Rajya Sabha
This Rajya Sabha 150 MCQ master set covers Constitutional foundation, powers, elections, case laws, committees, and contemporary issues. Each question includes detailed answers and explanations, ensuring complete syllabus coverage and exam authenticity for UPSC, SSC, and PSC aspirants.
A) Upper House
B) Lower House
C) House of People
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament.
Q2. Rajya Sabha is constituted under:
A) Article 80
B) Article 81
C) Article 82
D) Article 83
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 80 deals with composition of Rajya Sabha.
Q3. Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha:
A) 250
B) 245
C) 252
D) 260
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Maximum strength is 250 members.
Q4. Present strength of Rajya Sabha:
A) 245
B) 250
C) 240
D) 260
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Currently 245 members (233 elected + 12 nominated).
Q5. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha:
A) 12
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President nominates 12 members.
Q6. Tenure of Rajya Sabha members:
A) 6 years
B) 5 years
C) 4 years
D) 7 years
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Members serve for 6 years.
Q7. One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: One-third retire every 2 years.
Q8. Rajya Sabha is a:
A) Permanent House
B) Temporary House
C) Dissolved every 5 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is permanent, not subject to dissolution.
Q9. First Chairman of Rajya Sabha:
A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Zakir Hussain
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Radhakrishnan was first Chairman (Vice-President).
Q10. Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha:
A) Vice-President of India
B) President of India
C) Prime Minister
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman.
Q11. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha elected by:
A) Rajya Sabha members
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Deputy Chairman elected by Rajya Sabha.
Q12. Minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership:
A) 30 years
B) 25 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Minimum age is 30 years.
Q13. Qualifications for Rajya Sabha membership given in:
A) Article 84
B) Article 85
C) Article 86
D) Article 87
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 84 specifies qualifications.
Q14. Disqualifications for Rajya Sabha membership given in:
A) Article 102
B) Article 103
C) Article 104
D) Article 105
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 102 lists disqualifications.
Q15. Representation of States in Rajya Sabha based on:
A) Population
B) Equality
C) Area
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Seats allocated on basis of population.
Q16. Representation of Union Territories in Rajya Sabha:
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: 4 UTs represented (Delhi, Puducherry, J&K, etc.).
Q17. Anglo-Indian representation in Rajya Sabha:
A) None
B) 2
C) 1
D) 3
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Anglo-Indian representation existed only in Lok Sabha.
Q18. Rajya Sabha compared to Lok Sabha:
A) Less powerful in financial matters
B) Equal in constitutional amendments
C) Permanent body
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha has distinct roles.
Q19. Rajya Sabha created by:
A) Government of India Act, 1919
B) Government of India Act, 1935
C) Constitution of India, 1950
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Constitution established Rajya Sabha.
Q20. First session of Rajya Sabha held in:
A) 1952
B) 1950
C) 1949
D) 1951
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: First session held in 1952.
Q21. Rajya Sabha members elected by:
A) State Legislative Assemblies
B) Direct election by people
C) President
D) Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Members elected by State Assemblies.
Q22. Election method for Rajya Sabha:
A) Proportional representation by single transferable vote
B) First-past-the-post
C) Direct election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Indirect election using PR-STV.
Q23. Rajya Sabha members represent:
A) States and UTs
B) People directly
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Members represent states and UTs.
Q24. Rajya Sabha strength fixed by:
A) Constitution
B) Parliament by law
C) President’s order
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Parliament can alter strength by law.
Q25. Rajya Sabha described as:
A) House of Elders
B) House of People
C) Lower House
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha often called House of Elders.
Q26. Rajya Sabha shares legislative powers with:
A) Lok Sabha
B) President
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha together form Parliament.
Q27. Rajya Sabha can initiate:
A) Ordinary Bills
B) Money Bills
C) Constitutional Amendments
D) Both A and C
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can initiate ordinary bills and amendments.
Q28. Rajya Sabha cannot initiate:
A) Money Bills
B) Constitutional Amendments
C) Ordinary Bills
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
Q29. Rajya Sabha can delay Money Bill for:
A) 14 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can hold Money Bill for 14 days.
