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___ of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years.

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One-third

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Half

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One-fourth

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Almost all

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The correct option is A One-third
238 members of the Rajya Sabha can be elected by the state assemblies and the assemblies in union territories of Delhi and Puducherry. 12 members can be nominated by the President. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years.

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