Indian Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and left it to the Indian Parliament.
  • Accordingly, the Parliament enacted the Representation of the People Act (1951) which:
    • Provides that the term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha shall be six years, and
    • Authorizes the President of India to make provisions to govern the order of retirement of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
      • Under this provision, the President has made the Rajya Sabha (Term of Office of Members) Order, 1952.
  • As per the current plan, one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year.
    • Their seats are filled up by the fresh elections and Presidential nominations at the beginning of every third year.
    • The retiring members of the Rajya Sabha are eligible for re-election and renomination any number of times.

24. The Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of_______ years. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) 6
Solution:Rajya Sabha which is also known as the Upper House or Council of States consists of a maximum strength of 250 members. The tenure of Rajya Sabha members is six years with one third of members retiring every two years.
  • Accordingly, the Parliament enacted the Representation of the People Act (1951) which:
    • Provides that the term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha shall be six years, and
    • Authorizes the President of India to make provisions to govern the order of retirement of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
      • Under this provision, the President has made the Rajya Sabha (Term of Office of Members) Order, 1952.

25. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are elected every two years? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) one-third
Solution:Rajya Sabha which is also known as the Upper House or Council of States consists of a maximum strength of 250 members. The tenure of Rajya Sabha members is six years with one third of members retiring every two years.
  • As per the current plan, one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year.
    • Their seats are filled up by the fresh elections and Presidential nominations at the beginning of every third year.
    • The retiring members of the Rajya Sabha are eligible for re-election and renomination any number of times.

26. Rajya Sabha member has a tenure of______ years. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.01.2017 (Shift-I) C.P.O. S.1. 5.06.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 6
Solution:Rajya Sabha which is also known as the Upper House or Council of States consists of a maximum strength of 250 members. The tenure of Rajya Sabha members is six years with one third of members retiring every two years.

Duration of Rajya Sabha

  • The Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber, which means that it is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
  • The Indian Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha and left it to the Indian Parliament.
  • Accordingly, the Parliament enacted the Representation of the People Act (1951) which:
    • Provides that the term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha shall be six years, and
    • Authorizes the President of India to make provisions to govern the order of retirement of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
      • Under this provision, the President has made the Rajya Sabha (Term of Office of Members) Order, 1952.
  • As per the current plan, one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year.
    • Their seats are filled up by the fresh elections and Presidential nominations at the beginning of every third year.
    • The retiring members of the Rajya Sabha are eligible for re-election and renomination any number of times.

27. What is the minimum age for membership to Rajya Sabha ? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) 30 years
Solution:The minimum age of thirty years was fixed for membership as against twenty five years for the Lower House. The element of dignity and prestige was added to the Council of State House by making the Vice-President of India ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha who presides over its sittings.

28. As on September 2020, in order to be a member of the Rajya Sabha one must not be less than________ years of age. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) 30
Solution:The minimum age of thirty years was fixed for membership as against twenty five years for the Lower House. The element of dignity and prestige was added to the Council of State House by making the Vice-President of India ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha who presides over its sittings.

29. To become a member of the Rajya Sabha a person should be at least years old. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 2.07.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) 30
Solution:The minimum age of thirty years was fixed for membership as against twenty five years for the Lower House. The element of dignity and prestige was added to the Council of State House by making the Vice-President of India ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha who presides over its sittings.

30. As of January 2020, the number of seats allotted to Assam in the Rajya Sabha is: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exams 10.12.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 7
Solution:Assam elects 7 seats since 1956 (one more than 1952-1956). Members are indirectly elected by state legislators elected of Assam. The number of the seven seats allocated to each party is proportional to the legislators' number at the time of nomination.
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