In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided:
Statement I: The Rajya Sabha acts as a representative body of states in India’s federal system.
Statement II: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuous representation for states in the legislative process.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following options is correct:
a. Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement
b. Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
c. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
d. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

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In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided:
Statement I: The Rajya Sabha acts as a representative body of states in India&rsquo;s federal system.
Statement II: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuous representation for states in the legislative process.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following options is correct:
a. Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement
b. Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
c. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
d. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

● Statement I is correct: The Rajya Sabha represents the states in India&rsquo;s federal structure by providing them a platform to voice their concerns. It ensures that states, including smaller ones, have a role in shaping national legislation, maintaining a balance of power and protecting the federal nature of India.

● Statement II is correct: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, meaning it cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity of state representation. While this characteristic is true, it doesn&rsquo;t directly explain its role in representing states, as that function is primarily driven by its electoral process, which ensures state representation.

Correct answer is b because both the statements are correct individually, However, stat II does not explain the federal representation of the states in the Rajya Sabha. Statement I focuses on how the Rajya Sabha represents states, which is achieved through the composition (members elected by State Legislative Assemblies) and the proportional representation of states, not simply its permanence. Therefore,it does not directly address the basis of state representation in the Rajya Sabha.

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In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Statement I and Statement II. Mark your answer as per the codes provided: Statement I: The Rajya Sabha acts as a representative body of states in India’s federal system. Statement II: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuous representation for states in the legislative process. In the context of the above statements, which of the following options is correct: a. Both statement I and statement II are true, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement b. Both statement I and statement II are true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I. c. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false. d. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.