Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
In respect of Rajya Sabha, which of the following statement/s is / are correct ?
(i) Like Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha is also subjected to dissolution.
(ii) Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha including in the area of supply.
(iii) The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies of States / UTs.
(iv) The nominated members of Rajya Sabha are part of Electoral College for Election of Vice- President.
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) (iv) only
Let me analyze each statement about Rajya Sabha:
(i) Like Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha is also subjected to dissolution – Incorrect
- Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is never dissolved. Only one-third of its members retire every two years. Lok Sabha can be dissolved, but Rajya Sabha cannot.
(ii) Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha including in the area of supply – Incorrect
- While Rajya Sabha has equal powers in ordinary legislation, it does NOT have equal footing in financial matters (supply). Money bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations which Lok Sabha may accept or reject.
(iii) The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies of States / UTs – Incorrect
- The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), not by state legislative assemblies.
(iv) The nominated members of Rajya Sabha are part of Electoral College for Election of Vice-President –Correct
- The 12 nominated members of Rajya Sabha are indeed part of the electoral college for the election of the Vice-President, along with all other members of Parliament.
