Question

4. Why is Lok Sabha called as a temporary house and Rajya Sabha a permanent house?
is Rajya Sabha membership really permanent?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Rajya Sabha (Council of States) or the upper house is a permanent body not subject to dissolution. One third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. ... The number of members from a state depends on its population.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The Lok Sabha has a normal term of full five years after which election is held to make a new Lok Sabha. But , it can be dissolved by the President on the advice of other ministers at any time during its term.

so , it is called a temporary body .

While , the Rajya sabha have a normal term of 6 years during which 1/3 rd of its member gets retired every 2 years. so , it is called a Permanent body.