Q: The Representation of States in Council of States is based on
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: The members of Council of States are elected by
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: In which year was Rajya Sabha Constituted for the first time?
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: The Rajya Sabha consists of
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Tenure of a Rajya Sabha member is
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Member of Rajya Sabha is elected
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Rajya Sabha is called Permanent House because
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Right to dissolve the Rajya Sabha is vested in
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Correct statement about Rajya Sabha
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: How is Rajya Sabha dissolved?
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Number of members nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: First actress nominated to Rajya Sabha
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: Correct statement about Rajya Sabha
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: Exclusive power of Rajya Sabha
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: Incorrect statement on Parliament’s power on State List
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Parliament can legislate State List items if resolution passed by
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Special powers of Rajya Sabha by Constitution
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate on any matter in the State List? [UPPCS (Mains) 2012]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: A resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 of the constitution empowering Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest remains in force for a period. [UPPCS (Pre) 2017]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: What is the consequence of the failure of Government in Rajya Sabha? [MPPCS (Pre) 1990]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India? [IAS (Pre) 2001]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Which one of the following pairs of states has equal representation in the Council of States? [UPPCS (Pre) 1999]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Seats allocated to Uttar Pradesh in the Council of States are the total number of seats allocated to [UPPCS (Pre) 2000]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Given below is a list of States alongwith seats allotted to them in the Council of States. Which one of them is not matched? [IAS (Pre) 2009]
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: Which among the following States has the lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha? [UPPCS (Mains) 2010, 2006]
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: The Chairman of Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: In which House is the presiding officer not a member of that House? [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008 UPPCS (Pre) 1992]
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is [UPPCS (Mains) 2011]
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: Which one of the following Houses is presided over by a non-Member? [UP UDA/LDA (Mains) 2010]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Which one of the following is Chairman of Rajya Sabha? [UPPCS (Pre) 1993, 1990 42nd BPSC (Pre) 1997]
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: Who among the following can participate in the deliberations of Lok Sabha while being a member of Rajya Sabha? [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2016 Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2013]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: The minimum age required to be a candidate for Council of States is [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2006]
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: What is the fixed strength of Rajya Sabha? [MPPCS (Pre) 2010]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: What will follow if money bill is substantially amended by Rajya Sabha? [IAS (Pre) 2013]
Answer:A Explanation:
Q: Consider the following statements. 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consist of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [Tamil Nadu PSC (Pre) 2019 IAS (Pre) 2012]
Answer:D Explanation:
Q: Consider the following statements. 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Himachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 IAS (Pre) 2015]
Answer:B Explanation:
Q: Consider the following statements with respect to qualification to become the member of Rajya Sabha and select the correct answer from the code given below. [Punjab PSC (Pre) 2018 MPPCS (Pre) 2008] 1. Should be atleast 30 years of age. 2. Should be registered as a voter on the list of voters in the state from which the candidate is to be elected. 3. Should not hold office of profit under the state.
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Which of the following are correct about the Rajya Sabha? 1. It is not a subject to dissolution. 2. It has a term of five years. 3. One-third of its members retire after every two years. 4. Its member shall not be less than 25 years of age. Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPPCS (Pre) 2014]
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. [UPPCS (Pre) 2017] List-I (States): (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka (c) Kerala (d) Odisha | List-II (No. of members in Rajya Sabha): 1. 9 2. 11 3. 12 4. 10 | Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Answer:C Explanation:
Q: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2015 UPPCS (Pre) 2002] List-I (States): (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Maharashtra (c) Karnataka (d) West Bengal | List-II (Seats): 1. 11 2. 19 3. 12 4. 16 | Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)