Question

Which of the following statements related to the Union Parliament is/are correct?

• A. The Fourth Schedule discusses the allocation of seats in both Houses of Parliament
• B. The Council of States has fewer members than the House of People
• C. The President can nominate famous sportspersons to the Rajya Sabha
• D. The Lok Sabha has a staggered term, where one-third of the members retire every two years

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The President can nominate famous sportspersons to the Rajya Sabha

1. The Fourth Schedule discusses the allocation of seats to the Rajya Sabha

2. The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250, and the Lok Sabha has a maximum strength of 550.

3. The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from among personalities who have significant contributions in fields like art, sport, social work, etc.

4. A third of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years, while the Lok Sabha has a fixed term of 5 years.