Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2026 Political Science
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
List I
- I. West Bengal
- II. Tamil Nadu
- III. Odisha
- IV. Karnataka
List II
- a. 12 and 28
- b. 10 and 21
- c. 16 and 42
- d. 18 and 39
AI-a, II-b, III-c, IV-d
BI-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
CI-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a ✓ Correct
DI-a, II-d, III-c, IV-b
Correct answer: (C) I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a — Correct matching by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha seats: West Bengal has 16 and 42, Tamil Nadu has 18 and 39, Odisha has 10 and 21, and Karnataka has 12…
Explanation
★Correct matching by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha seats: West Bengal has 16 and 42, Tamil Nadu has 18 and 39, Odisha has 10 and 21, and Karnataka has 12 and 28.
★The number of Lok Sabha seats is governed by Article 81 and reflects the population of each State.
★The allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to the States is given in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.
★West Bengal sends 16 members to the Rajya Sabha and 42 to the Lok Sabha.
★Tamil Nadu sends 18 to the Rajya Sabha and 39 to the Lok Sabha, while Odisha sends 10 and 21.
★Karnataka sends 12 members to the Rajya Sabha and 28 to the Lok Sabha.
★For NET, link Article 81 with Lok Sabha seats and the Fourth Schedule with Rajya Sabha seats.
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