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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
Give an account of the Rajya Sabha with reference to its composition.
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उत्तर
Its composition:
- The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha can be 250 members.
- 238 members represent the states and the union territories. Seats are allotted to each state according to its population. These members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
- Twelve members are nominated by the President from among persons who have distinguished themselves in the fields of art, literature, science, or social service.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct answer:
The__________is also known as the Council of States.
State whether the following is true or false:
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved by the President
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
Answer the following question briefly:
Give an account of the Rajya Sabha with reference to its term.
This is the picture of an important government building in India.
Identify the building.
This is the picture of an important government building in India.
What is the primary function of Parliament house? Mention any two other important functions.
Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.
Mention two powers held by this person with reference to the following:
Judicial Power
Fill in the blank:
The Rajya Sabha is the ______.
Match the contents of Column A with those of Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. The speaker | (a) Presides over the Rajya Sabha |
| 2. The Vice President | (b) The legislative organ of the Union Government |
| 3. The Rajya Sabha | (c) The House of People |
| 4. The Parliament | (d) Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha |
| 5. The Lok Sabha | (e) Permanent House |
Tick mark the correct statement:
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years.
