NDA 2025 · PYQ · Indian Polity / Parliament · medium
Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is correct?
A.A majority of members of Rajya Sabha are elected by a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote✓ Correct
B.The Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is nominated by the President from among the members of the Rajya Sabha
C.The Lok Sabha cannot be dissolved before the completion of its five year term
D.The members of Lok Sabha also vote in the election of the members of Rajya Sabha
Explanation
A majority of Rajya Sabha members (representatives of States) are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies through a system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. The Deputy Chairperson is elected by Rajya Sabha members from among themselves, not nominated by the President. The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President before completion of its term. Lok Sabha members do not vote in Rajya Sabha elections; only state legislators do.
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