Which of the following statements are correct? (a) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency. (b) Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States. (c) Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent. (d) No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha. Codes:
(b) and (c)
Let's evaluate each statement to determine the correct answer:
- Statement (a): Rajya Sabha is a permanent House which can be dissolved only during national emergency.
- This statement is incorrect. The Rajya Sabha is indeed a permanent body; it is never dissolved. Instead, one-third of its members retire every two years.
- Statement (b): Rajya Sabha does not represent the local interests of the States.
- This statement is correct. The main function of the Rajya Sabha is to represent the states at the national level, but it represents their interests at a broader level rather than focusing on local issues which are typically addressed by the State Legislative Assemblies.
- Statement (c): Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound to vote at the dictates of the states they represent.
- This statement is correct. Members of the Rajya Sabha are not bound by any mandatory directions from their respective state legislatures when voting in the House. They are expected to act according to their conscience and judgment.
- Statement (d): No Union territory has a representative in the Rajya Sabha.
- This statement is incorrect. Some Union territories, like Delhi and Puducherry, do have representation in the Rajya Sabha.
After evaluating the statements, statements (b) and (c) are correct. Thus, the correct answer is option (b) and (c).
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