Question 2731
Which one of the following is not correctly matched regarding the allocation of seats in the council of states? (1) Assam 07 (2) Kerala 10 (3) Goa 01 (4) Chhattisgarh 05
Answer
2
Why?
2 is NOT correct. Kerala has 9 seats in the council of states . Key Points The Rajya Sabha or Council of States: The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. It currently has a maximum membership of 245 . Out of which 233 are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories using single transferable votes system. The President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. Although the maximum seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 250 (238 elected, 12 appointed) (article 80). Additional Information Maximum no. of seats in The Rajya Sabha or Council of States Utter Pradesh - 31 Tamil Nadu -18 Bihar and West Bengal each have 16 seats. No members from: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chandigarh Dadra and Nagar Haveli Daman and Diu Ladakh Lakshadweep
