UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 6

Importance of Rajya Sabha:
To maintain the federal equilibrium by protecting the interests of the states against the undue interference of the Centre. Hence statement 1 is correct.
It enables a second and reflective expression of representative opinion.
It acts as a deliberative body holding high-quality debates on important issues. Hence statement 2 is correct.
It helps to initiate proposals for public policy. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Both the Houses check one another avoiding parliamentary tyranny .
It can ensure that the majoritarian of the Lower House does not undermine rule of law, Indian Constitution and public institutions .
It acts as a knowledge domain due to the presence of experts.
It represents the interests of the States and promotes Federalism .
It can be the voice of sanity, of the excluded, and of citizen rights.