Rajya Sabha

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

Rajya Sabha starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Rajya Sabha. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe any two powers of the Rajya Sabha.

Describe the method of proportional representation used in Rajya Sabha elections.

Describe the role of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Explain the difference between the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha in terms of their powers over Money Bills.

Explain the process by which a bill passed by the Lok Sabha is considered in the Rajya Sabha.

Explain the process of election of Rajya Sabha members.

Explain the role of the Rajya Sabha in the amendment of the Constitution.

Explain the significance of the Rajya Sabha in the federal structure of India.

How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India? (1) 10 (2) 12 (3) 15 (4) 20

How many times can a person be re-elected to the Rajya Sabha? (1) Once (2) Twice (3) Thrice (4) Unlimited times

If a Rajya Sabha seat becomes vacant, within how many months must the vacancy be filled? (1) 1 month (2) 3 months (3) 6 months (4) 12 months

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as prescribed by the Constitution of India? (1) 238 (2) 250 (3) 245 (4) 252

Fill in the blank: One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every ______ years.

Fill in the blank: The Rajya Sabha meets in the _______ building in New Delhi.

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of ______ years.

The Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill for a maximum period of ______ days.

Can the Rajya Sabha initiate a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers? Yes or No?

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Rajya Sabha can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Rajya Sabha can recommend the removal of the Vice-President of India.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the case of Money Bills.