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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Give an account of the Rajya Sabha with reference to its term.
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Solution
Its term: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. It cannot be dissolved by the President/Each member is elected for a period of 6 years. One-third of its members retire every 2 years. Members can be re-elected.
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Match the following:
| Column A | Column A |
| 1. The President | (a) is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| 2. The Vice-President | (b) is a permanent house |
| 3. The Speaker | (c) nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha |
| 4. Parliament | (d) is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha |
| 5. The Rajya Sabha | (e) can introduce a bill to amend the constitution |
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Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.
What is his/her term of office?
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The President can nominate _____ members in the Rajya Sabha.
Tick mark the correct statement:
The Rajya Sabha is presided over the Vice President of India.
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What is a bicameral legislature?
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What is the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
