Representation in the Rajya Sabha is allocated to states and union territories on the basis of their population, as per the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The number of seats is fixed by the Parliament based on the population figures from the last preceding census until the first census after the year 2026.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List - I (State) List - II (Representation in Rajya Sabha)
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2021 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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