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Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. The Council of Ministers

Explanation:

The President of India has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha, although this happens in rare circumstances, such as when the Rajya Sabha is a temporary body in cases of emergency. Option "The Prime Minister" does not have the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha. Option "The Speaker of the Lok Sabha" presides over the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Option "The Council of Ministers" can advise the President but cannot dissolve the Rajya Sabha.

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