History & Civics
The States are represented in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of their …………… .
- GDP
- taxes
- population
- area
Related Questions
How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?
- Directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise.
- Indirectly by the representatives of the people on the basis of single transferable vote.
- Directly by all citizens of the country.
- Indirectly by members of State Legislatures.
Read the excerpt given below:
Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services.
— The Hindu, August 2, 2023
The Government introduced the Ordinance in the Lok Sabha because in order to become a law every ordinance
- needs the approval of the Lok Sabha only.
- needs the approval of the Opposition.
- needs to be approved by both Houses of the Parliament.
- does not need the approval of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the Lok Sabha?
- The members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people.
- The Lok Sabha acts as the voice of the nation.
- The Lok Sabha represents the States of Indian Union.
- The Lok Sabha keeps a check on the finances of the nation.
Which of the following statements about the sessions of Parliament are correct?
P : The President of India summons each house of Parliament.
Q : Each house of Parliament shall meet at least thrice a year.
R : Normally there are three sessions of Parliament in a year.
S : The speaker presides over the joint sessions of both the Houses of Parliament.
- P and R
- P and S
- Q and R
- R and S