Question

Which Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to states and union territories?

• A. Eighth Schedule
• B. Seventh Schedule
• C. Sixth Schedule
• D. Fourth Schedule

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Fourth Schedule

The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) to states and union territories. The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the Allotment of seats in Rajya Sabha from each state and some union territory. According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the potential sitting capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 250 (238 elected, 12 appointed).