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Parliament of India – Structure and Composition

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A bicameral legislature comprising the President, Lok Sabha (House of the People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Lok Sabha members are directly elected, reflecting popular will, whereas Rajya Sabha members are indirectly chosen by state legislative assemblies. The President summons and prorogues sessions, and can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister. Parliament legislates on subjects in the Union and Concurrent Lists, scrutinizes government functioning through debates and committee reviews, and holds the executive accountable via question hour and motions. Understanding Parliament’s composition clarifies how representative democracy operates at the national level.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?