level: Rajya Sabha
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Rajya Sabha
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many members does the Rajya Sabha have? | 250 members. 238 - elected by the states in the Union 12 - nominated by the president. |
| How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected? | Elected members of the Rajya Sabha in each state are elected by the elected members of the state legislature in accordance with proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. |
| What is the term for a member of the Rajya Sabha? | The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house. Each member is elected for a period of six years. One-third of the total membership of the House must resign every two years. |
| Who is the cheif presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha? | The Vice President of India is the ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. |