GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
A
of six years
B
determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
C
of four years
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Members sit for staggered terms lasting six years, with about a third of the 238 designates up for election every two years, in even-numbered years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lok Sabha, unless sooner dissolved, continues to operate for five years for time being from the date appointed for its first meeting. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law or decree.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved, is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.

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