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Q: When was the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) first constituted?
  • A. 7 May, 1951
  • B. 15 August, 1947
  • C. 3 April, 1952
  • D. 26 January, 1950
Correct Answer: Option C - The council of states (Rajya Sabha) was first constituted on 3 April 1952. Member of Rajya Sabha is a representative of the states in the union legislature. For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of states against the union government.
C. The council of states (Rajya Sabha) was first constituted on 3 April 1952. Member of Rajya Sabha is a representative of the states in the union legislature. For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of states against the union government.

Explanations:

The council of states (Rajya Sabha) was first constituted on 3 April 1952. Member of Rajya Sabha is a representative of the states in the union legislature. For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of states against the union government.