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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

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

राष्ट्रपति की नियुक्ति में किस संस्था का योगदान महत्वपूर्ण होता है?