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    In the Indian Parliament, what is the Council of States called?
    Question

    In the Indian Parliament, what is the Council of States called?

    A.

    Lok Adalat

    B.

    Lok Sabha

    C.

    Supreme Court

    D.

    Rajya Sabha

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Rajya Sabha
    Explanation:
    · The Indian Parliament is bicameral, consisting of two houses.
    · The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House and represents the states and union territories of India6.
    · Members are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
    Information Booster:
    · Maximum Strength: 250 members (238 elected, 12 nominated by the President).
    · Term: It is a permanent body; one-third of its members retire every second year.
    · Ex-officio Chairman: The Vice-President of India.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Lok Sabha: Known as the "House of the People" (Lower House).
    · Lok Adalat: A forum where disputes/cases pending in the court of law are settled amicably.
    · Supreme Court: The highest judicial court under the Constitution of India.

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