Q30. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:
A) Constitutional Amendments
B) Impeachment of President
C) Removal of Vice-President
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in these matters.
Q31. Rajya Sabha participates in election of:
A) President
B) Vice-President
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Rajya Sabha members vote in both elections.
Q32. Rajya Sabha initiates removal of:
A) Vice-President
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates removal of Vice-President.
Q33. Rajya Sabha has special power under:
A) Article 249
B) Article 250
C) Article 251
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can empower Parliament to legislate on State List.
Q34. Rajya Sabha can create All-India Services under:
A) Article 312
B) Article 313
C) Article 314
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can authorize creation of new services.
Q35. Rajya Sabha role in emergency:
A) Approves proclamation of emergency
B) Reviews continuation
C) Equal power with Lok Sabha
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha plays equal role in emergencies.
Q36. Rajya Sabha role in impeachment of President:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses participate equally.
Q37. Rajya Sabha role in removal of judges:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal of judges.
Q38. Rajya Sabha role in removal of Vice-President:
A) Initiates motion
B) Lok Sabha confirms
C) Both Houses involved
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates removal motion.
Q39. Rajya Sabha role in financial bills:
A) Limited
B) Equal
C) No role
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha has limited role in financial bills.
Q40. Rajya Sabha role in ordinary bills:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in ordinary bills.
Q41. Rajya Sabha role in joint sittings:
A) Participates equally
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha participates in joint sittings.
Q42. Rajya Sabha role in constitutional amendments:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in amendments.
Q43. Rajya Sabha role in proclamation of emergency under Article 352:
A) Approves within one month
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha must approve proclamation.
Q44. Rajya Sabha role in proclamation under Article 356:
A) Approves President’s Rule
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha approves proclamation.
Q45. Rajya Sabha role in proclamation under Article 360:
A) Approves financial emergency
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha approves financial emergency.
Q46. Rajya Sabha role in removal of CAG:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal of CAG.
Q47. Rajya Sabha role in removal of Attorney General:
A) No formal role
B) Equal with Lok Sabha
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Attorney General holds office at President’s pleasure.
Q48. Rajya Sabha role in removal of Election Commissioners:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal of ECs.
Q49. Rajya Sabha role in removal of UPSC members:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal of UPSC members.
Q50. Rajya Sabha described as:
A) Revising Chamber
B) House of People
C) Lower House
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha acts as revising chamber of Parliament.
Q51. Rajya Sabha members are elected by:
A) State Legislative Assemblies
B) Direct election by people
C) President
D) Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Members elected indirectly by State Assemblies.
Q52. Election method for Rajya Sabha:
A) Proportional representation by single transferable vote
B) First-past-the-post
C) Direct election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Indirect election using PR-STV.
Q53. Rajya Sabha elections conducted by:
A) Election Commission of India
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: ECI conducts elections.
Q54. Rajya Sabha elections held every:
A) 2 years for one-third members
B) 5 years for all members
C) 6 years for all members
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: One-third retire every 2 years.
Q55. Bye-elections held when:
A) Seat becomes vacant
B) Lok Sabha dissolved
C) President orders
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Bye-elections fill vacancies.
Q56. Oath of Rajya Sabha members administered by:
A) President
B) Vice-President
C) Governor
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Vice-President administers oath.
Q57. Rajya Sabha members represent:
A) States and UTs
B) People directly
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Members represent states/UTs.
Q58. Rajya Sabha elections use:
A) Single transferable vote
B) Direct voting
C) Simple majority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Indirect election via STV.
Q59. Rajya Sabha elections are indirect because:
A) Members elected by State Assemblies
B) People vote directly
C) President nominates all
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Indirect election through Assemblies.
Q60. Rajya Sabha elections supervised by:
A) Election Commission
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: ECI supervises elections.
Q61. Rajya Sabha elections follow:
A) Proportional representation
B) Majority system
C) Direct election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PR ensures fair representation.
Q62. Rajya Sabha elections ensure:
A) Representation of states
B) Direct representation of people
C) Judicial representation
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: States represented in Rajya Sabha.
