Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#716] The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
Correct Answer

(C) elected members of the legislative assembly

Explanation

Solution: Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

[#717] The members of the panchayat are
Correct Answer

(B) the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies

Explanation

Solution: The Members of Gram Panchayats, Panch of Gram Kutchahry, Members of Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad are elected directly by the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies through universal adult franchise.

[#718] The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
Correct Answer

(C) High courts

Explanation

Solution: Parliament has enacted Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 providing that the “High Court” shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(b) of the Constitution.

[#719] The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers
Correct Answer

(A) at all times

Explanation

Solution: The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers at all times.

[#720] The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
Correct Answer

(B) 5 years

Explanation

Solution: Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies, and they hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers.