- Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. - One-third of its members retire every second year. - The term of office for a Rajya Sabha member is 6 years.
The members of Rajya Sabha are elected for a term consisting of how many years?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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