[amp_mcq option1=”Two years” option2=”Four years” option3=”Five years” option4=”Six years” correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is: Six years.
The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It is composed of 245 members, of whom 233 are elected by the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states and union territories, and 12 are nominated by the President of India. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years, and one-third of the members retire every two years.
The Rajya Sabha has a number of important powers, including the power to amend the Constitution, the power to approve or reject financial bills, and the power to discuss and pass resolutions on matters of national importance. It also has the power to act as a check on the powers of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament.
The Rajya Sabha is a powerful and important institution in the Indian government. It plays a vital role in the legislative process, and it helps to ensure that the interests of all parts of the country are represented in the Parliament.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A is incorrect because the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years, not two years.
- Option B is incorrect because the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years, not four years.
- Option C is incorrect because the members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years, not five years.