50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with their answers on the Rajya Sabha:-
Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha? a) President of India b) Vice President of India c) Prime Minister of India d) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: b) Vice President of India
How many members can Rajya Sabha have maximum? a) 250 b) 280 c) 300 d) 330 Answer: c) 300
What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha member? a) 4 years b) 5 years c) 6 years d) 7 years Answer: c) 6 years
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected? a) Direct election by the people b) Indirect election by Members of Legislative Assembly c) Nominated by the President d) Elected by Members of Parliament Answer: b) Indirect election by Members of Legislative Assembly
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha? a) Article 80 b) Article 81 c) Article 82 d) Article 83 Answer: a) Article 80
Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha? a) Prime Minister b) President of India c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Vice President of India Answer: d) Vice President of India
How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President? a) 10 b) 12 c) 15 d) 20 Answer: b) 12
Which one of the following is not a qualification for becoming a member of Rajya Sabha? a) Must be a citizen of India b) Must be at least 30 years old c) Must be mentally sound d) Must be registered as a voter in India Answer: d) Must be registered as a voter in India
Who is considered the custodian of the powers of the Rajya Sabha when the Vice President is not available? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha d) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years? a) One-third b) Half c) One-fourth d) Two-thirds Answer: a) One-third
The Rajya Sabha is also known as the: a) House of the People b) House of States c) Upper House d) Lower House Answer: c) Upper House
Who has the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha? a) President of India b) Vice President of India c) Prime Minister of India d) Council of Ministers Answer: a) President of India
The minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is: a) 21 years b) 25 years c) 30 years d) 35 years Answer: c) 30 years
What is the current maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha? a) 250 b) 280 c) 300 d) 350 Answer: c) 300
The Rajya Sabha has representation from: a) States b) Union Territories c) Both States and Union Territories d) Only States with special status Answer: c) Both States and Union Territories
Who administers the oath of office to the members of Rajya Sabha? a) President of India b) Vice President of India c) Prime Minister of India d) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: b) Vice President of India
The term of a nominated member of Rajya Sabha is: a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years d) 6 years Answer: d) 6 years
Who is the head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat? a) President of India b) Vice President of India c) Prime Minister of India d) Secretary-General Answer: d) Secretary-General
Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not? a) President of India b) Vice President of India c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Prime Minister of India Answer: c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Rajya Sabha can recommend the creation or abolition of All India Services. (True/False) Answer: False
The Rajya Sabha shares legislative powers with: a) The President b) Lok Sabha c) Supreme Court d) Election Commission Answer: b) Lok Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has powers to: a) Amend the Constitution b) Initiate money bills c) Pass the budget d) Ratify treaties with other countries Answer: d) Ratify treaties with other countries
Which one of the following is NOT a function of the Rajya Sabha? a) Passing money bills b) Participating in the impeachment of the President c) Representing the states and Union territories d) Debating and discussing important national issues Answer: a) Passing money bills
What is the minimum age for becoming the Vice President of India? a) 35 years b) 40 years c) 45 years d) 50 years Answer: b) 40 years
Who is the current Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? a) Arun Jaitley b) Harivansh Narayan Singh c) Piyush Goyal d) Venkaiah Naidu Answer: b) Harivansh Narayan Singh
Which Indian state was represented in the Rajya Sabha by BR Ambedkar? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) West Bengal d) Tamil Nadu Answer: b) Maharashtra
Who among the following cannot be a member of the Rajya Sabha? a) A naturalized citizen b) A citizen of India c) A person of unsound mind d) A person holding an office of profit under the Government of India Answer: d) A person holding an office of profit under the Government of India
What is the term of office of the Vice President of India? a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years d) 6 years Answer: c) 5 years
Who is the current Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha? a) Ghulam Nabi Azad b) Mallikarjun Kharge c) Sharad Pawar d) Sitaram Yechury Answer: b) Mallikarjun Kharge
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha can cast his vote in the case of a tie. (True/False) Answer: True
Who among the following decides whether a bill is a constitutional amendment bill or not? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha Answer: c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Who has the power to remove the Vice President of India? a) President of India b) Parliament c) Supreme Court d) Prime Minister of India Answer: b) Parliament
Who is the current Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? a) Narendra Modi b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Ram Nath Kovind d) Arun Jaitley Answer: b) Venkaiah Naidu
The Rajya Sabha can introduce a motion for the impeachment of the President. (True/False) Answer: True
What is the quorum required for conducting business in the Rajya Sabha? a) One-tenth of the total membership b) One-sixth of the total membership c) One-third of the total membership d) Half of the total membership Answer: a) One-tenth of the total membership
Who has the power to regulate the elections to the Rajya Sabha? a) Election Commission of India b) President of India c) Prime Minister of India d) Parliament Answer: a) Election Commission of India
How many members are elected to the Rajya Sabha from Union Territories? a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) None Answer: d) None
The salary and allowances of members of the Rajya Sabha are determined by: a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Parliament d) Finance Ministry Answer: c) Parliament
What is the tenure of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? a) 3 years b) 4 years c) 5 years d) 6 years Answer: a) 3 years
Who is the first woman to become the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? a) Sushma Swaraj b) Najma Heptulla c) Meira Kumar d) Mayawati Answer: b) Najma Heptulla
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (True/False) Answer: True
What is the maximum number of nominated members in the Rajya Sabha? a) 8 b) 10 c) 12 d) 14 Answer: c) 12
Who among the following is not eligible to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? a) A naturalized citizen b) A person of unsound mind c) A person convicted of certain criminal offenses d) A person holding an office of profit under the Government of India Answer: d) A person holding an office of profit under the Government of India
The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution. (True/False) Answer: False
Who among the following is eligible to vote in the election of members of the Rajya Sabha? a) Members of Parliament b) Members of Legislative Assembly c) Members of Legislative Council d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above
What is the term of office of a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 6 years Answer: d) 6 years
Who can dissolve the Rajya Sabha? a) President of India b) Prime Minister of India c) Speaker of Lok Sabha d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha Answer: a) President of India
The Rajya Sabha can delay a money bill for a maximum period of: a) 10 days b) 14 days c) 21 days d) 30 days Answer: b) 14 days
Who among the following is not a member of the Rajya Sabha? a) Leader of the House b) Leader of the Opposition c) Prime Minister of India d) Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Answer: c) Prime Minister of India
The Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for the removal of the Vice President of India. (True/False) Answer: True
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