Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

Which of the following are correct about the Rajya Sabha ?

1. It is not subject to dissolution.
2. It has a term of five years.
3. One third of its members retire after every two years.
4. Its member shall not be less than 25 years of age.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 and 3”.
The correct statements about the Rajya Sabha are:

1. It is not subject to dissolution.
3. One third of its members retire after every two years.

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