Quiz on the Council of States and Rajya Sabha

What is the maximum number of representatives from States and Union Territories in the Council of States?

• 238

• 200

• 250

• 300

Who nominates the twelve members of the Council of States?

• The Prime Minister

• The Lok Sabha

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the minimum age requirement to be a member of the Rajya Sabha?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

Which article of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament?

• Article 67

• Article 84

• Article 250

• Article 102

What is the term duration for a member elected to the Rajya Sabha?

• Six years

• Five years

• Four years

• Seven years

Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for being a member of Parliament?

• Holding an office of profit

• Being a citizen of India

• Being of unsound mind

• Being an undischarged insolvent

What is a bye-election in the context of the Rajya Sabha?

• Election for the Vice-President

• Election for the President

• Election to fill a vacancy

• Election for a full term

How often do one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire?

• Every four years

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years

Which power allows the Rajya Sabha to modify the Constitution?

• Legislative Powers

• Executive Powers

• Amendment Powers

• Judicial Powers

What role does the Rajya Sabha play in the Indian Parliament?

• It is dissolved every year

• It is a permanent body

• It is a temporary body

• It has no legislative power