How often does one-third of the Rajya Sabha retire?
AEvery six years
BEvery ten years
CEvery five years
DEvery two years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Every two years
1. All members do not complete their terms at the same time.
2. Every two years, one third of the members complete their term.
3. Elections are held for those one third seats only.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work', Ch 5 'Legislature'_
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