The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. While it is permanent, its members serve terms. One-third of its members retire after every two years, and new members are elected to fill the vacancies. The President does not have the power to dissolve the Rajya Sabha.
Which one of the following statements regarding the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2019 · Topic: The Parliament (Rajya Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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Answer: D. It is a permanent body, but can be dissolved earlier by the President
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