UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·polity-and-governance·government structure

Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

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  1. AElected members of the Lower House of the Parliament
  2. BElected members of the Upper House of the Parliament
  3. CElected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature
  4. DElected members of the Lower House of the State LegislatureCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because of the following reasons: 1. Voting in Lok Sabha Elections: All Indian citizens aged 18 and above, including elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature (MLAs), have the right to vote as ordinary citizens in the general elections for the Lok Sabha. 2. Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections: According to Article 80 of the Constitution, members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States (MLAs). Therefore, only the elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature (MLAs) possess the right to vote in both sets of elections. Members of Parliament (Options A and B) cannot vote in Rajya Sabha elections, and members of the State Legislative Council (Option C) do not vote in Rajya Sabha elections.
polity-and-governance: Who among the following have the right to vote in the elections to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

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