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Which of the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha is/ are correct?
[CDS I 2016]
1. The maximum permissible strength of Rajya Sabha is 250
2. In Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected indirectly from the States and Union Territories
3. It shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer:
– (a) 1 and 2 only
– (b) 1, 2 and 3
– (c) 2 and 3 only
– (d) 1 only
RAJYA SABHA
Earlier- Upper House
Hindi Name of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adopted in 1954 (asked in SSC CGL)
-Not subject to dissolution
Then, how the MP’s of Rajya Sabha gets retire ?
1/3rd composition retires in each 2 years.
Tenure- 1/3*3 in 2*3 = 6 years
Article- 80
Composition- See the image
Does the Power of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are equal ?
Yes, in some cases same, but in same cases differ
RS = LS
1) Introduction and passage of bills (except money bill)
2) Election and impeachment of Prz
3) Approval and proclamation of emergencies
Where RS not equal to LS
1) In case of Money bill- RS can’t amend/reject
2) LS Speaker – presides joint sitting
3) Resolution for discontinuance of Emergency- Can be passed only in LS (RS)
4) Can’t remove Council of Ministers
Special power of RS
1) Authorises parliament to make law in State List (Art 249]
2) Authorises parliament to created new All India services (Art 312
– (a) 1 and 2 only