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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

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

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

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

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?