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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 4: Parliament›Structure of Parliament
Article 79 to 89: Composition, Membership & Tenure of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Under Article 79, the Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha. It is the supreme legislative body of the Union.
Memory Hooks
| Feature | Lok Sabha | Rajya Sabha |
|---|---|---|
| Article | Article 81 | Article 80 |
| Max Strength | 553 | 245 |
| Min Age | 25 Years | 30 Years |
| Tenure | 5 Years | Permanent (6 yrs) |
Article 79
(Parliament Structure)
Parliament Structure
Comprises President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha
(Lower House)
Lower House
Directly elected by the people of India.
Rajya Sabha
(Upper House)
Upper House
Represents the states and union territories.
President
(Head of Union)
Head of Union
Must sign every bill to make it an Act.
Parliament has only two housesParliament has three components including President
Students often forget the President is part of Parliament.
Rajya Sabha members are elected for 5 yearsRajya Sabha is permanent, members serve 6 years
Do not confuse house tenure with member tenure.
Anglo-Indian members are still nominated to Lok SabhaNomination for Anglo-Indians ceased via 104th Amendment
104th Constitutional Amendment Act ended Anglo-Indian nomination.
Q1.Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the composition of Parliament?
Q2.What is the minimum age requirement to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?