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March 04, 2020 • 15:03 pm 0 points
  • UGC NET
  • Political Science

Which of the following statements are true regarding the composition of Rajya Sabha?

(a)    Not more than 238 members represents States and Union territories in Rajya Sabha
(b)    Representatives of Puducherry in the Rajya Sabha are elected
(c)    Third Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States
(d)    Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to states
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    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.  The present strength of Rajya Sabha, however, is 245, out of which 233 are representatives of the States and Union territories of Delhi and Puducherry and 12 are nominated by the President. The members nominated by the President are persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service. The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha.

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