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Which of these denotes the correct composition of the Rajya Sabha?
Topic: Composition of the Rajya Sabha
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(b) 238 elected + 12 nominated.
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha has a maximum of 250 members: not more than 238 elected representatives of the States and Union Territories, and 12 nominated by the President for distinction in literature, science, art and social service. Option (d) is the trap — 250 is the TOTAL, not the elected component. Note the contrast with the Lok Sabha, which since the 104th Amendment has NO nominated members at all.
In words
238 elected + 12 nominated.
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