Question

Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha are correct?

P: Each member of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a period of five years.

Q: The minimum age for contesting an election for the Rajya Sabha is 30 years.

R: One-half of the total members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every two years.

S: The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved.

Options

• P and Q

• R and S

• P and R

• Q and S

Answer 1

Q and S

Explanation:

Q is true because a Rajya Sabha member must be at least 30 years old. S is true because the Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. P is false (term = six years), and R is false (one‑third retire every two years).