Indian Polity UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Rajya Sabha?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: One-third of its members retire every two years

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One-third of its members retire every two years”.

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, where one-third of its members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members.

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