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Q: With reference to the Rajya Sabha, which of the following statement is correct?
  • A. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved
  • B. Rajya Sabha is the lower house of parliament
  • C. It is a directly elected body like Lok Sabha
  • D. The term of Rajya Sabha is six years
Correct Answer: Option A - Article 83–Duration of Houses of parliament Article 83 (1)– The council of states shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the members there of shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by parliament by law.
A. Article 83–Duration of Houses of parliament Article 83 (1)– The council of states shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the members there of shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by parliament by law.

Explanations:

Article 83–Duration of Houses of parliament Article 83 (1)– The council of states shall not be subject to dissolution, but as nearly as possible one-third of the members there of shall retire as soon as may be on the expiration of every second year in accordance with the provisions made in that behalf by parliament by law.