Question

Which is/are true about the members of the Rajya Sabha in India?

(i) Most are elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies of States

(ii) Some are elected by the members of the Legislative Assemblies of Union Territories

(iii) Some are elected by the members of the Legislative Councils of States

(iv) Some are nominated by the President of India

1. (i) only
2. (ii) only
3. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
4. (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : (i), (ii) and (iv) only

The correct answer is ​(i), (ii), and (iv) only.

• The Council of States which is also known as Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. 
• The representatives of the States and of the Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the method of indirect election. 
• Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
• As of 2021, the maximum membership is 245 of which 233 are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories using single transferable votes while 12 members are appointed by the President for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.
• The tenure of Rajya Sabha MP's is six years with about one-third of members up for election every two years.

• Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the council of the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and two Houses known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
• Article 81 of the Constitution defines the composition of the House of the People or Lok Sabha.
• Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament.
• Article 86 confers a right on the President to address either House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together.