Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
Explanation:
Assertion (A): Both India and the USA have bicameral legislature. Correct.
India has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
The United States also has a bicameral legislature comprising the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House).
Reason (R): The upper house of the legislature in both the countries has an equal number of seats reserved for different states. Incorrect.
In the USA, each state, regardless of its population, is represented by two Senators, making representation equal among states.
In India, representation in the Rajya Sabha is not equal—it is proportional to the population of each state. For example, Uttar Pradesh has more members than smaller states like Sikkim or Goa.
Thus, while both countries have bicameral legislatures, the basis of representation in the Upper House differs, making the Reason (R) incorrect.
Information Booster:
| Feature | India (Rajya Sabha) | USA (Senate) |
| Representation Basis | Proportional to population | Equal representation (2 per state) |
| Total Members | 245 (233 elected + 12 nominated) | 100 (2 per state) |
| Election Method | Elected by state legislative assemblies | Directly elected by people of each state |
| Tenure | 6 years (1/3rd retire every 2 years) | 6 years (1/3rd retire every 2 years) |
Hence, Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is wrong.
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