2021
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Question
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How many Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for the Winter session of the Parliament due to their unruly behaviour on the last day of the Monsoon session?
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15
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14
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13
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12
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.
Detailed explanation-2: -12 members can be nominated by the President. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main reason for this retirement rule is to preserve the status of Rajya Sabha as a permanent house.
Detailed explanation-4: -Members sit for staggered terms lasting six years, with about a third of the 238 designates up for election every two years, in even-numbered years.
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