Question 1

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of

Accepted Answer

Article 79 of the Indian Constitution establishes that there shall be a Parliament for the Union consisting of the President and two Houses, known respectively as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

Question 2

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as provided by the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is envisaged at 552 members, out of which up to 530 members are to represent the States and up to 20 members are to represent the Union Territories.

Question 3

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

The Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as per Article 64 and Article 89(1) of the Indian Constitution.

Question 4

What is the tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years, with one-third of its members retiring every two years, ensuring that the House is never fully dissolved.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to a legislature with two houses?

Accepted Answer

A legislature with two houses is called bicameral legislature. Countries like India, USA, and UK have bicameral systems.

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