Question
Download Solution PDFAs of September 2022, which of the following states has more than 1 Rajya Sabha seat?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Uttarakhand.
Key Points
- Uttarakhand has a total of 3 Rajya Sabha seats, as of September 2022.
- The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the upper house of the Indian Parliament, and the allocation of seats is based on the population of the state.
- Smaller states like Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram have 1 Rajya Sabha seat each due to their lower population compared to Uttarakhand.
- Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies using the system of proportional representation.
Additional Information
- Rajya Sabha Overview:
- The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members, out of which 238 are representatives of states and union territories, and 12 are nominated by the President of India.
- Members of Rajya Sabha serve a term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.
- Seat Allocation in Rajya Sabha:
- Seats are allocated based on the population of each state as per the latest Census.
- States with higher populations (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra) have more seats compared to smaller states.
- Election Process:
- Rajya Sabha members are elected by the MLAs of the respective state legislatures through proportional representation.
- The voting method used is the Single Transferable Vote (STV).
- Special Features of Rajya Sabha:
- It is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved like the Lok Sabha.
- It plays a crucial role in legislative review and representation of states at the national level.
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