Lok Sabha VS Rajya Sabha
• Lok Sabha is the lower chamber of the Parliament whereas Rajya Sabha is the upper chamber. However, Lok Sabha is superior to Rajya Sabha in terms of powers assigned to of the house.
• Lok sabha can have a maximum of 552 members. At present, there are 545 members out of which 2 are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community. The members of the Lok Sabha are elected on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise
• The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha can be 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
• The power to introduce the budget for the country has been given to Lok Sabha. No such powers are given to Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha can simply discuss the budget.
• A person should be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for Lok Sabha whereas to be a member of Rajya Sabha, person should be at least 30 years of age.
• Lok Sabha is dissolved after every five years or earlier by the president whereas Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
• Lok Sabha is the lower chamber of the Parliament whereas Rajya Sabha is the upper chamber. However, Lok Sabha is superior to Rajya Sabha in terms of powers assigned to of the house.
• Lok sabha can have a maximum of 552 members. At present, there are 545 members out of which 2 are nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community. The members of the Lok Sabha are elected on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise
• The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha can be 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories. The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.
• The power to introduce the budget for the country has been given to Lok Sabha. No such powers are given to Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha can simply discuss the budget.
• A person should be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for Lok Sabha whereas to be a member of Rajya Sabha, person should be at least 30 years of age.
• Lok Sabha is dissolved after every five years or earlier by the president whereas Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
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