In which year the Hindi names 'Rajya Sabha' and 'Lok Sabha' were adopted by the Council of States and the House of People respectively?

The correct answer is 1954.

Key Points

• The Hindi names 'Rajya Sabha' (Council of States) and 'Lok Sabha' (House of the People) were officially adopted in 1954.
• The adoption of these names marked a significant step in aligning parliamentary terminology with India's national language, Hindi.
• Prior to 1954, the terms 'Council of States' and 'House of the People' were primarily used in English for the two houses of Parliament.
• The nomenclature change was part of India's broader effort to integrate and promote Hindi as the official language post-independence.
• These changes were formalized during the sessions of the respective houses in 1954.

Additional Information

• Rajya Sabha:
  • It is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
  • It represents the states and union territories of India.
  • Members are elected by the legislative assemblies of states and union territories using a single transferable vote system.
• Lok Sabha:
  • It is the lower house of the Parliament of India.
  • Members are directly elected by the people of India through general elections.
  • The Lok Sabha is responsible for making and passing laws.
• Official Language Policy of India:
  • Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of India as per Article 343 of the Constitution.
  • However, English continues to be used for official purposes under the Official Languages Act, 1963.
• Parliamentary Terminology:
  • The adoption of Hindi terms for parliamentary bodies was part of a broader linguistic and cultural integration post-independence.
  • It helped to reflect India's identity and cultural heritage in its democratic institutions.