Which of the following statements regarding the election of members of Upper House is false?

For every 2 years,

1 / 3^{r d}

of the members retire

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The members of Rajya Sabha can hold the office for a period of 5 years

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The members are elected by indirect election

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The members enjoy the same privileges as the members of Lok Sabha

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Solution

The correct option is B The members of Rajya Sabha can hold the office for a period of 5 years
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. A member who is elected for a full term serves for a period of six years. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.

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