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Q: Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct?
  • A. Half of the members retire every year.
  • B. One-third of the members retire every second year.
  • C. One-fifth of the members retire every second year.
  • D. One-third of the members retire every year.
Correct Answer: Option B - Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year and is replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Rajya Shabha should consist of not more than 250 members – 238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President.
B. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year and is replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Rajya Shabha should consist of not more than 250 members – 238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President.

Explanations:

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retires every second year and is replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Rajya Shabha should consist of not more than 250 members – 238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President.