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Which one among the following statements holds good in respect of the Rajya Sabha ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct option is D. According to Article 83(1) of the Constitution of India, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is a permanent House and not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire on the expiration of every second year.
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\nThe question tests knowledge about the composition and tenure of members of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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\nMembers of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years. The system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote is used for their election by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The staggered retirement ensures continuity of the House.
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