Question

The members of the Rajya Sabha are ______________.

• A. Directly elected
• B. Indirectly elected
• C. Nominated
• D. Indirectly elected and nominated also

Answer 1

The correct option is D Indirectly elected and nominated also

The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha can be 250 members. The members fall into two categories- nominated and elected.
The nominated members are 12 in number who are nominated by the President from among persons having special knowledge in matters such as literature, art, science, etc.
238 members are elected by the States in the Union.
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House. Each member of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a term of six years.