Topic 11: Rajya Sabha (Council of States) – Detailed Study Explanation (English) The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament and represents the states and union territories . It is a permanent house , meaning it cannot be dissolved . However, one-third of its members retire every 2 years and new members are elected. The Rajya Sabha is mentioned under Article 80 of the Constitution. Key Features Maximum strength: 250 members 238 elected from States & Union Territories 12 nominated by the President (from literature, science, art, social service, and sports) Current strength: 245 members (233 elected + 12 nominated) Term: 6 years for each member Chairman (Presiding Officer): Vice-President of India Deputy Chairman: Elected from the members of Rajya Sabha Minimum age: 30 years Members are elected by MLAs of State Legislative Assemblies through Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. Important Facts Rajya Sabha is also known ...
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