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The contestants from these constituencies must be ______ but voters have joint electorate which means all the eligible voters, irrespective of caste, creed or community participate in the election.
The contestants from these constituencies must be ______ but voters have joint electorate which means all the eligible voters, irrespective of caste, creed or community participate in the election.
SCs/STs
The election to the Lower House i.e. ______ is conducted on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.
The election to the Lower House i.e. ______ is conducted on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.
Lok Sabha
In order to become a member of Lok Sabha, a person should be a ______ of India having attained the age of 25 years;
In order to become a member of Lok Sabha, a person should be a ______ of India having attained the age of 25 years;
citizen
The tenure of Lok Sabha is ______ years unless dissolved earlier by the President of India.
The tenure of Lok Sabha is ______ years unless dissolved earlier by the President of India.
During emergency, the tenure of Lok Sabha can be extended by one year at a time, but it will not exceed ______ months after emergency is over.
During emergency, the tenure of Lok Sabha can be extended by one year at a time, but it will not exceed ______ months after emergency is over.
The Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha is known as the ______.
The Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha is known as the ______.
A full debate is allowed on the issue if the ______ in Lok Sabha or Chairman of Rajya Sabha admits it.
A full debate is allowed on the issue if the ______ in Lok Sabha or Chairman of Rajya Sabha admits it.
The ______ and the Deputy Speaker can be removed from their office if the House passes a resolution to this effect.
The ______ and the Deputy Speaker can be removed from their office if the House passes a resolution to this effect.
The election is held through secret ballot with the help of ______ Voting Machine (EVM) based on simple majority.
The election is held through secret ballot with the help of ______ Voting Machine (EVM) based on simple majority.
Whenever, there arises an important issue of urgent nature related to public importance, ______ Attention Motion is moved in the House to draw the attention of the Government.
Whenever, there arises an important issue of urgent nature related to public importance, ______ Attention Motion is moved in the House to draw the attention of the Government.
It provides another opportunity to the members to express their views on a particular topic to corner the ______.
It provides another opportunity to the members to express their views on a particular topic to corner the ______.
The disapproval of the budget is considered as an expression of lack of confidence in the ______.
The disapproval of the budget is considered as an expression of lack of confidence in the ______.
This motion can be used by ______ Sabha members only.
This motion can be used by ______ Sabha members only.
Any member of Lok Sabha may move a resolution after the required formalities to expressing lack of confidence in the ______ of Ministers.
Any member of Lok Sabha may move a resolution after the required formalities to expressing lack of confidence in the ______ of Ministers.
As long as the ruling party has comfortable ______, there is no danger of defeat.
As long as the ruling party has comfortable ______, there is no danger of defeat.
Parliament is considered to be the custodian of ______ money.
Parliament is considered to be the custodian of ______ money.
The rest are elected by the elected members of the State ______ on the basis of proportional representation through Single Transferable Vote System.
The rest are elected by the elected members of the State ______ on the basis of proportional representation through Single Transferable Vote System.
Indian Council of States is also known as ______.
Indian Council of States is also known as ______.
A member of Rajya Sabha should not be less than ______ years of age.
A member of Rajya Sabha should not be less than ______ years of age.
A member of Rajya Sabha should not be of ______ mind.
A member of Rajya Sabha should not be of ______ mind.
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which never gets ______.
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which never gets ______.
One third of its members retire every ______ years.
One third of its members retire every ______ years.
Every member of the Rajya Sabha gets a monthly ______ as well as a constituency allowance.
Every member of the Rajya Sabha gets a monthly ______ as well as a constituency allowance.
Members of Rajya Sabha get many other benefits like free ______, water, electricity, telephone and travel facilities.
Members of Rajya Sabha get many other benefits like free ______, water, electricity, telephone and travel facilities.
The members of the Legislative Council are partly elected indirectly and partly nominated by the ______ for a fixed period of six years.
The members of the Legislative Council are partly elected indirectly and partly nominated by the ______ for a fixed period of six years.
The State Legislative Councils are also a permanent House since one third members retire every two ______.
The State Legislative Councils are also a permanent House since one third members retire every two ______.
