alleryStart learning →Which retirement pattern keeps Rajya Sabha a continuing House?
AOne-half retire every two years
BOne-third retire every three years
COne-third retire every two years
DOne-half retire every three years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. One-third retire every two years
As nearly as possible one-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every second year.
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