Q63. Rajya Sabha elections held by:
A) State Assemblies
B) Lok Sabha
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: State Assemblies elect members.
Q64. Rajya Sabha elections use ballot system:
A) Open ballot
B) Secret ballot
C) Electronic voting
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Open ballot introduced after 2003 amendment.
Q65. Rajya Sabha elections amendment case:
A) Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India (2006)
B) Kesavananda Bharati case
C) Golaknath case
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Open ballot upheld in Kuldip Nayar case.
Q66. Rajya Sabha elections ensure representation of:
A) States and UTs
B) People directly
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: States/UTs represented.
Q67. Rajya Sabha elections held under:
A) Representation of People Act, 1951
B) Constitution only
C) President’s order
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: RPA governs elections.
Q68. Rajya Sabha elections frequency:
A) Every 2 years for one-third seats
B) Every 5 years for all seats
C) Every 6 years for all seats
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: One-third retire every 2 years.
Q69. Rajya Sabha elections ensure continuity because:
A) House not dissolved
B) Members retire in rotation
C) Permanent body
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is permanent.
Q70. Rajya Sabha elections involve:
A) Proportional representation system
B) Direct election
C) Majority system
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PR system used.
Q71. Rajya Sabha elections ensure minority representation through:
A) Proportional representation
B) Majority system
C) Direct election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PR allows minority representation.
Q72. Rajya Sabha elections conducted by:
A) Election Commission
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: ECI conducts elections.
Q73. Rajya Sabha elections ensure federal character by:
A) Representation of states
B) Representation of people directly
C) Judicial representation
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: States represented in Rajya Sabha.
Q74. Rajya Sabha elections ensure:
A) Balance between Centre and States
B) Direct democracy
C) Judicial supremacy
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha balances federalism.
Q75. Rajya Sabha elections described as:
A) Indirect, proportional, rotational
B) Direct, majority, permanent
C) Judicial, executive, legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Elections are indirect, proportional, rotational.
Q76. Rajya Sabha has special power under:
A) Article 249
B) Article 250
C) Article 251
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can empower Parliament to legislate on State List.
Q77. Rajya Sabha can authorize creation of All-India Services under:
A) Article 312
B) Article 313
C) Article 314
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha can authorize new All-India Services.
Q78. Rajya Sabha resolution under Article 249 requires:
A) Two-thirds majority present and voting
B) Simple majority
C) Unanimous vote
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Special majority needed.
Q79. Rajya Sabha resolution under Article 312 requires:
A) Two-thirds majority present and voting
B) Simple majority
C) Unanimous vote
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Special majority needed for new services.
Q80. Rajya Sabha role in Presidential election:
A) Members vote along with Lok Sabha and Assemblies
B) No role
C) Only nominates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha members part of electoral college.
Q81. Rajya Sabha role in Vice-President election:
A) Members vote along with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only nominates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses elect Vice-President.
Q82. Rajya Sabha initiates removal of:
A) Vice-President
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates removal motion.
Q83. Rajya Sabha role in impeachment of President:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in impeachment.
Q84. Rajya Sabha role in removal of judges:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal.
Q85. Case law: Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India (2006) upheld:
A) Open ballot system for Rajya Sabha elections
B) Secret ballot system
C) Direct election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: SC upheld open ballot.
Q86. Case law: Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab (1974) held:
A) President bound by advice of CoM
B) President independent
C) PM absolute
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President bound by advice.
Q87. Case law: S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) held:
A) President’s Rule subject to judicial review
B) President absolute
C) PM supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Judicial review applies to Article 356.
Q88. Case law: Ram Jawaya v. State of Punjab (1955) held:
A) Executive derives power from Constitution
B) Executive absolute
C) PM supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Executive powers constitutional.
Q89. Case law: U.N.R. Rao v. Indira Gandhi (1971) held:
A) Cabinet continues even if Lok Sabha dissolved
B) Cabinet ceases immediately
C) PM absolute
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Cabinet continues till new Lok Sabha.
Q90. Case law: P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (1998) held:
A) MPs can claim immunity for votes
B) PM absolute
C) President supreme
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Parliamentary privilege upheld.
