Rajya Sabha Quiz
Practice quiz on Rajya Sabha (General Knowledge). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Rajya Sabha Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The Rajya Sabha is also called the
- A.Upper Chamber only
- B.House of the People
- C.Council of States
- D.Legislative Council
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Answer: C. Council of States
Council of States.
Q2.The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is
- A.300
- B.250
- C.245
- D.275
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Answer: B. 250
250 (238 elected + 12 nominated).
Q3.The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is
- A.The PM
- B.The Speaker
- C.The President
- D.The Vice-President
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Answer: D. The Vice-President
Ex-officio.
Q4.Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
- A.President
- B.Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
- C.Lok Sabha
- D.Direct vote
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Answer: B. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
Indirect election.
Q5.One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every
- A.Three years
- B.One year
- C.Two years
- D.Five years
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Answer: C. Two years
Every 2 years.
Q6.The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by
- A.The PM
- B.The Speaker
- C.The President
- D.None; it is permanent
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Answer: D. None; it is permanent
Permanent house.
Q7.The minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership is
- A.30 years
- B.21 years
- C.35 years
- D.25 years
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Answer: A. 30 years
30.
Q8.The Rajya Sabha was first constituted in
- A.1950
- B.1952
- C.1960
- D.1947
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Answer: B. 1952
1952.
Q9.A Money Bill can be returned by the Rajya Sabha within
- A.60 days
- B.30 days
- C.7 days
- D.14 days
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Answer: D. 14 days
Within 14 days with recommendations.
Q10.Special power of the Rajya Sabha under Article 249 relates to
- A.Dissolving the Lok Sabha
- B.Legislating on State List subjects in national interest
- C.Removing the PM
- D.Money Bills
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Answer: B. Legislating on State List subjects in national interest
Article 249.
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