Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of:
ATen years
BFive years
CSix years
DTwo years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Six years
1. The term is longer than that of the Lok Sabha.
2. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years.
3. They can get re-elected.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work', Ch 5 'Legislature'_
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