*************HISTORY OF RAJYA SABHA**************** Q1. When was the council of states (Rajya sabha ) constitueted ? Ans. 3 April 1952 Q2. When did the council of states ( Rajya Sabha ) meet for the first time ? Ans. 13 May 1952 Q3. When was the council of states named as a Rajya Sabha in Hindi ? Ans. On 23 August 1954.The chairman,Rajya Sabha made an announcement in the house that the council of states would now be called Rajya Sabha in Hindi Q4. Who was the first chairman of Rajya Sabha ? Ans. Dr. S Radha Krishnan Q5. Who was the chairman of Rajya Sabha who had held office consecutively two terms ? Ans. Dr. S Radha Krishnan was the first chairman of Rajya Sabha for consecutively two terms ( 13.051952-12.05.1962) . The current chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari also continuing as the vice-president of India for a second term .(11.08.2007-10.08.2012) and again from 11.08.2012 till date Q6. Who was the first deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha ? Ans. Sri. S.V Krishnamoorthy Rao.(31.05.1952-02.04.1956) and (25.04.1956-01.03.1962) Q7. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ? Ans. 250,of which 238 are to be elected and 12 are to be nominated by President of India. Q8. What is the actual strength of Rajya Sabha ? Ans.245,of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated. Q9. Why is Rajya Sabha called a permanent body ? Ans. Rajya is Sabha not subject to dissolution ,as nearly as possible ,one-third of its members retire every second year . Q10. What is the term of a member of Rajya Sabha ? Ans. It is six years,but a member elected in a bye election serves for the remainder of the term of the vacancy caused. #sivachand
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