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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

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?