Draw a comparative study between the two houses of the Parliament.

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The parliament is the apex law making body of India. It consists of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is the lower house of the parliament whereas, Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the parliament.

Comparative analysis of both the houses of the Parliament:

Basis of Comparison Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha

Composition Maximum strength: 250
Current strength: 245 Maximum strength: 550
Current strength: 543

Term Six years (1/3rd of the members
retire every two years) Members are elected for five years

Elections 238 members are representatives of
state assemblies and union territories (Delhi and Puducherry, and 12members are nominated by the President Elections are held every five years
and the candidate with maximum votes in a constituency is elected

Qualifications Indian citizen; minimum age of 30 years; sound mind; should not hold a government office Indian citizen; minimum age of
25 years; sound mind; should not hold a government office

Presiding officer The Vice President of India presides over the house and conducts its proceedings A speaker from among the members who presides over the house
and conducts its proceedings

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