Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET December 2019 Political Science
Which of the following statements are true regarding the composition of Rajya Sabha?
- I. Not more than 238 members represent States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha.
- II. Representatives of Puducherry in the Rajya Sabha are elected.
- III. Third Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States.
- IV. Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States.
AI and II
BII and III
CI and III
DI, II and IV ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) I, II and IV — Statements one, two and four are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and four.
Explanation
★Statements one, two and four are correct, so the answer is statements one, two and four.
★The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members, of whom not more than 238 represent the States and Union Territories.
★The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President for distinction in literature, science, art and social service.
★Representatives of the States are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, and representatives of Union Territories like Puducherry are also elected.
★The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories, so statement four is correct and statement three is wrong.
★The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that is not subject to dissolution, and one-third of its members retire every second year under Article 83.
★For NET, fix the Rajya Sabha figures: maximum 250, up to 238 elected from States and UTs, and 12 nominated, with the Fourth Schedule giving the seat allocation.
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