Identify the incorrect statement regarding council of states (Rajya Sabha).

Correct Answer: A. Dr. S Radhakrishnan is the only Chairman of Rajya Sabha for two consecutive, terms.

Explanation: Chairman of Election Special Facts/Notes the Rajya Year Sabha (Vice President) Dr. Sarvepalli 1952 ● Elected unopposed. Radhakrishnan ● Elected twice as Vice President. ● Became Acting President during President Dr. Rajendra Prasad's visit to the Soviet Union in June 1960. ● Assumed the duties of President in July 1961, despite President Rajendra Prasad's ill health. 1957 ● Re-elected. ● Second consecutive term as Vice President. Mohammad 2007-20 ● Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Hamid Ansari 12 was elected to the post of Vice President 2012-20 twice. ● He was associated with the Indian Foreign Service; First Amendment Act, 1951: This amendment was passed by the unicameral legislature at the time because: In 1951, only the Lok Sabha existed in the Parliament of India. The Rajya Sabha (Upper House) was formed in 1952. Provision of property acquisition etc. for the protection of law. Other laws related to land reforms and judicial review were placed in the Ninth Schedule. Two sub-sections 31(a) and 31(b) were added to Article 31. Three grounds were added for imposing restrictions on freedom of speech and expression, these were- public order, incitement to commit a crime and to maintain friendly relations with foreign countries. The restrictions were made more rational and thus justifiable. Composition of Rajya Sabha - Article 80 [Article 80(1)] : Maximum members – 250. 238 members indirectly elected. 12 members nominated by the President. Current member number: 245 233 members elected (225 states + 8 union territories). 12 members nominated by the President. Seats from Union Territories: Delhi (3), Puducherry (1), Jammu and Kashmir (4). Other Union Territories are not represented due to their low population. There has been no change in the number of members of Rajya Sabha since the implementation of the Constitution (26 January 1950). PYQ’s Solution English 2 The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution describes the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha among the states and union territories (based on population). [Article 80(2)] Joint meetings held in India so far Till now, joint sittings have taken place only 3 times in independent India –