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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

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

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

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

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

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?