Union Legislature 3

What is the total membership of Rajya Sabha at present?

• 240

• 245

• 250

• 255

How are the members of Rajya Sabha elected?

• Direct Election

• Appointment by Prime Minister

• Appointment by President

• Indirect Election

What is the tenure of a member of Rajya Sabha?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

How many members retire after every 2 years in Rajya Sabha?

• 1/3rd

• 1/2

• 1/4th

• 2/3rd

What is the qualification required to be a member of Rajya Sabha?

• Must be a citizen of India

• Must be a doctor

• Must be less than 30 years of age

• Must be a graduate

How many members are nominated by the President to Rajya Sabha?

• 20

• 10

• 12

• 15

Which system of voting is used for electing members of Rajya Sabha?

• First Past the Post

• Electoral College

• Proportional Representation

• Ranked Choice Voting

What disqualifies a person from being a member of Rajya Sabha?

• Being a doctor

• Being a graduate

• Being a citizen of India

• Holding an office of profit under the Government

How are the number of seats allotted to each state in Rajya Sabha determined?

• Based on the area of the state

• Based on the literacy rate of the state

• Based on the population of the state

• Based on the GDP of the state

Which states have greater representation in Rajya Sabha?

• States with lower population

• States with higher GDP

• Smaller states

• Bigger states