Question

Name any two function of Rajya-Sabha (Upper House)
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Answer 1

Answer:

In the Indian federal structure, the Rajya Sabha is a representative of the States in the Union legislature (hence the name, Council of States). For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of States against the Union.

Body this is a component of: Parliament of India, Lok Sabha

Geographic scope: India

Answer 2

Answer:

The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses - Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.