Question

As per Article 80 of the Constitution of India _______ is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha in India?

• A. 250
• B. 542
• C. 475
• D. 122

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 250

• As per Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250 members.

• 12 members are nominated by the President of India from individuals having special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.

• Not more than 238 members represent the States and Union Territories.

• These members are indirectly elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies (and through an electoral college for Union Territories) using the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.