alleryMembers of the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
AElected members of State Assemblies
BThe voters in direct elections
CThe judges of the Supreme Court
DThe President acting alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Elected members of State Assemblies
1. The Rajya Sabha is an indirectly elected body.
2. Residents of a State elect their Legislative Assembly.
3. Those elected MLAs in turn elect the Rajya Sabha members.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 5 'Legislature' (keps205)_
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