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The members of Rajya Sabha consists of representatives of the state, union territories and the 12 members nominated by president of India- having special knowledge, practical experience in respect of such matters as- literature, science, art and social service. It is called as the upper house of the Parliament, members are nominated not elected.

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Is Indian Parliament Bicameral or Unicameral?

It is bicameral. There is Lok Sabha elected by general public. The so called upper house Rajya Sabha is elected by state legislatures and some other groups.


Who is the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha of India?

There is no such post of the 'Speaker' in the 'Rajya Sabha' of India. Traditionally The Hon. Vice President of India executes the function as The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, regarded as the Upper House of the Indian Parliament).


What are two houses of the Indian Parliament?

The Parliament of India consists of the President of India, and two houses. The lower house is known as the House of the People made up of directly elected representatives. The are and Council of States. The upper house is known as the Council of States and is made up of members indirectly elected by the legislative bodies making up the house.


How many members having criminal record in the lokasaba and rajyasabha?

Thirty percent of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of The Parlaiment of India,Êand 17 percent of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house,Êhave criminal records.


Who presides over the joint sitting of Indian parliament?

Joint session of indian parliament can be called by the president, if:A bill passed by one house is rejected by other.The amendments made by the other house are not acceptable to the house where the bill originated.A bill remains pending un-passed for more than 6 months.Joint session is presided by the speaker of lok sabha or in his absence by the deputy speaker of lok sabha and in his absence also by the deputy chairman of Rajya sabha

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What is the upper house of Indian Parliament called?

Rajya Sabha.


How many Parliament member in Indian congress?

60 Lok Sabha MPs [15th Lok Sabha] and 26 Rajya Sabha MPs are women. Thus a total of 86 MPs are women in Indian Parliament as on September 2012.


How many members are there in Rajya Sabha?

The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, has a total of 245 members. 233 members are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories, while 12 members are nominated by the President of India.


Is Rajya Sabha a permanent body?

Yes, the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body in India's parliamentary system. It is the upper house of the Parliament and is not subject to dissolution like the Lok Sabha, the lower house. However, one-third of the members retire every two years, and new members are elected to take their place.


Is Indian Parliament Bicameral or Unicameral?

It is bicameral. There is Lok Sabha elected by general public. The so called upper house Rajya Sabha is elected by state legislatures and some other groups.


Who is the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha of India?

There is no such post of the 'Speaker' in the 'Rajya Sabha' of India. Traditionally The Hon. Vice President of India executes the function as The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, regarded as the Upper House of the Indian Parliament).


Why lok sabha is called upper house?

The Lok Sabha is called the Upper House because it consists of directly elected members.


Who is the present speaker of Indian parliament?

There is no common Speaker for Indian Parliament. Indian Parliament has two Houses; Rajya Sabha or Upper House or Council of States and Lok Sabha or Lower House or House of the People. Speaker of Lok Sabha is Ms. Meira Kumar [since 3rd June 2009]. The Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha is Vice President of India. At present Rajya Sabha's Chairman is Mr. Hamid Ansari [since 11th August 2007].


How does the lok sabha exercise supreme power?

The Lok Sabha or the Lower House of the Parliament of India exercises supreme power because it has more members than the Upper House or Rajya Sabha and so in disputes its the Lok Sabha which has an upper hand. The Lok Sabha nominates the Executive(Prime Minister and his council of ministers) and plays a major role in maintaining it. All money related bills can pass only from the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha decides the budget of the country.


What are two houses of the Indian Parliament?

The Parliament of India consists of the President of India, and two houses. The lower house is known as the House of the People made up of directly elected representatives. The are and Council of States. The upper house is known as the Council of States and is made up of members indirectly elected by the legislative bodies making up the house.


How many members having criminal record in the lokasaba and rajyasabha?

Thirty percent of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of The Parlaiment of India,Êand 17 percent of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house,Êhave criminal records.


Who is officer of the parliament?

The President is the presiding officer of the Parliament when it is convened in the joint session. In day today working, the speaker of the house remains presiding officer in the lower house (Lok Sabha) and the Vice-president is the presiding officer of upper house (Rajya Sabha).