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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 the process by which a casual vacancy in the Rajya Sabha is filled.
Describe the qualifications required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Describe the special powers of the Rajya Sabha in relation to the State List.
Discuss the importance of the Rajya Sabha in the federal structure of India.
Discuss the role of the Rajya Sabha in the creation of All-India Services.
Explain the difference between the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha in terms of their legislative powers.
Explain the importance of the Rajya Sabha in reviewing legislation passed by the Lok Sabha.
Explain the process of election of members to the Rajya Sabha.
How often does one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire? (1) Every year (2) Every two years (3) Every three years (4) Every six years
What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as prescribed by the Constitution of India? (1) 238 (2) 250 (3) 245 (4) 252
What is the quorum required for a meeting of the Rajya Sabha? (1) 1/10th of total membership (2) 1/5th of total membership (3) 1/3rd of total membership (4) 1/2 of total membership
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha? (1) Article 80 (2) Article 81 (3) Article 82 (4) Article 83
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of ______ years.
The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held in the year ______.
The Rajya Sabha can authorize the Parliament to make laws on a subject in the State List by passing a resolution with a ______ majority.
The Rajya Sabha is also known as the _________.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha can be adjourned sine die by the Chairman.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by the President of India.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill for a maximum of 14 days.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha can initiate a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.