Which of the following is not a part of the Parliament of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Legislative Council

Explanation:

The Legislative Council is not a part of the Parliament of India. The Parliament of India is a bicameral legislature at the national level, consisting of:

1. The President
2. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
3. Lok Sabha (House of the People)

The Legislative Council is part of the state legislature and is similar to the Rajya Sabha but exists only in certain states of India. It is a second chamber in the state legislature, not the national Parliament. Therefore, the Legislative Council is not a part of the Parliament of India.

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Additional Knowledge:

Indian Parliament:

The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body at the union level. It is governed by Part V of the Indian Constitution, covering its organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, powers, and privileges (Articles 79 to 122).

Composition of the Indian Parliament:

• President
• Council of States (Rajya Sabha)
• House of the People (Lok Sabha)

Role of the President in the Indian Parliament:

• Integral Member: The President is not a member of either house but is an essential part of Parliament.
• Assent to Bills: A bill passed by both houses of Parliament cannot become law without the President's assent.
• Summoning and Proroguing: The President has the power to summon or prorogue both houses of Parliament.
• Addressing Parliament: The President addresses Parliament at the start of each year’s first session and after every general election.
• Issuing Ordinances: The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

Bicameral Legislature in India:

• Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha) together form India’s bicameral legislature.
• Significance: The bicameral system is crucial for managing India's diversity and addressing complex issues within its polity.

Legislative Council:

• The Legislative Council is present in certain states, such as:
• Bihar
• Karnataka
• Maharashtra
• Telangana
• Uttar Pradesh
• It is akin to the Rajya Sabha but operates at the state level.
• Members of the Legislative Council are elected from various groups such as graduates, teachers, and local authority members, as well as through nominations.