Correct option is A
The Correct Answer is: (a) 250
Explanation:
As per Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is 250 members. Out of these,
• 238 members are elected by the legislative assemblies of the States and Union Territories using proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote, and
• 12 members are nominated by the President of India for their expertise in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
Currently, the Rajya Sabha has 245 members (233 elected + 12 nominated).
Information Booster:
• Rajya Sabha is a permanent House; it is not subject to dissolution.
• 1/3rd of its members retire every 2 years.
• The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• Term of a member: 6 years.
• Minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member is 30 years.
• Rajya Sabha is a permanent House; it is not subject to dissolution.
• 1/3rd of its members retire every 2 years.
• The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• Term of a member: 6 years.
• Minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member is 30 years.
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