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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

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

संघीय ढांचे में केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्ति का विभाजन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

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

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

Who is the first woman President of India?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?