alleryWhat is the term of an individual member of the Rajya Sabha?
AFour years
BFive years
CSix years
DSeven years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Six years
1. Each Rajya Sabha member is elected for a term of six years.
2. The house itself is permanent, with one-third of members retiring every second year.
3. Five years is the term of the Lok Sabha, not of a Rajya Sabha member.
_Source: Wikipedia, Parliament of India, Rajya Sabha section_
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