In the STV system used for the Rajya Sabha, the electors are:
AThe public at large
BThe sitting judges
CThe elected MLAs
DThe village sarpanches
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The elected MLAs
1. Rajya Sabha members are not chosen by direct public vote.
2. The elected members of State Assemblies do the electing.
3. Their votes run through the Single Transferable Vote count.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 3 'Election and Representation' (keps203)_
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