Q91. Rajya Sabha role in All-India Services creation:
A) Authorizes by resolution
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha authorizes new services.
Q92. Rajya Sabha role in State List legislation:
A) Authorizes Parliament by resolution
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha empowers Parliament.
Q93. Rajya Sabha role in federal balance:
A) Represents states
B) Ensures Centre-State coordination
C) Special powers under Articles 249, 312
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha balances federalism.
Q94. Rajya Sabha role in removal of Vice-President:
A) Initiates motion
B) Lok Sabha confirms
C) Both Houses involved
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates removal.
Q95. Rajya Sabha role in constitutional amendments:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in amendments.
Q96. Rajya Sabha role in joint sittings:
A) Participates equally
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha participates in joint sittings.
Q97. Rajya Sabha role in emergencies:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Limited
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in emergency approvals.
Q98. Rajya Sabha role in removal of CAG:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal.
Q99. Rajya Sabha role in removal of Election Commissioners:
A) Equal with Lok Sabha
B) No role
C) Only initiates
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Both Houses equal in removal.
Q100. Rajya Sabha described as:
A) Federal Chamber
B) House of People
C) Lower House
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha acts as federal chamber of Parliament.
Q101. Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha is:
A) Vice-President of India
B) President of India
C) Prime Minister
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman.
Q102. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha elected by:
A) Rajya Sabha members
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Deputy Chairman elected by Rajya Sabha.
Q103. Tenure of Deputy Chairman:
A) Till Rajya Sabha tenure ends
B) Till he ceases to be member
C) Till resignation/removal
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Tenure linked to membership and House decision.
Q104. Removal of Deputy Chairman requires:
A) Majority of all members of Rajya Sabha
B) Majority of members present and voting
C) President’s order
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Simple majority of members present and voting.
Q105. Panel of Vice-Chairmen in Rajya Sabha:
A) Nominated by Chairman
B) Elected by Rajya Sabha
C) Appointed by President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Chairman nominates panel of Vice-Chairmen.
Q106. Chairman of Rajya Sabha role:
A) Presides over sessions
B) Maintains order
C) Decides on points of order
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Chairman performs all these functions.
Q107. Deputy Chairman role:
A) Presides in absence of Chairman
B) Exercises same powers
C) Maintains order
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Deputy Chairman acts in absence of Chairman.
Q108. Rajya Sabha Committees include:
A) Business Advisory Committee
B) Committee on Privileges
C) Committee on Ethics
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Rajya Sabha has multiple committees.
Q109. Business Advisory Committee function:
A) Allocates time for business
B) Decides agenda
C) Coordinates House work
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee manages House business.
Q110. Committee on Privileges function:
A) Examines breach of privileges
B) Recommends action
C) Reports to House
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee safeguards privileges.
Q111. Committee on Ethics function:
A) Examines conduct of members
B) Recommends disciplinary action
C) Reports to House
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee ensures ethical conduct.
Q112. Committee on Petitions function:
A) Examines petitions from public
B) Reports to House
C) Suggests action
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee handles petitions.
Q113. Committee on Subordinate Legislation function:
A) Examines delegated legislation
B) Reports to House
C) Suggests modifications
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee scrutinizes delegated legislation.
Q114. Committee on Government Assurances function:
A) Examines assurances given by ministers
B) Reports compliance
C) Suggests action
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee monitors assurances.
Q115. Committee on Papers Laid on the Table function:
A) Examines papers laid by ministers
B) Reports irregularities
C) Suggests action
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee scrutinizes papers.
Q116. Committee on Rules function:
A) Examines rules of procedure
B) Suggests amendments
C) Reports to House
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee reviews rules.
Q117. Committee on Welfare of SC/ST function:
A) Examines welfare measures
B) Reports to House
C) Suggests improvements
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committee monitors welfare schemes.
Q118. Committee on Papers Laid chaired by:
A) Rajya Sabha member
B) Lok Sabha member
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha member chairs committee.
Q119. Committee on Petitions chaired by:
A) Rajya Sabha member
B) Lok Sabha member
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha member chairs committee.
