Question

As per Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the council of the Parliament of the Union consists of

• A. the President and the two Houses known as the council of States and the House of the People
• B. the two Houses known as the council of States and the House of the People
• C. the President and the Prime Minister
• D. the council of States only

Hint:

Parliament of India = President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha (Article 79). Don't forget the President is part of the legislative process.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Article 79 of the Constitution defines the structure of the Indian Parliament:
"There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses — the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha)."
Step-by-step Explanation:
- The President is part of the Parliament because all bills passed by both Houses require his assent to become law.
- The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House (Council of States).
- The Lok Sabha is the Lower House (House of the People).
Option Analysis:
- Option (A): Matches the definition in Article 79 — Correct.
- Option (B): Excludes the President — Incorrect.
- Option (C): Prime Minister is not part of Parliament structure — Incorrect.
- Option (D): Only mentions one House — Incomplete — Incorrect.