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प्रश्न
How are members to the Rajya Sabha elected?
उत्तर
Manner of Election: The representatives of each State in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State. This is done in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. The representatives of the Union Territories shall be chosen in such manner as Parliament may prescribe. The three representatives from Delhi are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly. The Rajya Sabha at present consists of 245 members, of whom 12 were nominated by the President.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the bill that cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha.
State any one subject wherein the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha enjoy co-equal powers in the legislation of laws.
Why is the Rajya Sabha called a 'Permanent house'?
State the meaning of the term Question Hour.
Name the body which elects the Rajya Sabha members.
Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
What is the tenure of the members of the Rajya Sabha?
What is the duration of the Rajya Sabha?
Mention four special powers of the Rajya Sabha.
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
Explain the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
