Rajya Sabha

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the process for the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha.

Describe the qualifications required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Discuss the importance of the Rajya Sabha in the federal structure of India.

Discuss the significance of the Rajya Sabha in preventing hasty legislation.

Explain the process of election of members to the Rajya Sabha.

Explain the process of election of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Explain the role of the Rajya Sabha in the impeachment of the President of India.

Explain the role of the Rajya Sabha in the legislative process of a Constitutional Amendment Bill.

If a Money Bill is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days, what happens? (1) It is deemed to have been passed by both Houses (2) It is rejected (3) It is sent to the President (4) It lapses

What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? (1) 21 years (2) 25 years (3) 30 years (4) 35 years

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha? (1) Article 74 (2) Article 80 (3) Article 81 (4) Article 85

Which of the following is a qualification for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha? (1) Expertise in sports (2) Expertise in literature, science, art, or social service (3) Being a member of a political party (4) Being a former judge

Fill in the blank: The Rajya Sabha can recommend amendments to a Money Bill within ______ days.

Fill in the blank: The Rajya Sabha represents the ______ of India.

Fill in the blank: The Rajya Sabha was first constituted in the year ______.

The Rajya Sabha is also known as the ________.

Can a person be a member of both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the same time? (Yes/No)

Can the Rajya Sabha initiate a motion for the removal of the Vice-President of India? (Yes/No)

Can the Rajya Sabha remove the Council of Ministers by passing a no-confidence motion? (Yes/No)

True or False: The Rajya Sabha can be adjourned sine die by the Chairman.