Rajya Sabha Selection Process Quiz

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How are members of the Rajya Sabha selected?

  • Chosen through a lottery system
  • Elected by state legislatures (correct)
  • Directly elected by citizens of India
  • Appointed by the Prime Minister

What is the total number of Rajya Sabha members?

  • 245 (correct)
  • 150
  • 400
  • 300

What happens with members of the Rajya Sabha every two years?

  • One-third of the members retire. (correct)
  • Members are appointed by the President.
  • A new election for the entire council is held.
  • All members are re-elected.

Which of the following is NOT involved in selecting Rajya Sabha members?

<p>The Council of Ministers (C), The Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the Rajya Sabha being called the 'Council of States'?

<p>It represents the interests of different states in India. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rajya Sabha

The upper house of the Indian Parliament, a permanent body.

Indirect Elections

Members are not elected directly by the people; elections occur through state assemblies.

Fixed Tenure

Members serve a term of 6 years, with one-third retiring every 2 years.

Reserved Seats

The President can nominate members from specific fields like science, art, and literature.

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Current Strength

The Rajya Sabha has a total of 245 members.

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