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Which one of the following statements about the composition of the Parliament is not correct ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected directly by the people.” option2=”Representatives from Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by direct elections.” option3=”Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members.” option4=”Lok Sabha has seats reserved for SCs and STs.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nStatement A is incorrect. Representatives of the states in Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states by proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (Article 80(4)). They are not elected directly by the people.
\nStatement B is correct. Parliament has enacted laws providing for direct election of representatives from Union Territories to the Lok Sabha (e.g., Representation of the People Act, 1951).
\nStatement C is correct. Article 80(3) provides for the nomination of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha by the President from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art, and social service.
\nStatement D is correct. Article 330 provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha based on their population.
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\nMembers of Rajya Sabha from states are indirectly elected by state legislative assemblies, while members of Lok Sabha from states and UTs are generally directly elected by the people. Rajya Sabha includes nominated members, and Lok Sabha has reserved seats for SCs and STs.
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\nThe Rajya Sabha is the Upper House (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha is the Lower House (House of the People) of the Parliament of India. The total strength of the Lok Sabha is currently 543 elected members. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250, of which 238 are representatives of states and union territories and 12 are nominated by the President.
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