Q. With reference to the duration of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and one-third of its members retire every two years.
The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended by Parliament beyond five years only during a national emergency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber and not subject to dissolution. One-third of its members retire every two years, and fresh elections or nominations are held accordingly.
- The term of Lok Sabha is five years, but it can be extended by Parliament during a national emergency, one year at a time, and not beyond six months after the emergency ends.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
