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Download Solution PDFCan the Rajya Sabha be dissolved?
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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 19 Dec 2018 Shift 3)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : never
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- The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
Key Points
- The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is not subject to dissolution, unlike the Lok Sabha.
- One-third of its members retire every two years, and new members are elected to fill the vacancies.
- The Rajya Sabha represents the states and union territories of India.
- It plays a crucial role in the federal structure of the Indian government.
Additional Information
- Rajya Sabha
- Established in - 1952
- Total Seats - 245
- Chairman - Vice President of India (Ex-officio)
- Lok Sabha
- Established in - 1952
- Total Seats - 543
- Term - 5 years (unless dissolved sooner)
- Parliament of India
- Composed of - President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha
- Type - Bicameral legislature
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