GS PrelimsPolityComparison of Indian Constitutional System with other Democracies2005
Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament of Russia is called Federal Assembly.
2. Council of the Federation in the Russian Parliament is the lower house.
3. The name of the upper house in the Russian Parliament is State Duma.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
1 only
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. The legislature of Russia is officially called the Federal Assembly.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Council of the Federation is the *upper* house of the Russian Parliament, not the lower house.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect. The State Duma is the *lower* house of the Russian Parliament, not the upper house.
4. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.