General Knowledge Quiz on Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha plays an important role in the Indian Parliament system. It is part of a double House system and serves the interests of respective states. It also plays an important role in the country’s law making process. Rajya Sabha is also capable of creating new all India Services and it continues to function even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved.
Questions on Rajya Sabha are frequently asked in different exams around the nation and that is why here are some quiz questions to help understand the functioning of Rajya Sabha in a better way. 

GK Quiz on Rajya Sabha

Question 1: What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha? 

A) 210 

B) 300 

C) 250 

D) 410

Answer: C) 250 

Explanation: The Sansad website states: “Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250”

Question 2: For how many years can a member serve in Rajya Sabha? 

A) 3 years 

B) 6 years 

C) 4 years 

D) 11 years 

Answer: B) 6 years 

Explanation: The Rajya Sabha document mentions: “A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years.”

Question 3: How is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha elected? 

A) Elected by members of  Lok Sabha

B) Chosen by Vice President 

C) Elected by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 

D) Elected by Rajya Sabha members among themselves

Answer: D) Elected by Rajya Sabha members among themselves 

Explanation: The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is chosen by the members of Rajya Sabha among themselves. 

Question 4: How many Rajya Sabha members are chosen by the President? 

A) 5 

B) 12 

C) 19 

D) 31

Answer: B) 12 

Explanation: As per Digital Sansad, the number of members that are chosen by the President are 12 and the rest of them represent different states and union territories.

Question 5: What is the minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member? 

A) 20 

B) 43 

C) 35 

D) 30 

Answer: D) 30 

Explanation: The minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30. 

Question 6: Who was the first woman member of Rajya Sabha? 

A) Rukmini Devi Arundale 

B) Indira Gandhi 

C) Sushma Swaraj 

D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit 

Answer: A) Rukmini Devi Arundale 

Explanation: The Rajya Sabha mentions: “The first nominated woman member of the Rajya Sabha was Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale (1952-56 and 1956-62)”

Question 7: What is the other name of Rajya Sabha? 

A) House of the People 

B) Council of Ministers

C) Council of States 

D) Lower House 

Answer: C) Council of States 

Explanation: The Council of States is the english name and the name Rajya Sabha came into existence in the year 1954. 

Question 8: What is the present strength of Rajya Sabha? 

A) 219 

B) 245

C) 198 

D) 200 

Answer: B) 245 

Explanation: The current strength of Rajya Sabha is 245 and out of these 233 represent different states and union territories and the rest 12 are chosen by the President. 

Question 9: Which Article lays down the qualifications to choose members of the Rajya Sabha? 

A) Article 71 

B) Article 55 

C) Article 47 

D) Article 84

Answer: D) Article 84

Explanation: As per Digital Sansad, the Article 84 defines the qualifications of the members that can be chosen for Rajya Sabha. 

Question 10: Who was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha? 

A) S. V. Krishnamoorthy Ra0

B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

C) M. Hamid Ansari

D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer: B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Explanation: The Rajya Sabha mentions: “The first Deputy Chairman was Shri S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao. He was also elected unopposed for two consecutive terms (31.5.1952—2.4.1956 and 25.4.1956 — 1.3.1962)”