The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Explanation:
☛ Under Article 79 of the Constitution of India, 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 the Parliament.
☛ No bill passed by both Houses can become a law without the assent of the President.
☛ The President also performs crucial parliamentary functions such as summoning, proroguing the Houses, and dissolving the Lok Sabha.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Rajya Sabha: It is the Upper House (Permanent House) and cannot be dissolved; members serve a tenure of 6 years with one-third retiring every two years.
☛ Lok Sabha: It is the Lower House (Popular House), directly elected by the people, and has a normal tenure of 5 years.
☛ Article 80 of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha (maximum 250 members).
☛ Article 81 of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha (maximum 550 members after the 104th Amendment).
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the constitution of Parliament? → Article 79
☛ Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? → The Vice-President of India
☛ What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha? → 25 years
☛ What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? → 30 years
☛ Under which Article does the President have the power to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament? → Article 123