Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Role of the Rajya Sabha in Indian Polity” suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation

What is the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Lower House of Parliament
- B) Upper House of Parliament
- C) Legislative Assembly
- D) Municipal Council
  Answer: B) Upper House of Parliament
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Article 79
- B) Article 80
- C) Article 81
- D) Article 82
  Answer: A) Article 79
How many members can the Rajya Sabha have at maximum?
- A) 250
- B) 300
- C) 200
- D) 275
  Answer: A) 250
Which of the following is NOT a method of electing members to the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Direct elections
- B) Indirect elections
- C) Nominations
- D) Appointments by the President
  Answer: A) Direct elections
How are the Rajya Sabha members elected?
- A) By the citizens of India
- B) By the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
- C) By the members of the Lok Sabha
- D) By the President of India
  Answer: B) By the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
What is the term duration for a Rajya Sabha member?
- A) 3 years
- B) 5 years
- C) 6 years
- D) 10 years
  Answer: C) 6 years
Which of the following powers is exclusive to the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Power to impeach the President
- B) Power to legislate on State List
- C) Power to approve Money Bills
- D) Power to create new states
  Answer: D) Power to create new states
The Rajya Sabha has how many nominated members?
- A) 10
- B) 12
- C) 15
- D) 20
  Answer: B) 12
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Rajya Sabha?
- A) It cannot be dissolved.
- B) It is a temporary body.
- C) It is directly elected by the people.
- D) It has no role in financial matters.
  Answer: A) It cannot be dissolved.
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Prime Minister
- B) Vice President of India
- C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- D) President of India
  Answer: B) Vice President of India
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Legislative review
- B) Discussing national issues
- C) Formulating policies
- D) Appointing judges
  Answer: D) Appointing judges
The Rajya Sabha plays a crucial role in which of the following?
- A) Legislative power
- B) Executive power
- C) Judicial power
- D) Local governance
  Answer: A) Legislative power
What is the primary role of the Rajya Sabha in the legislative process?
- A) Initiating all financial bills
- B) Reviewing and suggesting amendments to bills
- C) Dissolving the Lok Sabha
- D) Appointing the Prime Minister
  Answer: B) Reviewing and suggesting amendments to bills
Which of the following can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Money Bill
- B) Constitution Amendment Bill
- C) Ordinary Bill
- D) Finance Bill
  Answer: B) Constitution Amendment Bill
What percentage of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union territories?
- A) 50%
- B) 75%
- C) 100%
- D) 25%
  Answer: B) 75%
The Rajya Sabha can delay legislation for how many months?
- A) 3 months
- B) 6 months
- C) 1 month
- D) 2 months
  Answer: B) 6 months
Which body has the power to make rules regarding the conduct of business in the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Lok Sabha
- B) Rajya Sabha itself
- C) President of India
- D) Prime Minister
  Answer: B) Rajya Sabha itself
Which of the following is a valid reason for the Rajya Sabha’s existence?
- A) To represent the states and Union territories
- B) To create a second legislative chamber
- C) To protect the interests of minorities
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following can be a member of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) A person below 30 years
- B) A citizen of India
- C) A person who has been convicted of a crime
- D) A foreign citizen
  Answer: B) A citizen of India
The Rajya Sabha has the power to approve which of the following?
- A) Constitutional Amendments
- B) Money Bills
- C) Presidential Ordinances
- D) All of the above
  Answer: A) Constitutional Amendments
Who determines the strength of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Constitution of India
- B) Prime Minister
- C) Election Commission
- D) President of India
  Answer: A) Constitution of India
How often are elections held for the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Every year
- B) Every two years
- C) Every five years
- D) Whenever necessary
  Answer: B) Every two years
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for membership in the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Must be a citizen of India
- B) Must be at least 30 years old
- C) Must be a graduate
- D) Must not be disqualified under any law
  Answer: C) Must be a graduate
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) 25 years
- B) 30 years
- C) 35 years
- D) 40 years
  Answer: B) 30 years
Which of the following committees is not headed by a member of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Public Accounts Committee
- B) Estimates Committee
- C) Committee on Public Undertakings
- D) Committee on Home Affairs
  Answer: B) Estimates Committee
The Rajya Sabha can introduce which of the following bills?
- A) Money Bill
- B) Appropriation Bill
- C) Ordinary Bill
- D) All types of bills
  Answer: C) Ordinary Bill
Which power is NOT vested in the Rajya Sabha?
- A) Impeachment of the President
- B) Ratification of international treaties
- C) Dissolving the Lok Sabha
- D) Overruling a Lok Sabha decision
  Answer: C) Dissolving the Lok Sabha
In the case of a tie in voting in the Rajya Sabha, who has the casting vote?
- A) Prime Minister
- B) Vice President
- C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D) President of India
  Answer: B) Vice President
Which of the following is a feature of the Rajya Sabha?
- A) It is a permanent body.
- B) It can be dissolved.
- C) It has a fixed number of members.
- D) It is directly elected by the people.
  Answer: A) It is a permanent body.
Which of the following is an essential aspect of the Rajya Sabha’s role in Indian polity?
- A) It represents the Union of India.
- B) It has a stronger legislative power than the Lok Sabha.
- C) It can create new laws without the Lok Sabha’s approval.
- D) It is a forum for deliberation and discussion.
  Answer: D) It is a forum for deliberation and discussion.

These MCQs cover various aspects of the Rajya Sabha’s role in Indian polity, suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation.

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