Question

Which of the following statements about Rajya Sabha is true?

• A. Rajya Sabha is a temporary House that gets dissolved periodically.
• B. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected for four years.
• C. One-third of Rajya Sabha members retire every three years.
• D. Members elected against a mid-term vacancy serve for the remaining period only.

Hint:

Rajya Sabha = Permanent body.
1/3rd members retire every 2 years; term = 6 years.
By-election members only complete the remaining term.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Option A: Incorrect — Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. It is not subject to dissolution, unlike the Lok Sabha.
Option B: Incorrect — The term for elected members is 6 years, not 4.
Option C: Incorrect — One-third of members retire every 2 years, not 3.
Option D: Correct — If a seat becomes vacant mid-term, the person elected in the by-election serves only the remainder of the original term.