2016 · Q73
Which of the following statements regarding Rajya Sabha is/are correct?
- 1The maximum permissible strength of Rajya Sabha is 250
- 2In Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected indirectly from the States and Union Territories
- 3It shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Article 80 caps the Rajya Sabha's strength at 250. Statement 2 is correct: 238 members are elected indirectly by the State legislatures and Union Territory electoral colleges, with 12 nominated by the President. Statement 3 is wrong: under Article 312 it is the Rajya Sabha alone that can, by a two-thirds majority, authorise Parliament to create new All-India Services - this is a special power of the Rajya Sabha, not a legislative power shared equally with the Lok Sabha. Statements 1 and 2 are correct, option (A).