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Topic Parliament composition
Asked 2 times in CDS over 7 years (2014–2021), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2021)
Across exams
CDS · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CDS2021
Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct?
- A Representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected directly by the people. ✓
- B Representatives from Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections.
- C Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members.
- D Lok Sabha has seats reserved for SCs and STs.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
CDS2014
Which of the following statements in the context of structure of the Parliament is/are correct?
- The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of the People
- The President of India is directly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament only
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
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