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How are representatives to the Rajya Sabha elected?
How are representatives to the Rajya Sabha elected?
- Indirectly by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly (correct)
- Through a national popular vote
- Directly by the citizens of the state
- By appointment from the Governor of the state
What raises concerns about the sanctity of the Rajya Sabha elections according to the text?
What raises concerns about the sanctity of the Rajya Sabha elections according to the text?
- Cross-voting by MLAs belonging to different parties (correct)
- The direct election of representatives by citizens
- The appointment of representatives by the President
- The lack of competition among candidates
What happened in the June 1998 Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra that changed the usual outcome?
What happened in the June 1998 Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra that changed the usual outcome?
- Cross-voting resulted in the loss of a Congress party candidate (correct)
- Members of Legislative Assembly boycotted the elections
- Lack of competition among candidates
- Candidates were unable to secure majority votes
Why were Rajya Sabha elections usually a foregone conclusion till 1998?
Why were Rajya Sabha elections usually a foregone conclusion till 1998?
What determines whether polls will be held for Rajya Sabha elections?
What determines whether polls will be held for Rajya Sabha elections?
How are MLAs required to vote in elections to the Rajya Sabha according to the amendment to the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
How are MLAs required to vote in elections to the Rajya Sabha according to the amendment to the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
How are Rajya Sabha seats allocated among states?
How are Rajya Sabha seats allocated among states?
In the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for electing Rajya Sabha members, what determines the voting power of each MLA?
In the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for electing Rajya Sabha members, what determines the voting power of each MLA?
What happens if a winning candidate in Rajya Sabha elections has surplus votes?
What happens if a winning candidate in Rajya Sabha elections has surplus votes?
When are ballot papers considered 'exhausted' in Rajya Sabha elections?
When are ballot papers considered 'exhausted' in Rajya Sabha elections?
