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Rajya Sabha

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The upper house of Parliament symbolizes the federal principle, as members are elected by state legislative assemblies. Known for continuity, it’s a permanent body not subject to dissolution; one-third of members retire every two years. Rajya Sabha can introduce non-financial bills, review legislation passed by Lok Sabha, and propose amendments. However, it cannot reject money bills outright. It represents states’ interests in national lawmaking, often acting as a revisory chamber focusing on thorough debate. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman, while a Deputy Chairman is elected from its membership. This structure ensures mature deliberation and checks majoritarian impulses.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?