The State Legislature also performs ______ and electoral functions and keeps a control over the Council of Ministers in the State.
The State Legislature also performs ______ and electoral functions and keeps a control over the Council of Ministers in the State.
In the case of Constitutional breakdown, the ______'s Rule can be imposed in the State on the advice of the Governor.
In the case of Constitutional breakdown, the ______'s Rule can be imposed in the State on the advice of the Governor.
Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house because it never gets ______.
Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house because it never gets ______.
Joint Sitting of both the houses of Parliament takes place when there is a ______ between the two Houses over a bill.
Joint Sitting of both the houses of Parliament takes place when there is a ______ between the two Houses over a bill.
The Vice-President of India is the ______ of Rajya Sabha.
The Vice-President of India is the ______ of Rajya Sabha.
During a Joint Sitting, the ______ of Lok Sabha presides over the session.
During a Joint Sitting, the ______ of Lok Sabha presides over the session.
The American Senate has equal representation from all the States (Two from each state) whereas in Rajya Sabha, the representation of the States is proportionate to the population of the ______.
The American Senate has equal representation from all the States (Two from each state) whereas in Rajya Sabha, the representation of the States is proportionate to the population of the ______.
Elected Members of the State Legislative Assemblies elect the ______.
Elected Members of the State Legislative Assemblies elect the ______.
A bill which is introduced by a minister is called a ______ Bill.
A bill which is introduced by a minister is called a ______ Bill.
An Ordinary Bill can be introduced in any of the two Houses of ______.
An Ordinary Bill can be introduced in any of the two Houses of ______.
A Money Bill deals with the imposition, abolition, alteration of any ______ or related to any financial matter.
A Money Bill deals with the imposition, abolition, alteration of any ______ or related to any financial matter.
When there is a disagreement between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over the passing of an Ordinary Bill, the ______ is dissolved.
When there is a disagreement between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over the passing of an Ordinary Bill, the ______ is dissolved.
The Governor of the State can dissolve the ______ on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The Governor of the State can dissolve the ______ on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The Presiding Officer of the Vidhan Sabha is known as the ______.
The Presiding Officer of the Vidhan Sabha is known as the ______.
Study Notes
Rajya Sabha
- Members are elected by the elected members of the State Assemblies on the basis of proportional representation through Single Transferable Vote System.
- The number of members from different States is proportional to the population of the States.
- Qualifications for becoming a member of Rajya Sabha: • Must be a citizen of India • Must be at least 30 years old • Must possess other qualifications determined by the Parliament • Must not be of unsound mind, insolvent, or holding an office of profit under the Union or State government
- Tenure: 6 years, with one-third of members retiring every two years
- Salaries and allowances: Monthly salary, constituency allowance, and other benefits like free accommodation, water, electricity, telephone, and travel facilities
Lok Sabha
- Election: Conducted on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise, with a voting age of 18 years and above
- Qualifications for becoming a member of Lok Sabha: • Must be a citizen of India having attained the age of 25 years • Must be registered as a voter in any constituency in India • Must be from SC/ST category, if contesting from a reserved constituency • Must possess other qualifications laid down by the Parliament
- Tenure: 5 years, unless dissolved earlier by the President of India
- Officials of Lok Sabha: • Presiding Officer: Speaker, elected by the members of Lok Sabha • Deputy Speaker: Also elected by the members of Lok Sabha
Parliament Functions
- Passing of the Annual Budget: Involves discussion, with the opposition getting an opportunity to criticise the government
- Financial Powers and Functions: Parliament is the custodian of public money
- No Confidence Motion: Can be used by Lok Sabha members to express lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers
State Legislature
- Members of Vidhan Sabha are directly elected by the people on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise
- Members of the Legislative Council are partly elected indirectly and partly nominated by the Governor for a fixed period of six years
- Functions: Law making on subjects in the State List and Concurrent List, financial and electoral functions, and control over the Council of Ministers in the State
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Learn about the composition and election process of Rajya Sabha, including the qualifications required to become a member. Quiz yourself on the proportional representation system and requirements for membership.
