Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the constitution of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Article 79. Article 79 of the Constitution provides for the constitution of Parliament. It states that the Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses. These two houses are the Council of States and the House of the People.

Question 2

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha. Although the President is not a member of either House, he is an integral part of the Parliament. He performs legislative functions like summoning sessions and giving assent to bills.

Question 3

What is the maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

250. The maximum permissible strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250. Out of these, 238 members are representatives of states and union territories. The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President.

Question 4

The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by whom?

Accepted Answer

Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation. The single transferable vote method is used for this purpose.

Question 5

Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Schedule. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha. It specifies the number of seats allocated to each state and union territory. This allocation is generally based on the population of the respective state.

Parliament — Set 1