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Question
What are the qualifications of the members of the Rajya Sabha?
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Solution
Qualifications for membership: In order to be chosen as a member of the Rajya Sabha, a person;
- Must be a citizen of India;
- Must not be less than 30 years of age.
- Must possess such additional qualifications as may be prescribed by law from time to: time. Under the Representation of People Act a person should ordinarily be a resident of the State or the Territory where from he is seeking election.
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