Rajya Sabha elections (electoral college): How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected? Focus on the indirect election method used by states and certain Union Territories. Choose the correct electorate.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADirectly by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
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BBy the members of the State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)
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CBy the members of the State Legislative Councils (MLCs)
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DBy the members of both State Legislative Councils and State Legislative Assemblies
Answer
Correct Answer: By the members of the State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)
Explanation
Given data
- Council of States members are not directly elected by the people.
Concept/ApproachRajya Sabha members are chosen by the elected MLAs of State/UT Assemblies via proportional representation by the single transferable vote. Legislative Councils do not elect Rajya Sabha members.
Final AnswerBy the members of the State Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)