Indian Politics

Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are

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

Correct Answer

elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies

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