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Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is correct?

Options

  1. AA majority of members of Rajya Sabha are elected by a system of proportional representation by means of single
  2. BThe Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is nominated by the President from among the members of the Rajya Sa
  3. CThe Lok Sabha cannot be dissolved before the completion of its five year term
  4. DThe members of Lok Sabha also vote in the election of the members of Rajya Sabha

Correct answer

A. A majority of members of Rajya Sabha are elected by a system of proportional representation by means of single

Step-by-step solution

The Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members, out of which 238 members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President. Thus, a majority of the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by this system. The Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha from amongst themselve

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