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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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As per Article 80 of the Constitution of India, what can be the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 250.

  • The maximum number of members of the Rajya Sabha can be 250.
  • Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides that 12 members are to be nominated by the President of India and not more than 238 representatives from the States to be elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.