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Which one of the following is not correctly matched regarding the allocation of seats in the council of states?(1) Assam07(2) Kerala10(3) Goa01(4) Chhattisgarh051. 12. 23. 34. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

2 is NOT correct.

  • ​Kerala has 9 seats in the council of states.

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  • 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).

  • 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 


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