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What is the composition of the Rajya Sabha ? |
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Answer» Rajya Sabha is the Upper House. It is also called a council of states. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha can be 250 members. Of these 238 are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The remaining 12 members are nominated by the President of India from among men of repute in various spheres of life e.g. science, technical literature, and social work. However, at present, the Rajya Sabha consists of 245 members, out of which 233 are elected and 12 members are nominated by the President. |
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