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Answer» Differences between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha: | Lok Sabha | Rajya Sabha | | 1. Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters. | 1. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. | | 2. The normal life of every Lok Sabha is 5 years. After five years the term of all elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha stands dissolved. | 2. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It is not subject to dissolution, but one-third of its member retire every two years. | | 3. The maximum strength of the House is 552. | 3. It has not more than 250 members. | | 4. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Also it is the Lok Sabha which grants the money for running the administration of the country. | 4. The Rajya Sabha does not exercise much power over Money Bills. |
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