Question

Which among the following statements is/are correct?

1. There are 543 constituencies in India and this number has not changed since 1969.

2. The legislature in the parliamentary system ensures executive accountability at various stages through "Deliberation and discussion" as one of the devices.

3. Bicameral legislature exists in six states of India.

4. The elected members of the State Legislative Assembly elect the members of the Rajya Sabha.

1. 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. All are correct

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 2, 3 and 4 only

The correct answer is 2, 3 and 4 only.

• For the purpose of the election, the entire country (State, in case of State Legislative Assembly) is divided into territorial constituencies of roughly equal population. 
• There are 543 constituencies in India and this number has not changed since 1971 Census. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The legislature in the parliamentary system ensures executive accountability at various stages of policymaking, implementation of law or policy and during and postimplementation stage.
• The legislature uses a variety of devices:- Deliberation and discussion, Approval or Refusal of laws, Financial control, No-confidence motion. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Bicameral legislature exists in six states of India- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• The elected members of the State Legislative Assembly elect the members of the Rajya Sabha.
• The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.