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What is Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 8?
The politics of India is divided into two houses, i.e., Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is called the lower house, while Rajya Sabha is called the upper house….Rajya Sabha.
| S.NO. | LOK SABHA | RAJYA SABHA |
|---|---|---|
| 8. | The Lok Sabha is more powerful. | The Rajya Sabha is less potent than Lok Sabha. |
Is Parliament and Lok Sabha same?
The Indian Parliament consists of two houses called the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha with the President of India acting as their head.
Why do we have 2 Houses of Parliament?
A further rationale for having two chambers is to ensure that the Parliament can properly perform its role of holding the government to account and checking or restraining the use of government power. A second chamber with broadly equal powers to the first provides a more effective check on government conduct.
How many members are in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
After the bill is approved in the Lok Sabha it is sent to the Rajya Sabha for consideration. The House of People known as Lok Sabha is the lower chamber of Parliament comprises of 552 members in which 530 members are representing States, 20 representing Union Territories and 2 representing the Anglo – Indian Community.
When does the term of the Rajya Sabha end?
After five years the term of all elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha stands dissolved. 2. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It is not subject to dissolution, but one-third of its member retire every two years.
What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?
These two houses of Parliament primarily differs in their powers and functions. The tenure of Lok Sabha is only for five years, afte which it dissolves, whereas the Rajya Sabha is a permanent house, but after every two years, one third of its members retire.
How is the Rajya Sabha a permanent body?
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be subjected to dissolution. A person can be elected to the Rajya Sabha after attaining the age of 30. In the same way as in the Lok Sabha, a few members can be nominated by the President when it comes to the membership of the Rajya Sabha.