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Question
The Parliament is the body of peoples representatives who have Supreme power in a democracy. With reference to
the Union Legislature answer the following :
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected ?
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Solution
1. Member of Rajya Sabha are elected by the legislative assembly of states and union territories by means of single transferable vote through proportional representation.
2. Twelve members are nominated by President of India.
3. Total strength of Rajya Sabha are 250 out of this 12 member appointed by President of India only 238 are elected.
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