How many members of the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly and are representatives of States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 238.
- There are 238 indirectly elected members of India's Parliament's upper house, the Rajya Sabha. The Indian states and Union Territories are represented by these members.
- To guarantee that local interests are reflected at the federal level, they are selected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies and the Electoral College for Union Territories.
- The federal character of Indian governance is emphasised by this arrangement.