Practice Rajya Sabha (4.6.2) - The Legislature

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Question 1.
What is the Rajya Sabha?
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Think about what the upper house does for the states.
Question 2.
How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
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Consider the total and how it is divided between elected and nominated members.
3Question 3.
What kind of body is the Rajya Sabha?
- A temporary body
- A dissolved body
- A permanent body
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Think about how it operates differently from the Lok Sabha.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Rajya Sabha has more financial powers than the Lok Sabha.
- True
- False
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Consider which house initiates money bills.
Question 5.
Critique the role of the Rajya Sabha in balancing regional interests with national legislation.
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Consider the implications of representation in the legislative process.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Rajya Sabha's advisory power as a check on the Lok Sabha.
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Reflect on legislative cases where Rajya Sabha's suggestions were either considered or ignored.

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