Rajya Sabha : Explain the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber of the Federal set-up of the Indian Parliamentary System . (Question in GS Paper – II CS Mains Exam, 1989 )

1)  Explain the relevance of Rajya Sabha as a second chamber of the Federal set-up of the Indian Parliamentary System . 

(Question in GS  Paper – II CS Mains Exam, 1989 )

2)Describe the powers and functions of the Council of States. Compare its powers with those of House of People .

(Question in GS  Paper – II CS Mains Exam, 1993 )