Unlike the Lok Sabha (House of the People), which is dissolved after every five years or sooner, the Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber and is not subject to dissolution.
Rajya Sabha is dissolved after every :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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- In respect of Rajya Sabha which of the following statement/s is / are correct ? (i) Like Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha is also subjected to dissolution. (ii) Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha including in the area of supply. (iii) The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies of States / UTs. (iv) The nominated members of Rajya Sabha are part of Electoral College for Election of Vice-President.
- Identify the incorrect statement regarding Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
- Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I (Name of List-II (Seats in Rajya States) Sabha)
- The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List - I (State) List - II (Representation in Rajya Sabha)
- In which year was Rajya Sabha constituted for the first time ?
- Which one among the following statements holds good in respect of the Rajya Sabha ?
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved and can be called to session any time at short notice. 2. Under the Constitution of India, the law-making powers of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament are symmetrical. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?