Question

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct about the Rajya Sabha?

(i) Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is never subject to dissolution.

(ii) One-third of the members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year.

(iii) The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

(iv) A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, including Rajya Sabha

• A. Options (ii) and (iv) are correct
• B. Options (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
• C. Options (i) and (iii) are correct
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Options (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(i) Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is never subject to dissolution.

• The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not dissolved.

• While its members have a six-year term, the House itself is a "continuing chamber." This ensures continuity in governance and legislation
  

(ii) One-third of the members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year.

• This is the key mechanism that allows the Rajya Sabha to be a permanent house.

• The staggered terms of its members ensure that at any given time, a majority of the members have prior legislative experience, providing stability.
  

(iii) The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

• According to Article 64 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

• They preside over its proceedings, maintain order, and interpret the rules of the House.
  

• A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

• The Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept.

• The Rajya Sabha must return the bill within 14 days, otherwise, it is deemed to have been passed.