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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 59

Topic: Polity and governance

Q59

Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is correct?

  1. (a) A majority of members of Rajya Sabha are elected by a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable voteCorrect answer
  2. (b) The Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is nominated by the President from among the members of the Rajya Sabha
  3. (c) The Lok Sabha cannot be dissolved before the completion of its five year term
  4. (d) The members of Lok Sabha also vote in the election of the members of Rajya Sabha

Solution.

Answer: (a) A majority of members of Rajya Sabha are elected by a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote

  1. Most Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly through proportional representation by the single transferable vote.
  2. The Rajya Sabha elects its own Deputy Chairperson.
  3. The Lok Sabha may be dissolved early, and its members do not form the electoral college for Rajya Sabha seats.