Question

The Rajya Sabha is also known as —

• A. Lower House
• B. Upper House
• C. State Assembly
• D. People’s House

Hint:

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks about the alternative name for the Rajya Sabha in the Indian political system. To understand this, let's break down the given options:

1. Lower House: This refers to the Lok Sabha in the Indian Parliament. The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people of India and hence is known as the Lower House.
2. Upper House: The Rajya Sabha is known as the Upper House of the Indian Parliament. It is composed of representatives elected by the legislatures of states and union territories, and some members are nominated by the President of India.
3. State Assembly: This refers to the legislative body at the state level in India, known as Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad, and not to the Rajya Sabha.
4. People’s House: This is another term for the Lok Sabha as it is directly elected by the people.

Based on the options provided, the correct answer is that the Rajya Sabha is also known as the Upper House. The Rajya Sabha represents the states and union territories of India and acts as a permanent body that is not subject to dissolution, unlike the Lok Sabha.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Upper House.