alleryRajya Sabha elections are staggered so that:
ANo seat is ever contested twice
BEvery member retires together
CVoters choose members directly
DA third of seats fall vacant each time
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A third of seats fall vacant each time
1. All members do not complete their terms at the same time.
2. Elections are held for one-third of the seats only.
3. This staggering keeps the House permanently alive.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 5 'Legislature' (keps205)_
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