Rajya Sabha members are elected for a period of _________.

5 years

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4 years

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2 years

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6 years

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Solution

The correct option is D 6 years
Members sit for staggered six-year terms, with one-third of the members retiring every two years. The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament is not subject to dissolution.

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