Q. Consider the following:
- Rajya Sabha is dissolved every 6 years
- Legislative Council is dissolved every 6 years
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: The correct answer is "Neither 1 nor 2." Explanation: 1. Rajya Sabha: It is not dissolved every 6 years. instead, one-third of its members retire every two years, ensuring continuity. 2. Legislative Council: It is not dissolved every 6 years either. it is a permanent body and can only be dissolved by the state legislature. Trivia: The Rajya Sabha, established in 1952, is the upper house of India's Parliament, while the Legislative Council exists in some states as a revising chamber.