The correct option is (d) 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). The Rajya Sabha functions as the Upper House, representing the federal character of the Indian Union.- Statement 1 is Correct: According to Article 80 of the Constitution, the maximum sanctioned strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 members. This composition includes not more than 238 representatives of the States and Union Territories and 12 members nominated by the President having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The Rajya Sabha is constitutionally known as the Council of States. The nomenclature "Rajya Sabha" was adopted in 1954. It is the second chamber of the Parliament and acts as a revising house.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Under the legislative procedure established by the Constitution, a bill is generally required to be passed by both Houses of Parliament to be presented for Presidential assent. While exceptions exist for Money Bills (where the Rajya Sabha has limited powers), ordinary bills and Constitutional Amendment bills must be passed by the Rajya Sabha to become law.
Key Takeaway: The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament with a maximum strength of 250 members. It plays a co-equal legislative role with the Lok Sabha in passing ordinary and Constitutional Amendment bills.