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The Parliament (Part-III)

📆 October 9, 2024

Total Questions: 30

11. Member of Rajya Sabha is elected- [42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) For six years
Solution:Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House and is not subject to dissolution as per Article 83(1) of the Constitution of India. But as nearly as possible, one-third of its members retire every two years.

12. Rajya Sabha is called Permanent House because- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (b) It cannot be dissolved
Solution:Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House and is not subject to dissolution as per Article 83(1) of the Constitution of India. But as nearly as possible, one-third of its members retire every two years.

13. According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha. [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Is not subject to dissolution.
Solution:Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House and is not subject to dissolution as per Article 83(1) of the Constitution of India. But as nearly as possible, one-third of its members retire every two years.

14. Right to dissolve the Rajya Sabha is vested in- [39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:Rajya Sabha is a Permanent House and is not subject to dissolution as per Article 83(1) of the Constitution of India. But as nearly as possible, one-third of its members retire every two years.

15. Which one of the following statements about Rajya Sabha is correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) It is not subject to dissolution.
Solution:Only the first statement is correct. Its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies [Article 80 (4)). The tenure of the Members of the Council of States is & yours, and 1/3rd members retire after every 2 years. The council of States shall not be subject to dissolution. The Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Council of States, and the Attorney General of India has the right to speak in both the Houses of the Parliament.

16. How is Rajya Sabha dissolved? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:Only the first statement is correct. Its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies [Article 80 (4)). The tenure of the Members of the Council of States is & yours, and 1/3rd members retire after every 2 years. The council of States shall not be subject to dissolution. The Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Council of States, and the Attorney General of India has the right to speak in both the Houses of the Parliament.

17. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) None of above
Solution:Only the first statement is correct. Its members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies [Article 80 (4)). The tenure of the Members of the Council of States is & yours, and 1/3rd members retire after every 2 years. The council of States shall not be subject to dissolution. The Vice- President of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Council of States, and the Attorney General of India has the right to speak in both the Houses of the Parliament.

18. The number of members nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha is- [39thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (c) 12
Solution:According to Article 80, the President may nominate 12 persons in the Rajya Sabha belonging to the area of Literature, Science, Art and Social Services.

19. President may nominate in Council of States total- [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) 12 Members
Solution:According to Article 80, the President may nominate 12 persons in the Rajya Sabha belonging to the area of Literature, Science, Art and Social Services.

20. Consider the following statements with respect to qualification to become the member of Rajya Sabha and select the correct answer from the code given below: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(1) Should be at least 30 years of age

(2) Should be registered as a voter on the list of voters in the state from which the candidate is to be elected

(3) Should not hold office of profit under the state

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 are correct
Solution:The above-mentioned statement (1) and (3) are correct, but statement (2) is wrong. Prior to 6 April, 2003 it was necessary that a candidate of Rajya Sabha must be enrolled in the voter list of that State from which he/she is to be elected. But later in 2003, an Amendment was made in the Representation of People Act, and this requirement was removed.
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