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Parliament & State LegislaturesEXAMINEYear 201815 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
In what ways does the Rajya Sabha protect the rights of the states against unilateral parliamentary centralism? Give examples of legislative checks.
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Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges, decline of legislature, parliamentary committees, anti-defection law.
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