Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha:
1. It is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution.
2. One-third of its members retire every two years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
- Step 1: The Rajya Sabha is a continuing House, and one-third of its members retire every second year. Answer: Both 1 and 2. Why not the others: 1 only, 2 only and Neither 1 nor 2 don't fit.
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