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The members of the Rajya Sabha are

directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
elected by the members of the state legislative councils
elected by the members of the state legislative councils and state legislative assemblies

Correct Answer: elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies

Explanation:

Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

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