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In India, members of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) are elected for a fixed term of:

  1. A
    4 years
  2. B
    5 years
  3. C
    6 years
  4. D
    Lifetime

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The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is a permanent chamber and is not subject to dissolution. However, under Article 83(1) of the Constitution, its members are elected for a fixed term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.

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In India, members of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) are elected for a fixed term of:
A
4 years
B
5 years
C
6 years
D
Lifetime

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