Question
The upper house of Indian parliament is:
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Rajya Sabha
Indian Parliament Upper House Explained
The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. It follows a bicameral system, meaning it consists of two houses.
Understanding the Houses of Parliament
- Lok Sabha (Lower House): Directly elected by the people.
- Rajya Sabha (Upper House): Represents the states and union territories. Members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the state legislative assemblies.
Identifying the Upper House
The question asks for the upper house of the Indian parliament. Based on the structure:
- Vidhan Sabha is a State Legislative Assembly, not part of the central Parliament.
- Rajya Sabha is the designated upper house.
- Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official residence of the President of India.
- Lok Sabha is the lower house.
Therefore, the Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian parliament.
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