Question

    Rajya Sabha, being a permanent House, sees one-third of its members retire after how many years? 

    A Third Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Second Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fifth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Sixth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire every two years. Members elected for a full term serve for six years, and by-elections are held to fill vacancies that arise in the interim.

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