alleryWhat fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire every second year?
AOne-half
BOne-fourth
CTwo-thirds
DOne-third
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. One-third
1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved as a whole.
2. One-third of its members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.
3. This gives each member the six-year term and keeps the house continuous.
_Source: Wikipedia, Parliament of India, Rajya Sabha section_
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