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Indian Polity UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

In Rajya Sabha, representation of the states are given on which of the following basis?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: As per the population ratio

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “As per the population ratio”.

In the Rajya Sabha, representation of the states is based on their population.

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