alleryWho elects the elected members of the Rajya Sabha from the states?
AAll adult citizens
BThe Prime Minister
CState assembly members
DThe Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. State assembly members
1. Rajya Sabha members are indirectly elected.
2. The electors are the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states, using proportional representation.
3. Citizens vote directly only for the Lok Sabha.
_Source: Wikipedia, Parliament of India, Lead section_
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