SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN POLITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire after every?
A
1 Year
B
2 Year
C
5 Year
D
6 Year
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire once in every three years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans: Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution; as nearly as possible, one-third of its members retire every second year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The potential seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 245 (233 elected, 12 appointed), according to article 80 of the Indian Constitution. 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.

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