What is the other name of the Rajya Sabha?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Council of States.
Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of the Parliament of India, is also known by its constitutional name – the Council of States. This name reflects its purpose of representing the states and union territories of the Indian Union. It is constituted under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, and its first sitting was held on 13 May 1952.
Unlike the Lok Sabha (House of the People), which is directly elected by the public, members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through a system of proportional representation through the single transferable vote. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution, although one-third of its members retire every two years.
It plays a crucial role in legislation, review, and checks and balances, and it represents the interests of states in the central legislative process.
Information Booster:
· Rajya Sabha is officially called the Council of States in the Constitution.
· It is the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
· Its members are elected indirectly by the State Legislatures.
· It has a maximum strength of 250 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President.
· It cannot be dissolved, making it a permanent body, with rotational retirement of one-third members every two years.
Additional Knowledge:
· Cabinet: Refers to the executive body of senior ministers headed by the Prime Minister; it is not a legislative body like the Rajya Sabha.
· Standing Committee: A parliamentary committee that exists on a permanent basis to scrutinize bills and policies, not another name for Rajya Sabha.
· Council of Ministers: Comprises all ministers in the government, including Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers, not to be confused with the legislature.