Question

Write a note on the houses of the Indian Parliament.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Indian Parliament is made up of the President, the Lok Sabha (Lower House), and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). The House of People is known as the Lok Sabha, while the Council of States is known as the Rajya Sabha. The names, ‘Lok Sabha’ &’ ‘Rajya Sabha’ were adopted in 1954 by the Indian Parliament.

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha also known as the House of People, where people who are qualified to vote can elect their representative by way of direct elections.

• The tenure of the house is five years. But it can be dissolved earlier bypassing the no-confidence motion.
• Speaker heads the house.
• 25 years is the minimum age to become a member.
• The strength of the house is 552 members.
• The functions of this house are all bills originate in Lok Sabha mostly and after passing through Rajya Sabha, they are returned for Lok Sabha approval. It plays a major role in legislation.

Raj Sabha

Raj Sabha also known as the Council of States, Council of States, where the representatives are indirectly elected by the elected representative of the Assemblies of States and Union Territories

• It is a permanent body.
• Vice President of India as the Chairman of the house
• 30 years is the minimum age to become a member.
• The strength of the house is 250 members.
• Rajya Sabha has special powers to protect the states’ rights against the Union.