Question

Whom does Rajya Sabha represent?

• A. Indian citizen
• B. Indian states
• C. Old Princely States
• D. None of these

Hint:

Mnemonic: ``Rajya'' means State $\Rightarrow$ Council of States. ``Lok'' means People $\Rightarrow$ House of the People.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Read the constitutional title. Rajya Sabha is the {Council of States}. Members are elected by the elected members of State/UT legislatures using proportional representation with the single transferable vote (Art. 80, RPA 1951).

Step 2: Function within federalism. It safeguards federal balance by giving states a voice in national legislation and special powers (e.g., Art. 249 allowing Parliament to legislate on State List subjects upon Rajya Sabha resolution).

Step 3: Distinguish from Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha is the House of the People (directly elected citizens); therefore option (A) is incorrect in the specific representational sense asked.

Step 4: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Rajya Sabha represents the States (Option B).}} \]