Short answerEasy1 mark
3(ii)
The Union Parliament comprises the President and the two houses. With reference to this, answer the following question:
Who elects the members of the Rajya Sabha?
Topic: Election to the Rajya Sabha
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Answer
Exam answer
The elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies elect the representatives of their States to the Rajya Sabha, by the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. (The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President.)
Explanation
One mark, so a single precise sentence. The words that earn it are ELECTED members of the State Legislative ASSEMBLIES — note that members of the Legislative Council do not vote. Adding the method (proportional representation, single transferable vote) and the 12 nominated members shows complete knowledge of the composition.
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