The Parliament (2) One Liner Questions & Answers
Question | Answer | |
1 | In which year was Rajya Sabha constituted for the first time? | 1952 |
2 | The Rajya Sabha consists of how many members? |
250 members of which 12 members are nominated by the President of India
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3 | The Representation of States in Council of States is based on – | The ratio of their Population |
4 | The members of the Council of States are elected by – | Members of the Legislative Assembly of States |
5 | What is the tenure of a member of the Council of State? | 6 years |
6 | How long a Member of the Rajya Sabha is elected? | For six years |
7 | Rajya Sabha is called the Permanent House because – | It cannot be dissolved |
8 | The number of members nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha is – | 12 |
9 | Who is the First Actress to be nominated to Rajya Sabha? | Nargis Dutt |
10 | Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to legislate on a subject of state list? | Article 249 |
11 | The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the – |
Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
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12 | 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. | Not exceeding one year |
13 | Which State has the lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha? | Himachal Pradesh |
14 | The Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is – | Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman |
15 | Which House is presided over by a non-member? | Rajya-Sabha |
16 | What is the minimum age required to be a candidate for the Council of States? | 30 year |
17 | What is the fixed strength of the Rajya Sabha? | 250 |
18 | What will follow if the money bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? |
Lok Sabha may still proceed with the bill accepting or not accepting the recommendations of Rajya Sabha
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19 | Who can participate in the deliberations of Lok Sabha while being a member of Rajya Sabha? | Minister who is a member of the Rajya Sabha |