Module 2 - The Union and State Legislature and Executive
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How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?

  • 20
  • 15
  • 12 (correct)
  • 10

    • What is the primary reason for the Rajya Sabha being known as the 'permanent house' of the Parliament?

  • It has a fixed number of members that never changes
  • It is never fully dissolved since members have staggered terms (correct)
  • Its members have lifetime appointments
  • It holds meetings even when the Lok Sabha is dissolved

    • How often are elections held for one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha?

  • Every two years (correct)
  • Every five years
  • Every three years
  • Every year

    • Which of the following is NOT a field in which the President nominates members to the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the Rajya Sabha being a 'permanent house'?

    <p>It can hold urgent meetings when the Lok Sabha is dissolved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the term period for members of the Lok Sabha?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stage are money bills introduced in the Parliament?

    <p>Introduction Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the passage of money bills?

    <p>Rajya Sabha can make amendments to money bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stage are non-money bills discussed in detail?

    <p>Clause-by-Clause Consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the removal of the Vice President?

    <p>Rajya Sabha participates in the removal process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which House of Parliament has the power to pass a no-confidence motion against the government?

    <p>Lok Sabha only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in matters related to the states?

    <p>Rajya Sabha protects the powers of states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>250 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for the representation of states in the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Representation based on the population of the states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total current membership of the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>245</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the elected members of the Rajya Sabha chosen?

    <p>By the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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