Question

What is known as the Lower House of Parliament?
(A) Rajya Sabha
(B) Vidhan Sabha
(C) Lok Sabha
 (D) Vidhan Parishad

Answer 1

Hint:
The Indian parliament includes the President and the two Houses: The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha ( House of the People). The President of India has the power to summon either the House of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha.


Complete solution:
The Rajya Sabha (Council of states), members in Rajya Sabha are 250, out of which 238 members represent the states and Union territories and other 12 members are nominated by the President. The elected members of the State Assemblies elect the state representatives in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Twelve members are those who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as Science, Literature, Art and Social Service are elected by the President.
The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution; it is a permanent body. A membership of six years is given to a member who is elected for a full term. He/She is eligible for re-election.

The Lok Sabha (House of People), members in Lok Sabha are 543are elected directly by the citizens of India and the remaining 2 members are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community.
Unlike Rajya Sabha, 543 members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the citizens of India. Indian citizens who have the right to vote means age of 18 or above people, irrespective of gender, caste, religion or race. Thus, the Lok Sabha is called the Lower House of the Parliament of India.


Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
 Unlike Rajya Sabha, 543 members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the citizens of India. Indian citizens who have the right to vote means age of 18 or above people, irrespective of gender, caste, religion or race. Thus, the Lok Sabha is called the Lower House of the Parliament of India and Rajya Sabha is known as the Upper House of the Parliament of India.
So the correct answer is an option(C): Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha is known as the Lower House of Parliament