Question

write a note on structure of Rajya Sabha

Answer 1

Rajya sabha consists of 250 members, 238 elected and 12 nominated by the President from field of art, science , social science and cooperative management. After every 2 year 1/3rd of the members retire. Each member enjoying the rights for 6 years each.

Answer 2

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Structure\:Of\:Rajya\:Sabha}}}$

$\implies$ The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250. Out of these,12 members are nominated by The President Of India and The remaining 238 are elected from the States and Union Territories by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The 12 nominated Members are distinguished personalities who excel in various fields of art, literature,science,social service,sports, e.t.c

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Qualifications: }}}$

$\implies$ To become A member of Rajya Sabha,a person must be a Citizen Of India and not less than 30 years of age..His/Her name must be in voter's list.

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Elections\: And\:Tenures :}}}$

$\implies$ Unlike Lok Sabha,The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House Which can never be dissolved. After every 2 years,one-third of its member retire and elections are held to fill these seats. Therefore,each member of Rajya Sabha has a term of 6 years.