Question

What is Parliament?
(A) Assembly of elected representatives at the national level
 (B) A body consisting of appointed ministers
 (C) Body comprising judges
 (D) Assembly of only appointed members

Answer 1

Hint: A Parliament is the main center of any form of democracy. In it, the greatest welfare of the citizens should be represented. In present-day politics and history, it is a legislative body of government. Normally, in the present-day Parliament have 3 main functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government through hearing and inquiries.

Complete answer: Parliament usually comprises chambers or houses and is usually either bicameral or unicameral. In India, Parliament is a supreme legislative body and it is a bicameral legislature. The Indian Parliament is consisting of the President and the two Houses- the Council of State i.e. Upper House (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People i.e. Lower House (Lok Sabha). Lok Sabha members of Parliament are chosen through direct election. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha members of Parliament should be 552. It comprises a maximum of 530 members to represent the constituencies and states and up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories (both chosen by direct election). Two seats are reserved for Members of the Anglo-Indian community. The existing elected strength of the Lok Sabha is 543 and 245 of Rajya Sabha in the year 2020.

So, the Correct Option is (A): Assembly of elected representatives at the national level

Note: The Indian President has the authority to summon and prorogue the House of Parliament. The Indian constitution came into power on January 26, 1950. Under the new constitution, the first general elections were held during the year 1951-1952. The first elected parliament came into force in April 1952 and the 2nd Lok Sabha in April 1957 and the 17th Lok Sabha in May 2019.