Indian Polity PYQ 184 of 375 · Rajya Sabha

According to our Constitution, the tenure of Rajya Sabha -

  1. Ais dissolved once in two years
  2. Bis dissolved every five years
  3. Cis dissolved every six years
  4. Dis not subject to dissolution

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (d) is not subject to dissolution

Explanation

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. Under Article 83(1), the Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution; one-third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year. Thus, the term of a Rajya Sabha member is six years.

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