Q120. Committee on Ethics chaired by:
A) Rajya Sabha member
B) Lok Sabha member
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha member chairs committee.
Q121. Rajya Sabha committees ensure:
A) Accountability
B) Transparency
C) Efficiency
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Committees strengthen parliamentary functioning.
Q122. Rajya Sabha committees are:
A) Standing committees
B) Ad hoc committees
C) Both
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Rajya Sabha has both types.
Q123. Standing committees are:
A) Permanent
B) Temporary
C) Ad hoc
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Standing committees are permanent.
Q124. Ad hoc committees are:
A) Temporary
B) Permanent
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ad hoc committees formed for specific purpose.
Q125. Rajya Sabha described as:
A) House of Elders with committees ensuring accountability
B) House of People
C) Lower House
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha committees ensure accountability.
Q126. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha is a permanent House.
Reason (R): It cannot be dissolved but one-third members retire every two years.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is permanent, members retire in rotation.
Q127. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has less financial power than Lok Sabha.
Reason (R): Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha cannot initiate Money Bills.
Q128. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha represents federal character.
Reason (R): Members elected by State Assemblies.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha ensures representation of states.
Q129. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha plays equal role in constitutional amendments.
Reason (R): Amendments require approval of both Houses.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in amendments.
Q130. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha can empower Parliament to legislate on State List.
Reason (R): Article 249 provides this special power.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha has unique power under Article 249.
Q131. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha can authorize creation of All-India Services.
Reason (R): Article 312 provides this.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha resolution required.
Q132. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha is called Council of States.
Reason (R): It represents states and UTs.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha represents federal units.
Q133. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has equal role in impeachment of President.
Reason (R): Both Houses must pass resolution.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in impeachment.
Q134. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha initiates removal of Vice-President.
Reason (R): Motion must originate in Rajya Sabha.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates removal.
Q135. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha acts as revising chamber.
Reason (R): It reviews and debates bills passed by Lok Sabha.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha revises legislation.
Q136. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha ensures continuity in Parliament.
Reason (R): It is not subject to dissolution.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha permanent body.
Q137. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha plays role in emergencies.
Reason (R): It approves proclamations under Articles 352, 356, 360.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in emergencies.
Q138. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha members elected indirectly.
Reason (R): State Assemblies elect members.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Indirect election ensures federal balance.
Q139. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has role in Presidential election.
Reason (R): Members part of electoral college.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha members vote in Presidential election.
Q140. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has role in Vice-President election.
Reason (R): Both Houses elect Vice-President.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha equal in Vice-President election.
Q141. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha committees ensure accountability.
Reason (R): Committees scrutinize government actions.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Committees strengthen accountability.
Q142. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha described as House of Elders.
Reason (R): Members often experienced politicians, scholars.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha called House of Elders.
Q143. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha balances Centre-State relations.
Reason (R): States represented in Rajya Sabha.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha ensures federalism.
Q144. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha has limited role in financial matters.
Reason (R): Cannot reject Money Bills, only suggest amendments.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Lok Sabha dominates financial matters.
Q145. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha strengthens democracy.
Reason (R): Provides check on Lok Sabha decisions.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha revises and balances.
Q146. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha members nominated by President.
Reason (R): 12 members nominated for expertise in arts, science, literature, social service.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President nominates 12 experts.
Q147. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha elections use proportional representation.
Reason (R): Ensures fair representation of parties.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PR-STV system used.
Q148. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha ensures minority representation.
Reason (R): Proportional representation system allows smaller parties seats.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PR system ensures minority voices.
Q149. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha plays role in removal of judges.
Reason (R): Both Houses must pass impeachment motion.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts can be removed only by impeachment passed by both Houses.
Q150. Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha is essential for parliamentary democracy.
Reason (R): It provides stability, continuity, federal balance, and revising function.
A) Both A and R true, R correct explanation
B) Both A and R true, R not correct explanation
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Rajya Sabha strengthens democracy by ensuring continuity, federal representation, and revising legislation.
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