Indian Polity UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pairs of states have equal representation in the Council of States?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat”.

Both Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have 11 seats each in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting their equal representation.

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