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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

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The Council of States also known as _________.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Rajya sabha

  • The Council of States in India is also known as the "Rajya Sabha."
  • It is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament, with the other being the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
  • The Rajya Sabha represents the states and union territories of India, and its members are not directly elected by the public. Instead, they are elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies.
  • The Rajya Sabha plays a crucial role in the legislative process, reviewing and amending bills passed by the Lok Sabha, and participating in the lawmaking and decision-making processes of the Indian government.