SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 47

Solution: The correct answer is Article 79.
Explanation:
☛ Article 79 of the Constitution of India provides for the Constitution of Parliament.
☛ According to Article 79, the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and two Houses: the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
☛ Although the President of India is not a member of either House, he/she is an integral part of Parliament because no bill passed by both Houses can become law without the President's assent.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Article 72: Empowers the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
☛ Article 75: Deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister by the President, appointment of other ministers, and specifies that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
☛ Article 77: Outlines the conduct of business of the Government of India, stating that all executive actions of the Government of India shall be taken in the name of the President.
☛ Article 80: Deals with the composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
☛ Article 81: Deals with the composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha? → Article 80
☛ Which Article of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha? → Article 81
☛ Which Article provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? → Article 108
☛ Under which Article is the definition of a 'Money Bill' given? → Article 110
☛ Which Article deals with the Special Address by the President at the commencement of the first session after each general election? → Article 87