Question

Which of the following is the similarity between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
A. The eligibility conditions are the same for both houses
B. The members of both houses have the same tenure in both houses
C. The elected members of both houses can participate in the presidential election
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: India's federal legislature is composed of the President, Rajya Sabha (Council of States) in the Upper House, and Lok Sabha (People's House) in the Lower House. The People's Chamber and the Council of State constitute India's bicameral parliament.

Complete step by step answer:
Similarities:
1. Both are chambers of parliament.
2. Members of the two houses are called M.P.s.
3. Both chambers have appointed members. (2 Anglo-Indian members in the Lok Sabha, 12 members in the Rajya Sabha).
4. The Rajya sabha and the Lok Sabha have equal powers in adopting all the regular amendments and the constitution.
5. Both can apply for the impeachment of the president or the removal of judges. Chairman of UPSC. CAG etc.
6. Both have been equally effective in ratifying presidential ordination and ratifying all types of emergencies.
7. To become a member of the Lok Sabha, Indian citizens must be 25 years old, while Indian citizens must be 30 years old to become members of the Rajya Sabha. So, an elected member can participate in the presidential election.
Some Difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya sabha:
1. The Lok Sabha has up to 552 members, while the Rajya Sabha has a maximum of 250 members.
2. Cash accounts can only be entered at the Lok Sabha. After being sent from the Lok Sabha, it was sent to the Rajya Sabha for verification.
3. The speaker is a representative of the Lok Sabha while the vice president of India is the Rajya Sabha.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The President of India is officially the President of the Republic of India, the head of state of India, and the commander-in-chief of the Indian armed forces.