In Indian constitutional set up, the lower houses of Parliament and State legislatures (Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha) are considered as non-permanent as they exist for a certain period and are subject to dissolution. However, the upper Houses (Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad) are permanent as it is not subject to dissolution; its members retire after a certain period.

Correct Option: D

In Indian constitutional set up, the lower houses of Parliament and State legislatures (Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha) are considered as non-permanent as they exist for a certain period and are subject to dissolution. However, the upper Houses (Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad) are permanent as it is not subject to dissolution; its members retire after a certain period.

The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha; (ii) While exercising a pocket veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc.

Correct Option: B

The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha; (ii) While exercising a pocket veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc.

Rajya Sabha, is the presiding officer, not a member of that house.
Note : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and current laws have provision for 245 members. The Vice-President of India (currently, Hamid Ansari) is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.

Correct Option: A

Rajya Sabha, is the presiding officer, not a member of that house.
Note : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and current laws have provision for 245 members. The Vice-President of India (currently, Hamid Ansari) is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. The term of office of the members is one year.

Correct Option: A

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Since 1967, the chairman of the committee is selected from the opposition. The term of office of the members is one year.

12 members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha. These members are nominated on the basis of their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.

Correct Option: B

12 members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha. These members are nominated on the basis of their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.