Question

The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House but __________.

• A. one-half of its members retire every two years
• B. one-fifth of its members retire every year
• C. one-third of its members retire every two years
• D. one-half of its members retire every three years

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

one-third of its members retire every two years

Rajya Sabha (Council of States) or the upper house is a permanent body not subject to dissolution.

One third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
Hence, C is the correct option.