Which one of the following about the Parliament of India is NOT correct ?

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Q: 87 (NDA-I/2018)

Which one of the following about the Parliament of India is NOT correct ?

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Polity

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NDA-I

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{'rajya sabha': [50, 3, 22, 40], 'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'members': [37, 11, 44, 71], 'nominated members': [2, 1, 0, 3], 'president': [4, 0, 2, 1]}

Option-1: The first option states that the Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha. This statement is correct. The Parliament does indeed comprise these three entities. The President is the head of the state and represents the ceremonial aspect of the Parliament. The Lok Sabha is the lower house and consists of elected members who represent the people. The Rajya Sabha is the upper house and represents the states and union territories.

Option-2: The second option states that there are no nominated members in the Lok Sabha. This statement is incorrect. The Lok Sabha does have nominated members. The President of India can nominate up to two members from the Anglo-Indian community if it feels that their representation is lacking in the Lok Sabha.

Option-3: The third option states that the Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved. This statement is correct. Unlike the Lok Sabha, which can be dissolved before the completion of its term, the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved. One-third of its members retire every two years, but the Rajya Sabha itself remains intact.

Option-4: The fourth option states that some members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President. This statement is correct. The President of India can nominate

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