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Which statement about the Rajya Sabha is correct?
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House that is never dissolved. About one-third of its members retire every second year, and members serve six-year terms. Most members are elected indirectly by State Legislative Assemblies, and only a few are nominated by the President.
- AIt is subject to dissolution every five years along with the Lok Sabha
- BIt is a permanent House, with about one-third of its members retiring every second yearCorrect
- CAll its members are nominated by the President
- DIts members are directly elected by all adult citizens
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution. One-third of its members retire after every second year, and each member has a six-year term. Its elected members are chosen by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies, not directly by the people, and only a few are nominated by the President.
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