Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 7

Consider the following statements:<br/>1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.<br/>2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.<br/>3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. None

Answer

None

  1. Incorrect. Union Territories can be represented in the Rajya Sabha; for example, Delhi and Puducherry have representation under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

  2. Incorrect. Election disputes are adjudicated by the judiciary through election petitions, not by the Chief Election Commissioner.

  3. Incorrect. Under Article 79, Parliament consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha, and the Lok Sabha; so it is not limited to the two Houses only.

Hence, none of the statements is correct.

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