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Question
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentence:
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
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Solution
These members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Twelve members are nominated by the President from among persons who have distinguished themselves in the fields of art literature, science or social service.
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