GS PrelimsPolityElection System1995

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

A

Elected members of the Lower House of the Parliament

B

Elected members of the Upper House of the Parliament

C

Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature

D

Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks who has the right to vote in elections to both the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). 2. Lok Sabha members are elected directly by the people (eligible voters) of India from territorial constituencies. 3. Rajya Sabha members (representing States) are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabhas), which form the Lower House of the State Legislature in bicameral states, or the sole house in unicameral states. 4. Elected members of the Lower House of Parliament (Lok Sabha) vote in parliamentary proceedings but not in Rajya Sabha elections. 5. Elected members of the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) vote in parliamentary proceedings but not in Lok Sabha elections (unless they are also registered voters in a constituency). 6. Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature (Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad) do *not* vote in Rajya Sabha elections. 7. Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature (State Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha) vote in Rajya Sabha elections. They also have the right to vote in Lok Sabha elections as ordinary citizens registered in their respective constituencies. 8. Therefore, the elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature (MLAs) have the right to vote in both types of elections (indirectly for Rajya Sabha, directly for Lok Sabha).

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