Question

The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by ___________.
a. Lok Sabha
b. Constitutional amendment
c. President
d. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The parliament comprises two houses- The upper house commonly known as “Rajya Sabha” and the lower house known as “Lok Sabha”. Apart from that, the President of India is considered the third element of the parliament, however, he doesn’t sit in the sessions of the parliament.

Complete step by step answer: The upper limit of Rajya Sabha is not more than 250 members. Out of these 250, 238 members represent the States and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President of India. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and therefore it is not subject to dissolution. Nevertheless, one-third of its members retire every second year and thus they are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is given a term of six years. The ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the Vice President of India.

Option “d” is the correct answer.

Note: The House apart from having a chairman also elects a Deputy Chairman. This is a constitutional position that was created under Article 89. It specifies that Rajya Sabha has the power to elect a person amongst them to serve as the Deputy Chairman when the position of Chairman becomes vacant. However, they are not subordinate to the chairman in any manner.