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Unitary vs Federal

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The Union Legislature in India is called the _________.

A

Parliament

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Rajya Sabha

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C

Lok Sabha

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Vidhan Sabha

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Solution

The correct option is A Parliament
The Union Legislature in India is called the Parliament. It is bicameral in nature. It consists of President and two houses - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is also known as House of the People and consists of members directly elected by the people. Rajya Sabha is known as Council of States consists of members indirectly elected by state legislature members.

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