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How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a field in which the President nominates members to the Rajya Sabha?
What is the primary advantage of the Rajya Sabha being a 'permanent house'?
What is the primary advantage of the Rajya Sabha being a 'permanent house'?
How long is the term period for members of the Lok Sabha?
How long is the term period for members of the Lok Sabha?
At which stage are money bills introduced in the Parliament?
At which stage are money bills introduced in the Parliament?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the passage of money bills?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the passage of money bills?
At which stage are non-money bills discussed in detail?
At which stage are non-money bills discussed in detail?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the removal of the Vice President?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the removal of the Vice President?
Which House of Parliament has the power to pass a no-confidence motion against the government?
Which House of Parliament has the power to pass a no-confidence motion against the government?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in matters related to the states?
What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in matters related to the states?
What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
What is the basis for the representation of states in the Rajya Sabha?
What is the basis for the representation of states in the Rajya Sabha?
What is the total current membership of the Rajya Sabha?
What is the total current membership of the Rajya Sabha?
How are the elected members of the Rajya Sabha chosen?
How are the elected members of the Rajya Sabha chosen?
