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2/7. Geography

🔷• Capital: Raipur (Proposed New Capital – Naya Raipur/Atal Nagar).

🔷• Largest District (area): Korba.

🔷• Smallest District (area): Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi.

🔷• Major Rivers: Mahanadi, Indravati, Hasdeo, Shivnath, Arpa.

🔷• Important Plateau: Chhota Nagpur Plateau (extends into the state).

🔷• Highest Point: Nandiraj, a peak in the Bailadila Hills.

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3/7. Economy & Resources

🔷• Known As: “Rice Bowl of India” (produces >20% of India’s rice).

🔷• Major Minerals: Iron ore, coal, bauxite, limestone, dolomite.

🔷• Largest Steel Plant: Bhilai Steel Plant (established 1955, with USSR collaboration).

🔷• NTPC Projects: Korba, Sipat, Lara.

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4/7. Culture & Festivals

🔷• State Dance: Panthi, Raut Nacha, Karma.

🔷• State Animal: Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee).

🔷• State Bird: Hill Myna.

🔷• State Tree: Sal.

🔷• Tribal Population: ~32% (Gonds, Baiga, Abhuj Maria, Muria).

🔷• Important Fairs/Festivals: Rajim Kumbh Mela, Bastar Dussehra (longest festival, ~75 days).

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5/7. Judiciary & Law-related GK

🔷• Chhattisgarh High Court: Bilaspur.

🔷• First Lokayukta of Chhattisgarh: Justice Dilip Raosaheb Deshmukh.

🔷• Judicial Academy: Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy, Bilaspur.

🔷• Important Legal Development: Special provisions for Scheduled Tribes under Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution apply in tribal regions.

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6/7. Education & Institutions

🔷• Oldest University: Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.

🔷• National Law University: Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur.

🔷• Medical Institution: AIIMS Raipur.

🔷• Other Important University: Guru Ghasidas University (Bilaspur).

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7/7. Current Affairs (Recent)

🔷• New Districts (2020–2022): Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Sakti, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi.

🔷• Current Chief Minister (2025): Vishnu Deo Sai (BJP).

🔷• Current Governor (2025): Ramen Deka.

🔰 Constitution of Parliament 🔰

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🌱 Constitutional Basis

Articles 79 to 122 of the Constitution deal with the Union Parliament.

Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India at the Union level.

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🌱 Composition (Art. 79)

The Parliament consists of:

President of India

Two Houses:

Lok Sabha (House of the People) – Lower House

Rajya Sabha (Council of States) – Upper House

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🪶 Lok Sabha (House of the People)

🔹 Maximum Strength: 552 members (Art. 81)

530 from States

20 from Union Territories

2 nominated by President (Anglo-Indian community) – provision abolished by the 104th Amendment, 2019.

🔹 Current Strength (2025): 543 elected members.

🔹 Election: Members directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult suffrage (Art. 326).

🔹 Term: 5 years (can be dissolved earlier).

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🪶 Rajya Sabha (Council of States)

🔸 Maximum Strength: 250 members (Art. 80)

238 representatives of States & Union Territories

12 nominated by the President (eminent persons in literature, science, art, social service).

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🔸 Current Strength: 245 members.

🔸 Nature: Permanent body – not subject to dissolution; one-third of its members retire every 2 years.

🔸 Term: 6 years for each member.

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🌱 President of India & Parliament

President is an integral part of Parliament.

Summons, prorogues sessions, dissolves Lok Sabha, addresses Parliament, gives assent to Bills.

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🌱 Powers of Parliament

🟣 Legislative Powers: Makes laws on Union List and Concurrent List.

🟣 Financial Powers: Passes budget, controls taxation, expenditure.

🟣 Constitutional Powers: Can amend the Constitution (Art. 368).

🟣 Judicial Powers: Can impeach President, remove judges, punish for breach of privilege.

🟣 Electoral Functions: Participates in election/removal of President, Vice-President.

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🌱 Important Case Law

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973): Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution is wide but limited by the Basic Structure Doctrine.

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🌱 Conclusion

The Parliament of India is a bicameral legislature consisting of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. It embodies popular sovereignty (Lok Sabha) and federal representation (Rajya Sabha), making it the supreme law-making authority at the Union level.

📌 Exam Tip: Always mention Articles 79–122, Lok Sabha = 5 years, Rajya Sabha = 6 years, 104th Amendment (Anglo-Indian nomination abolished), and Kesavananda Bharati case.

🔰 Composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) 🔰

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🍯 Constitutional Provision

Article 80 of the Constitution deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

🍯 Maximum Strength

250 Members

238 Representatives of States and Union Territories

12 Nominated Members by the President (eminent persons in literature, science, art, social service).

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🍯 Current Strength (2025)

245 Members

233 elected representatives of States & Union Territories.

12 nominated by the President.

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🍯 Representation of States & UTs

⭕️ States: Members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by single transferable vote.

⭕️ Union Territories: Members are elected in the same manner by the electoral college for that UT (e.g., Delhi, Puducherry).

⭕️ Nominated Members

The President nominates 12 members having special knowledge or practical experience in:

🟤 Literature

🟤 Science

🟤 Art

🟤 Social service

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🍯 Term

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, not subject to dissolution.

One-third of its members retire every 2 years.

Term of office: 6 years for each member.

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🍯 Key Points

Provides representation to the States of India in the federal structure.

Ensures experienced persons (through nominations) contribute to parliamentary debates.

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🍯 Conclusion

The Rajya Sabha, as the Upper House of Parliament, represents the interests of States and UTs, while also including nominated members to bring expertise into law-making. Its composition balances federalism with national interest.

📌 Exam Tip: Always remember – Article 80, Max strength 250 (238+12), Current strength 245, PR-STV system, 6 years term, 1/3rd retire every 2 years.

🔰 Composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) 🔰

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⚽️ Constitutional Provision

Article 81 deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

⚽️ Maximum Strength

552 Members

530 representatives of the States.

20 representatives of the Union Territories.

2 nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community (✅ Abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment, 2019).

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⚽️ Current Strength (2025)

543 elected members

530 from States

13 from Union Territories

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⚽️ Method of Election

Members are directly elected by the people of India.

Universal Adult Suffrage (Art. 326): every citizen of 18 years and above has the right to vote.

First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system of election is used.

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⚽️ Term

5 years (Art. 83), unless dissolved earlier by the President.

Can be extended by Parliament during a National Emergency (Art. 352), but not beyond one year at a time.

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⚽️ Reserved Seats

Seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in proportion to their population.

No reservation for religious minorities.

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⚽️ Key Points

Represents the direct will of the people.

Known as the Lower House, but it is the real center of power in Parliament.

Responsible for controlling the Council of Ministers through no-confidence motions (Art. 75(3)).

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⚽️ Conclusion

The Lok Sabha is the popularly elected house of Parliament, directly representing the people of India. With 543 elected members, it plays a central role in law-making, financial control and ensuring government accountability.

📌 Exam Tip: Always write – Art. 81 (composition), 543 strength, 5 years term, FPTP election, 104th Amendment (Anglo-Indian seat abolished).