What is the maximum permissible strength of elected members of Upper House according to the Constitution ?
A
234
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B
238
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C
242
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D
250
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Solution
The correct option is A 250 The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is restricted by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members. Members of the House are indirectly elected by state and territorial legislatures using votes.