When was the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) first constituted?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 3 April 1952.

Explanation:

• The Council of States (Rajya Sabha), the upper house of India's Parliament, was first constituted on 3 April 1952.
• This was after the first general elections, which led to the establishment of the Rajya Sabha as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.
• The formation and powers of the Rajya Sabha are outlined in Article 80 of the Constitution.
  

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• Rajya Sabha's Role: The Rajya Sabha is one of the two chambers of the Indian Parliament, the other being the Lok Sabha.
• Members: The Rajya Sabha consists of 245 members, of whom 233 are elected and 12 are nominated by the President.
• Tenure: The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of 6 years, with one-third of its members retiring every two years.
• First Meeting: The first session of Rajya Sabha was held on 13 May 1952.
• Article 80: This article defines the composition of the Rajya Sabha, including the method of election and the number of members.